Lansdowne Centre in Kamloops, B.C. has a permanent full time Life Skills Outreach Worker position to join our Mental Health (MH) Youth Intensive Case Management (YICM) team.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for a compassionate, resilient, and client-centered candidate who is passionate about supporting youth and young adults experiencing serious mental health and/or substance use challenges. The ideal candidate has experience working with individuals with complex needs in community-based or outreach settings and is comfortable building therapeutic relationships with clients who may be experiencing crisis, housing instability, or barriers to accessing services. The successful candidate will demonstrate strong skills in psychosocial rehabilitation, harm reduction, crisis intervention, risk assessment, and recovery-oriented practice while maintaining professional boundaries and a trauma-informed, culturally safe approach.
We are looking for someone that is a collaborative team member who works effectively within a multidisciplinary environment, communicates clearly, and is able to coordinate care with community partners, families, and other service providers. The successful candidate is adaptable, organized, and confident working independently in the community, providing practical life-skills support, advocacy, and case management while accurately documenting client care and responding to changing client needs. Experience working with youth, knowledge of community resources, and a commitment to fostering hope, independence, and meaningful recovery are key qualities for success in this role.
The successful applicant will be required to carry out the physical and mental demands of the 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?
This position is working on the Youth Intensive Case Management (YICM) team supporting youth up to age 24 with moderate to severe substance use and mental health.
This position is a member of a multi-disciplinary Mental Health and Addictions Team providing a comprehensive array of services within a psycho social rehabilitation framework to adults with serious and persistent mental illness and/or within a harm reduction framework for those with substance use problems/disorders and who experience severe challenges in daily living as a result. This position will provide these services offering a variety of rehabilitative and treatment modalities inclusive of outreach, community and facility care.
Scheduling information:
Shift types are days and shift times are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours. Days of work are Monday to Friday.
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.
This position offers the opportunity to truly make a difference in someone’s life through outreach services. If you’re passionate about working in mental health services and meet our qualifications, apply today!
