Addiction Services Clinician - Recovery & Harm Reduction

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare authority on Vancouver Island is seeking a Mental Health and Addictions Clinician to enhance service delivery through advanced clinical practice. This role requires a master's degree and relevant experience in the field of mental health and addictions. The incumbent will conduct assessments, provide treatment, and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this meaningful position. Commitment to patient safety and community service is paramount.

Qualifications

• 3 years recent related experience in mental health and addiction services.
• Understanding of addiction issues and treatment methodologies.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical practice in mental health and addiction.
• Work within a rehabilitation/harm-reduction model in an interdisciplinary team.
• Conduct assessments and provide treatment and outreach.

Skills

Advanced competence in addiction treatment

Effective verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving skills

Teaching skills

Judgment and observation skills

Initiative

Collaboration in a team

Public relations skills

PC operation

Education

Masters Degree in health related discipline

Job description

A healthcare authority on Vancouver Island is seeking a Mental Health and Addictions Clinician to enhance service delivery through advanced clinical practice. This role requires a master's degree and relevant experience in the field of mental health and addictions. The incumbent will conduct assessments, provide treatment, and collaborate within an interdisciplinary team. Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this meaningful position. Commitment to patient safety and community service is paramount.