Job Description

Interior Health is hiring a permanent full time Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) Worker to join our progressive MHSU Adult Short Term Assessment and Treatment (ASTAT) team at the Nakusp Health Centre in Nakusp, B.C.

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?

The Substance Use Worker functions as a member of the larger Hospitals & Communities Integrated Services (HCIS) health care team and as a member of a specific MHSU multi-disciplinary team whose purpose is to ensure that persons experiencing substance use problems/disorders or concurrent substance use and mental health problems have access to timely, responsive, evidence based treatment and clinical supports across the continuum of available services.



The Substance Use Worker provides assessment, treatment, service coordination, and as required, urgent 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 Substance Use Worker functions as a primary clinician utilizing a variety of specialized treatment modalities/therapies for individuals, groups of clients and/or their families.

Scheduling Information:

Shifts of work will be Monday to Friday from 08:30 - 16:30 hours.

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.

How will we help you grow?

We provide you with an orientation customized to meet your needs, and immediate support and access from excellent colleagues. You will have access to work in an interdisciplinary environment where patients are at the centre of care.

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 this sounds like a fit for you, we would love to hear from you. Make a Difference. Love Your Work. 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 (i.e. Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Mental Health, etc.).


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


Current valid BC 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 Bachelor's Degree