Island Health·Campbell River, British Columbia
Support a multidisciplinary care team by assisting clients experiencing mental health, addiction, behavioral, and developmental problems to live successfully in the community.
Provide life skills, coaching, advice, and support services for individuals and in group settings.
Determine day-to-day care to meet individual and/or group needs based on an established plan of treatment/care.
Facilitate employment opportunities and support vocational and job skills training.
Provide supervision and support for hands-on work and day-to-day work projects.
Continuously improve quality and safety as a shared responsibility
Close Date Location Campbell River Mental Health & Addiction Services (CRMHAS) - Campbell River, BC V9W 2C6 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site Yes Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement Shift Start Time/End Time 0800-1830 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Temp FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $33.49 - $35.31 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Jul. 13 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Jan. 1 2028 Pending Return of Incumbent Yes CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Supporting a multidisciplinary care team and to assist clients experiencing mental health, addiction, behavioral and developmental problems to live successfully in the community, the Mental Health & Addiction Rehabilitation Worker provides life skills, coaching, advice, and support services for both individuals and in group settings, by determining day to day care to meet individual and/or group needs and situational requirements based on an established plan of treatment/care; facilitates employment opportunities, and supports vocational and job skills training, supervision and experience in hands on work and day-to-day work projects
Diploma in Community Social Services or a health-related program (e.g., Human Services, Mental Health, Life Skills & Career Development, or Practical Nursing).
Two (2) years recent related experience.
Recognized post-basic education related to mental illness and addiction (e.g., Counseling Skills training).
Knowledge of applicable legislation including the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act.
Knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community.
Knowledge of the local labour market.
Current Level 'C' Basic Life Saving Certificate.
Food Safe certificate.
Valid BC Driver's License.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.
Ability to prioritize and organize client demands and care needs.
Ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to teach life skills.
Sound judgment and good observation skills.
Ability to work independently with initiative and limited supervision.
Ability to work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Ability to promote positive change and independence.
Ability to physically carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to operate related equipment including a computer.
Criminal Record Check required (CRC required)
Market context
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.