Provide life skills and general support duties for clients living in their own housing.
Deliver services within a psychosocial rehabilitation and harm reduction framework.
Support clients in development and maintenance of skills required to live successfully in their own homes.
Engage clients in various community settings and support client participation in service planning, delivery and evaluation.
Work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) team.
Report to the HCIS Manager or designate and follow established treatment plans.
Provide one-on-one support to clients in their homes and broader community.
Assist clients with wellness management, budgeting, communication, and community access.
Navigate community resources to enhance client outcomes.
Deal effectively with conflict situations and use non-violent crisis intervention techniques.
Observe and recognize changes in clients and support appropriate responses
Position Summary
We are currently hiring a relief part time (0.60 FTE) Community Mental Health Worker 1 to join our Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) team at the Rocky Mountain Lodge in Cranbrook, B.C. This relief position is until February 7, 2028 or return of the incumbent. Interior Health and our partner agencies provide a range of mental health and substance use services for all ages. We strive to ensure that our services are welcoming of all peoples, gender identities, cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds. Who are we looking for? The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a dynamic, community-based setting and brings a strong understanding of mental health and substance use issues. The successful candidate must be skilled at fostering independence and promoting recovery through psychosocial rehabilitation and harm reduction principles. This person is patient, non-judgmental, and comfortable working one-on-one with clients in their homes and the broader community. The successful candidate possesses the ability to model and support the development of daily living skills, including wellness management, budgeting, communication, and community access. This person will be an effective communicator who can establish trust and rapport with clients, work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, and navigate community resources to enhance client outcomes. Strong problem-solving skills, adaptability, and a commitment to empowering clients in their recovery journey are essential for this role.
What We Offer
Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
Career Growth
Employer paid training/education
Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
Employer paid insurance premiums
Extended Health & Dental coverage
Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
Balanced lifestyle What will you work on? The Community Mental Health Worker 1 functions as part of an integrated multidisciplinary Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) Team and performs a variety of life skills and general support duties involving clients who are living in their own housing. Reporting to the HCIS Manager or designate, and in accordance with established treatment plans, this position provides services within a psychosocial rehabilitation and harm reduction framework for the assigned client population(s) with severe mental illnesses and/or substance use disorders. Provides support to clients in the development and maintenance of the skills required to live successfully in their own homes. The Community Mental Health Worker 1 is expected to engage clients in various community settings as people with full potential and as meaningful collaborators in their own service planning, delivery and evaluation. Scheduling Information: Shifts types are days and shift of work are from 08:30 to 16:30hours. Days of work are Wednesday to Friday. How will you create an impact? Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community. Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire. If you are trained in mental health and have a passion for providing care management to those in need, apply today! Qualfications Education, Training and Experience: Grade 12 Certificate in a field relevant to the position (such as, Community Mental Health Certificate, Human Service Worker Certificate, Social Services Worker Certificate, etc.) One year recent related experience working with the assigned client population(s) experiencing mental health and/or substance use problems; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Food Safe certificate required Current valid B.C. Driver’s License (Class 5) As part of your application, please ensure to:
Upload your resume, cover letter (if Out of Province indicate if you are relocating to the area and when)
Upload a copy of your Diploma/Certificate
Upload copy of your Food Safe Certificate (Must be valid prior to starting the position) Skills and Abilities:
Requirements
Grade 12.
Certificate in a field relevant to the position (e.g., Community Mental Health Certificate, Human Service Worker Certificate, Social Services Worker Certificate, etc.).
One year recent related experience working with clients experiencing mental health and/or substance use problems; or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Food Safe certificate required (must be valid prior to starting).
Current valid B.C.
Driver’s License (Class 5).
Working knowledge of mental health issues and treatment for the assigned client population(s).
Working knowledge of recovery principles in mental illness.
Working knowledge of community, social and health resources.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients and work with culturally diverse populations.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations and use non-violent crisis intervention techniques.
Physical ability to carry out duties.
Proficiency in relevant computer applications
Grade 12
Certificate in a field relevant to the position (e.g., Community Mental Health Certificate, Human Service Worker Certificate, Social Services Worker Certificate, etc.)
Food Safe certificate (required; must be valid prior to starting)
Conflict resolution skills
Physical ability to carry out duties
Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
Effective communication verbally and in writing
Proficiency in relevant computer applications
Benefits
Career Growth
Extended Health & Dental coverage
Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
Employer paid training/education
Balanced lifestyle
Employer paid insurance premiums
Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
Posting details
Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Cranbrook, British Columbia
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Application
Employer website
Working knowledge of mental health issues and treatment in the assigned client population(s)
Working knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness in the assigned client population(s)
Working knowledge of community, social and health resources
Ability to demonstrate and assist client with development of health life skills
Ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, and use non-violent crisis intervention techniques
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
Ability to work with a culturally diverse population
Ability to instruct
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Ability to analyze and resolve problems
Conflict resolution skills
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
Ability to operate related equipment including proficiency in relevant computer applications
Ability to work with a culturally diverse population
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients
Working knowledge of mental health issues and treatment
Working knowledge of principles of recovery in mental illness
Working knowledge of community, social and health resources
Ability to demonstrate and assist clients with development of health life skills
Non-violent crisis intervention techniques
Ability to instruct
Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and meet deadlines
Ability to work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team
Problem-solving and ability to analyze and resolve problems
Fostering independence and promoting recovery
Psychosocial rehabilitation and harm reduction principles
Budgeting and wellness management support
Community access support
Market context
Behavioral health roles remain in steady demand
In British Columbia, behavioral-health roles often reflect ongoing demand in acute care, community mental health, and integrated service settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for current BC nursing registration, recent experience with acute mental illness, and comfort working on multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit against the original posting, then tailor your application to show relevant mental-health and team-based experience.
