Mental Health & Addiction Clinician

Vancouver Coastal Health•Richmond, BC

8h•CA$45 - CA$56•Hybrid

About The Position

Within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, and vision and values of the organization, works as part of a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary community mental health & addiction care team to provide treatment and case management services that are both inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness and concurrent disorders (i.e. addictions) to meet the needs of the client and to provide integration and continuity across the care continuum. Establishes and maintains relationships with and consults with clients, their families and colleagues to provide appropriate treatment services based on best practices and client need. Performs key duties such as, intake, mental health assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, consultation, and individual counseling and group therapy to facilitate and coordinate client access to services. Supports multi/interdisciplinary team to provide quality client care by providing information based on specialized theory/practice and/or participating in direct client and family as appropriate.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education or Behavioural Sciences
Three (3) years’ recent related experience working with the designated client population, providing treatment services to individuals with mental health issues or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Valid BC Drivers License
Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle
Broad knowledge of mental illness and treatment
Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment
Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects)
Broad knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counseling skills
Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources
Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care
Broad knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools
Broad knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to client
Demonstrated ability to conduct assessments, and provide treatment planning and crisis intervention
Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physician, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups
Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a co-operative approach to problem solving within a multi/interdisciplinary setting
Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities
Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multi/interdisciplinary team
Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds
Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events, problem solve and set priorities
Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations
Demonstrated ability to provide consultation, leadership and work direction
Ability to operate related equipment
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized patient care information system
Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check