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Interior Health Authority

Life Skills Worker | MHSU

Kelowna, BC, Canada

Internship

Within 25 km of Kelowna · About 3.3 km from the city centre

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Job details

Job type: Internship
Apply by: Nov 25, 2026
Posted: Oct 26, 2026

Original job description

Interior Health is currently seeking a permanent part time (0.47 FTE) Life Skills Worker to join our Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) Withdrawal Management team located in Kelowna, B.C.

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?

We are seeking a candidate with experience supporting individuals accessing withdrawal management services, along with a strong understanding of harm reduction principles and substance use care. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with individuals experiencing complex mental health and substance use challenges and will demonstrate a compassionate, non-judgmental, and client-centred approach. Previous experience supporting individuals through substance use withdrawal, managing withdrawal-related symptoms, and providing compassionate, non-judgmental care to clients with complex needs would be considered an asset.

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 works as a member of an integrated team to provide structured support services to clients. Monitors clients in accordance with established treatment objectives and/or care plans; observes client’s behaviours and symptoms, documents observations in accordance with standard procedures and/or providing verbal reports on changes in client’s appearance, behavior, and/or health. Provides support to clients in the development and maintenance of life skills. Demonstrates and models appropriate behaviours and provides support in problem solving and decision-making. Assists clients with activities of daily living. Participates in activities to support skill development. Liaises, monitors and coordinates services with mental health and substance use staff, medical professionals, and other relevant service providers.

Scheduling Information

Shift types are days and nights. Shift times are from 11:00 to 19:00, 23:00 to 07:00 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.

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 have a certificate relevant to the position and experience with mental health, apply today!

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Responsibilities

Provide structured support to clients as part of an integrated mental health and substance use team, monitoring their behavior and symptoms and documenting or reporting changes. Help clients develop and maintain life skills, support daily living and decision-making, and coordinate services with clinical staff and other providers.

Requirements

The posting seeks a candidate with experience supporting people accessing withdrawal management services and a strong understanding of harm reduction and substance use care. A relevant certificate and mental health experience are requested; experience supporting withdrawal and related symptoms and clients with complex needs is an asset.

Skills

Withdrawal Management Support
Harm Reduction
Substance Use Care
Mental Health Support
Client Monitoring
Behavioral Observation
Documentation
Life Skills Development
Activities Of Daily Living
Problem Solving
Decision-Making
Care Plan Support
Service Coordination
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Compassionate, Non-Judgmental Care
Client-Centered Support

Benefits

Employer-Paid Training And Education
Employer-Paid Vacation
Employer-Paid Insurance Premiums
Extended Health And Dental Coverage
Municipal Pension Plan

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Keywords

Mental Health
Substance Use
Withdrawal Management
Harm Reduction
Life Skills
Care Plans
Client Monitoring
Behavioral Observation
Symptom Monitoring
Documentation
Activities Of Daily Living
Skill Development
Problem Solving
Decision-Making
Service Coordination
Interdisciplinary Team
Client-Centered Care
Non-Judgmental Care
Complex Needs
Kelowna

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