Community Mental Health Worker

Position Summary

We are currently seeking a permanent full‑time Community Mental Health Worker 1 to join our Mental Health (MH) team at the Vernon Health Centre in beautiful Vernon, B.C.

• 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

A successful candidate will have experience in diverse mental health issues and be able to support the recovery process for those experiencing ongoing mental health concerns at a moderate to severe level, affecting ability to function.

They will be a team player and support the wraparound team approach to care. Some computer skills like Teams, Outlook Calendar and email are required. A driver’s licence (Class V) is required, as part of the work they will be driving clients to appointments related to mental well‑being.

Working with case manager nurses, psychiatrists and community partners is required; experience in psychosocial rehab is helpful. Assistance with budgeting and life skills is a plus, and an understanding of the need for healthy activities and structure is an asset.

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.

The role supports clients in developing and maintaining the skills required to live successfully in their own homes, engaging them in various community settings as people with full potential and as meaningful collaborators in their own service planning, delivery and evaluation.

Shift types are days and evenings; shift times are from 12:30 to 21:23 and 08:30 to 17:23.

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills and one that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We provide the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

Come join our team and see why we’re one of Canada’s top 100 employers! Explore our extensive benefits, career growth opportunities and lifestyle in one of the most beautiful and diverse regions of Canada. Ready to love where you live and work? Join our team today!

Interior Health strives to create an environment where you enjoy the work you do, the place where you work, and the people around you. Apply today to join our team!

Education, Training and

Experience:

• 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 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).

• 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)