Job Description

We are currently in search of a permanent full time Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Crisis Response Worker to join the MHSU Complex Care Housing team in Kamloops, B.C.




Learn more about the Interior Health MHSU Complex Care Housing here.



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 experienced in providing mobile crisis intervention, mental health assessments, and short-term, evidence-based treatment to individuals experiencing acute mental health challenges and/or substance use issues. You will bring strong clinical judgment, crisis stabilization expertise, and the ability to build rapid therapeutic rapport in high-pressure situations. With a deep understanding of the social determinants of health, the successful candidate is committed to client-centered care, trauma-informed practice, and collaborative service planning across systems. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent communication and documentation skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work both independently and within a team. We are looking for someone dedicated to supporting clients' recovery through timely interventions, community linkages, and continuous quality improvement.

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?

This position supports the Complex Care Housing team. The Complex Care Program supports people who face significant mental health and substance use and/or medical challenges that result in difficulty finding and maintaining a home. It is housing that provides ongoing care through a variety of health services and supports, all within a home environment.



The Crisis Response Worker functions as a member of the larger Hospitals & Communities Integrated Services (HCIS) health care team and as a member of a specific multi-disciplinary team whose purpose is to provide direct and indirect mobile crisis intervention and mental health clinical services in order to ensure that persons with serious mental health problems and/or problematic substance use or withdrawal management issues have access to timely, responsive, evidence based treatment and clinical supports across the continuum of available services.




The Crisis Response Worker provides crisis response, assessment, suicide intervention, short term treatment planning, time limited case management and, as required, rapid response to clients who may also have serious functional impairment in the domains of physical health and personal, family, financial, occupational, and social life. The Crisis Response Worker functions as a primary clinician for short periods of time utilizing a variety of specialized treatment modalities/therapies for individuals, groups of clients and/or their families.

Scheduling Information:

Shift types are days and shift times are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours.

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 an experienced mental health professional and passionate about helping those in our community, apply today!


Education, Training and Experience:



Bachelor degree from an accredited educational institution in an Allied Health, Behavioural, or Social Science field relevant to the position.



Two years' recent related experience in an alcohol and drug treatment environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.



Current valid B.C. driver's license (Class V).

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 Bachelor's Degree