Job Description

Close DateApr. 28 2024LocationPH Mental Health & Addiction Services - Port Hardy, BC V0N 2P0 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementTravel between multiple sites may be requiredShift Start Time/End Time08:30-16:30, 08:30-19:00Days OffRotatingVacancy TypeRegular FTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$42.27 - $52.81Paid FTE1.0Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS75Planned Start DateApr. 29 2024Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)Required for Professional RegistrationIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Reporting to the Coordinator, and working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Substance Use Clinician provides culturally safe individual and group clinical response and psychotherapeutic services to adults with mental health and substance use issues; participates in planning and assessment of community resources and client needs, liaising with relevant community services, linking the Substance Use program with other service agencies and providing consultation and education on mental health and substance use services to other service providers and maintaining clinical records.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceMasters of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work.Current clinical registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW).Experience with crisis intervention, urgent response for clients in the community, individual treatment and group psychotherapy work. Knowledge of psychiatric disorders, Legislative Acts, and Mental Health & Substance use policy.Two (2) years recent, related experience working with adult clientele in a mental health and substance use facility/program or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to practice utilizing cultural safety principles.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and organize workload and establish priorities.
• Ability to work independently and show initiative and creativity in clinical practice.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, decision-making and problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to establish relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Knowledge of community dynamics, agencies and resources.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement problem-solving processes.
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of community and facility contacts.
• Ability to provide a client-centered holistic approach to care.
• Ability to demonstrate sound professional judgment, empathy, tact and integrity.
• Proven assessment, care, planning and coordination skills.
• Ability to respect client\'s rights, values and preferences including multi-cultural issues.

Link to Full Additional information for applicantsAdditional ClausesVaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.Requisition CAHealth Science ProfessionalsAffiliation/UnionBCGEU

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