Case Worker - Assertive Community Treatment

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate and skilled Case Worker for Assertive Community Treatment. This role involves providing essential support and intervention for clients facing mental health and addiction challenges. As a key member of a dedicated interdisciplinary team, you will assess needs, implement treatment plans, and promote recovery and independence. The position emphasizes a rehabilitation and harm reduction approach, ensuring that safety and quality care are prioritized. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and families, this is an exciting opportunity to join a forward-thinking organization committed to community health.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate Degree in health-related field required.
• Up to 2 years of relevant experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment for mental health and addiction issues.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Client assessment skills

Team collaboration

Public relations

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in health-related discipline

Post-basic education related to mental illness/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. 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, detoxification, and 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. A valid Driver's License is required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience: Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution. Recognised 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.

Valid BC Driver's License is required.

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