Provide life skills and general support to clients with severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
Deliver services within psychosocial rehabilitation and harm reduction frameworks.
Support clients in developing and maintaining skills needed to live successfully in their own homes.
Engage clients in homes, community settings, and other community-based environments.
Support wellness management, budgeting, communication, daily living skills, and community access.
Collaborate with clients on service planning, delivery, and evaluation.
Work as part of an integrated multidisciplinary Mental Health and Substance Use team.
Follow established treatment plans and navigate community resources to improve client outcomes
Position Summary
We are currently seeking a casual Community Mental Health Worker 1 to join our Mental Health (MH) team at the Salmon Arm Health Centre in Salmon Arm, B.C. (This is not at home support position). 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
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. This position also 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 times are from 08:30 to 16:30, 13:00 to 21:00 hours. Shift types are days and evenings. This is a Casual opportunity. Casual means there are no guaranteed hours and work requirements can vary from 0 - 37.5 hours per week. Many careers with us begin with casual employment and lead to permanent or temporary career opportunities. 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)
Requirements
Grade 12 education.
Certificate in a relevant field such as community mental health, human services, or social services.
One year of recent related experience working with clients experiencing mental health and/or substance use problems, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Food Safe certificate.
Current valid British Columbia Class 5 driver's licence
Grade 12
Relevant certificate in community mental health, human services, or social services
Communication
Adaptability
Relationship building
Problem-solving
Client engagement
Mental health support
Multidisciplinary teamwork
Harm reduction
Community access
Psychosocial rehabilitation
Care management
Daily living skills development
Community resource navigation
Substance use support
Recovery-oriented care
Budgeting support
Wellness management
Benefits
Career growth
Balanced lifestyle
Employer-paid training and education
Competitive salary and attractive remuneration package
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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.
