Island Health·Duncan, British Columbia
Support clients experiencing mental health, addiction, behavioral, and developmental problems..
Provide life skills, coaching, advice, and support services to individuals and groups..
Determine day-to-day care needs based on established treatment and care plans..
Facilitate employment opportunities and support vocational and job skills training..
Supervise and provide hands-on work experience and day-to-day work projects..
Work as part of a multidisciplinary care team..
Promote positive change, independence, and successful community living.
Close Date Aug. 31 2026 Location Caulfield Apartments (CAUL) - Duncan, BC V9L 2W9 CA Wicks Road Mental Health (WRMH) - Duncan, BC V9L 5C3 CA (Primary) Wisteria House Mental Health (WHMH) - Duncan, BC V9L 1L8 CA Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 1100-1900 & 2300-0700 Days Off Rotating Vacancy Type Regular PT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $33.49 - $35.31 Paid FTE 0.74 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 52.5 Planned Start Date Sep. 14 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No 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, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; 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 & Addictions Rehabilitation Worker provides life skills, coaching, advice, and support services to 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 related health program, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience..
Two years of recent related experience..
Post-basic education related to mental illness and addiction is required or preferred..
Knowledge of applicable legislation, community care programs, and the local labour market..
Current Standard First Aid and CPR Level C certification..
FoodSafe certificate..
Valid Class 5 British Columbia driver's licence..
Ability to communicate effectively, establish rapport with clients, prioritize care needs, exercise judgment, work independently, and work cooperatively on a multidisciplinary team..
Ability to physically carry out the duties of the position and operate related equipment, including a computer..
Criminal Record Check 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.