Case Worker - Assertive Community Treatment

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a passionate Case Worker to join their Assertive Community Treatment team. In this role, you will provide vital support to clients facing mental health and addiction challenges, working within a dedicated interdisciplinary team. Your expertise will help deliver assessments, interventions, and outreach services, promoting recovery and positive change. If you are committed to making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, this is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related field is essential.
• Up to two years of recent related experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment, intervention, and treatment for mental health issues.
• Work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Client Assessment Skills

Team Collaboration

Judgment and Empathy

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related discipline

Post-basic education related to mental illness and addiction

Tools

Windows-based software

Job description

Case Worker - Assertive Community Treatment

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Job Description:
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), 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.

Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator or designate, works within the organization's framework and standards, and a rehabilitation/recovery harm reduction focused model, as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team. The Case Worker provides assessment, intervention, treatment, outreach and/or detoxification and/or recovery consultation and referral for clients experiencing mental health and/or alcohol & drug addiction problems and their caregivers/families.

Travel may be a requirement of this position, and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle; a valid Driver's License is necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience:
Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution. Recognized post-basic education related to mental illness and/or alcohol and drug addiction; up to two (2) years recent related experience.

An understanding of mental health and alcohol and drug addiction issues; substance misuse assessments, treatment methodologies, intervention strategies, the change process, and community dynamics; knowledge of applicable legislation, such as Mental Health and Child Protection legislation; knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering services in the community; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience working with adults and youth with mental health and substance use issues.

Skills And Abilities:

• Demonstrated competence in the treatment of addiction and mental illness congruent with VIHA's framework and standards within a rehabilitation/recovery, harm-reduction focused model.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving and teaching skills.
• Demonstrated judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy in working with addiction clients.
• Work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Promote positive change and independence.
• Prioritize and organize workload.
• Ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Operate a personal computer with a variety of Windows-based software.
• Foster good public relations.
• Operate related equipment.

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Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Full-time

Job Function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care