Addiction Specialist Clinician: Mental Health Outreach

Northern Health; Dawson Creek; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A health service provider in Dawson Creek is seeking a registered Clinician for the Addiction Specialist role. The position involves providing therapeutic, case management, and mental health support services across various settings. Applicants should possess a baccalaureate degree in a relevant field and have experience in client assessment and communication. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including extended health and vacation, as well as professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in a mental health and substance use related discipline, plus two years of recent related experience.
• Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, and medical staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary therapeutic support services for clients.
• Collaborate with inter-professional clinical teams on care plans.
• Assist clients in various community settings.

Skills

Assessment and Treatment

Teaching

Knowledge Integration

Communication

Critical Thinking

Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice

Culturally Safe and Trauma Informed Care

Management

Leadership

Teamwork

Equipment

Education

Baccalaureate degree in a relevant field

Job description

A health service provider in Dawson Creek is seeking a registered Clinician for the Addiction Specialist role. The position involves providing therapeutic, case management, and mental health support services across various settings. Applicants should possess a baccalaureate degree in a relevant field and have experience in client assessment and communication. The role offers comprehensive benefits, including extended health and vacation, as well as professional development opportunities in a supportive environment.