Posted 2 months ago
Recovery Support Worker | MHSU
@ Interior Health Authority
Williams Lake, British Columbia
Overview
Interior Health Authority is hiring a permanent full-time Recovery Support Worker for its Mental Health and Substance Use Road 2 Recovery team at Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake, B.C. The role supports people through addiction treatment, transition and aftercare using coaching, mentoring and care coordination, on weekday shifts from 08:30 to 16:30. The posting states a competitive salary, employer-paid training, extended health and dental coverage and a municipal pension plan.
Responsibilities:
- Coach and mentor individuals through addiction treatment and recovery
- Coordinate transitions across inpatient, outpatient and community services
- Support withdrawal management, stabilization and aftercare
- Work with the interdisciplinary team, client and family on care plans
Requirements summary:
- Grade 12 education
- Certificate in a relevant field such as community social services
- One year recent experience in mental health or substance use
- Valid B.C. Class 5 driver's licence
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-10-09
- Source record updated
- 2026-10-09
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Social & community services |
| Experience | 1+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 |
| Schedule | day |
| Travel | air: none |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Community social services |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Retirement plan, Paid training |
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Interior Health Authority
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Full company description
With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient manner, to the highest professional and quality standards. Our uniqueness is in who we are and where we are. Our geographical location offers the choice of an active urban lifestyle or quiet rural setting. Whether you’re in clinical care, management, or in a supporting role, your impact will be felt. Your passion and motivation combined with our commitment to set new standards of excellence makes Interior Health the right choice for you. We thrive as a direct result of state-of-the-art equipment, forwarding thinking and strong leadership. We are here for your whole life from career choices to family benefits to work/life balance. At Interior Health there is always room to grow.
- LinkedIn followers
- 44,807
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 10,028
- Reported office locations
- 505 Doyle Avenue, Kelowna, British Columbia V1Y 0C5, CA
- Other recorded names
- Interior Health Authority
- Specialties
- Health Care
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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With the help of our staff and physicians, Interior Health is proud to deliver high-quality health-care services to the communities and visitors of the Southern Interior of British Columbia. We strive to set new standards of excellence in the delivery of health services in the province of B.C. and our mission is to promote healthy lifestyles and provide needed health services in a timely, caring and efficient…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Hospitals and Health Care |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Organization type | Nonprofit |
| Year founded | 2001 |
| Specialties | Health Care |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,365 |
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We are currently looking for a permanent full-time Recovery Support Worker to join the Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Road 2 Recovery (R2R) team based out of the Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams Lake, B.C. (This is not at home support position).
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 will have a strong understanding of mental health and substance use, harm reduction principles, and recovery-oriented care, with the ability to walk alongside individuals as they navigate treatment, transition, and aftercare supports. This role requires someone who excels at building trusting relationships, fostering empowerment, and supporting self-determination through coaching, mentoring, and connection to community resources. The successful candidate will work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team, demonstrating strong communication and organizational skills while maintaining a person-centered approach that honours each client’s goals, strengths, and choices. Experience supporting individuals through recovery, system navigation, and community integration will be key to success in this position.
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 Recovery Support Worker uses their knowledge of mental health and substance use, harm reduction, and recovery-oriented system of care to assist individuals throughout their recovery journey. The Recovery Support Worker works in partnership with the person, caregiver/family, and interdisciplinary care team to provide coaching, mentoring, information, coordination, and support services for people seeking addiction treatment, transition, and aftercare supports in accordance with an established personalized care plan.
As an integral part of an interdisciplinary team, the Recovery Support Worker facilitates individuals in transitioning across the continuum of care, including inpatient (bed-based) or outpatient (at home or community-based) services, withdrawal management and stabilization, and community aftercare supports. As the person and care team delineate various treatment and support needs, the Recovery Support Worker assists in identifying and working through the steps for success, walking alongside the person in the delivery of seamless addiction treatment, transition, and aftercare supports.
Scheduling Information:
Shift times 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!
Qualfications
Education, Training and Experience:
• Grade 12
• A certificate in a field relevant to the position (i.e. community social services).
• One (1) year recent related experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use challenges, and/or recovery-oriented system of care, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Current valid B.C. 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 Diploma/Certificate
“Please ensure that all required documentation is uploaded with your application, including your Certificate/ Diploma/Degree or Masters and any other certificates identified in the job posting. Failure to provide the required documentation in a timely manner may result in delays to the hiring process and, if an offer of employment is made, may delay your start date until all required documentation has been received.”
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