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Provincial Health Services Authority

Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker

Coquitlam, BC, Canada

Part-time

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Job type: Part-time
Apply by: Nov 1, 2026
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 2, 2026

Original job description

Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker - Burnaby Centre for Mental Health and Addiction

BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services

Burnaby, BC

The Mental Health and Addictions Support Worker provides support services to clients who are seriously affected by substance use and/or mental health problems.

What You’ll Do

Monitor clients, observing behaviors and symptoms and documenting observations in accordance with standard procedures.
Recognize anticipated/unanticipated client responses to the recovery process. Provide verbal reports on changes in client's appearance, behavior, and/or health.
Participate in the admission, case planning, and discharge process for clients by conducting interviews to identify and assess clients’ needs; gathering appropriate history and collecting relevant records and documentation; attending and participating in client case meetings; and developing an individual care plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
Establish rapport with clients; provide emotional support and supportive counseling; assist with problem solving, day to day matters/issues of living, managing behaviors; and self-care/personal hygiene, etc. Recommend/discuss changes to treatment goals with counsellors.
Assist clients with daily living activities including time management, organization and interpersonal communication. Escort clients to medical, dental and social appointments and act as a role model to facilitate appropriate social behaviors. Participate in activities to support skill development and addiction recovery.

What You Bring

A diploma from a recognized Social Services Support Worker educational program.
Two (2) years’ recent, related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
A valid B.C. driver's license. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle.
Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
Knowledge of community, social and health resources.
Knowledge of substance misuse and of problems encountered by chemically dependent individuals; basic understanding of behavior management.
Knowledge of mental health issues and treatment.

You Have The Ability To

Demonstrate and assist clients with the development of life skills.
Establish and maintain rapport with clients.
Observe and recognize changes.
Deal effectively with conflict situations, manage aggressive behavior, and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques.
Work both independently and in cooperation with others.
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Organize, prioritize and meet deadlines.
Establish/maintain satisfactory working relationships.
Maintain confidentiality.
Work with a culturally diverse population.
Physically carry out the duties of the position.
Operate related equipment.

What’s In It For You

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA). Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs.
Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan.
Flexible work options including flextime, work locations and job sharing (eligibility will vary)
12 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
Perks include onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

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What We Do

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) bcmhsus.ca cares for people with complex mental health and substance use challenges. BCMHSUS is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

PHSA plans, coordinates and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs: jobs.phsa.ca/programs-and-services

PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

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Responsibilities

Monitor clients and document changes in their behavior, symptoms, and health, while contributing to admissions, case planning, and discharge processes with the interdisciplinary team. Build rapport and provide emotional and practical support, assist with daily living and recovery skills, and escort clients to appointments.

Requirements

Requires a diploma from a recognized Social Services Support Worker educational program, two years of recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, and a valid B.C. driver's license with access to a personal vehicle for local travel. Candidates need knowledge of mental health, substance use, recovery principles, and community resources, along with strong communication, observation, behavior management, confidentiality, and teamwork abilities.

Skills

Client Support
Mental Health Support
Addiction Recovery Support
Life Skills Development
Behavioral Observation
Documentation
Case Planning
Emotional Support
Supportive Counseling
Behavior Management
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Conflict Resolution
Interpersonal Communication
Confidentiality
Cultural Competence
Community Resource Knowledge

Benefits

Health and wellness programs
Professional development programs
In-house training programs
Municipal pension plan
Flexible work options
Vacation entitlement
Onsite fitness classes
Recreational program discounts
Travel discounts
Technology discounts
Car-sharing discounts
Bike-sharing discounts

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Keywords

Mental Health
Substance Use
Addiction Recovery
Social Services Support Worker
Client Monitoring
Behavioral Observation
Symptom Documentation
Recovery Process
Admission Process
Case Planning
Discharge Planning
Interdisciplinary Team
Individual Care Plan
Supportive Counseling
Daily Living Activities
Life Skills
Personal Hygiene
Behavior Management
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention
Community Resources
Health Resources
Culturally Diverse Population
Confidentiality
B.C. Driver's License
Personal Vehicle

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