Clinician, Specialized Mental Health & Substance Use Outreach

White Spot; Fort St. John; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health service provider is seeking a dedicated Clinician to join their Specialized Services department in Fort St. John. This role involves providing vital mental health and substance use services across various settings, supporting clients with care tailored to their needs. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree, possess strong communication and assessment skills, and be committed to trauma-informed, culturally sensitive practice. Northern Health offers comprehensive benefits, professional development, and a vibrant community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental

Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

Financial Support for Moving Expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Spectacular outdoor activities

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Two years of recent related experience or equivalent education, training, and experience necessary.
• Ability to complete client assessments and intervene appropriately.
• Promote teamwork and cultural sensitivity in client care.

Responsibilities

• Provide primary therapeutic, case management, and mental health support services.
• Work with clients in hospital, residential, or community settings.
• Collaborate with inter-professional clinical teams according to care plans.

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 mental health and substance use related discipline

Tools

Meditech

Windows

Data analysis

Email

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a Clinician looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Specialized Services department.

Under the administrative direction of the Team Lead/designate, the Clinician is responsible for providing primary therapeutic, case management, and mental health and substance use support services for assigned clients, whether they are in hospital, residential, or other community settings. Such services are provided where and as required, in accordance with care plans agreed to by the inter-professional clinical team, the individual, and family.

This position will support the Mental Health and Substance use day treatment program

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days - 08:00 to 19:12, Rotating. 4 on 4 off.

Fort St. John is known as "The Energetic City," which reflects the large resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry, and agriculture. Overlooking the Peace River, the town is located above the Peace River Valley and serves as the capital of the Peace River district. The population is over 21,400, servicing an area of approximately 70,000. The community features a cultural centre, library, theatre, art space, schools, and a college campus. Check out Fort St. John for more information about this energetic community.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position, such as program certificates, diplomas, transcripts, cover letter, and resume.

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying, please review the steps on our Northern Health careers page.

Qualifications

Baccalaureate degree in a mental health and substance use related discipline, plus two years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities:

• Assessment and Treatment: Ability to complete client assessments with appropriate interventions.
• Teaching: Ability to teach clients and groups.
• Knowledge Integration: Use current research and best practices, including harm reduction and trauma-informed care, with understanding of BC Mental Health Act.
• Communication: Effective communication with clients, families, staff, and team members.
• Critical Thinking: Data evaluation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Promote client-focused care with cultural sensitivity.
• Culturally Safe and Trauma Informed Care: Create culturally safe environments and collaborate on care planning.
• Management: Organize work, set objectives, manage time and resources, promote team cooperation.
• Leadership: Foster staff morale, engagement, and professional development.
• Teamwork: Promote teamwork and excellence in client care.
• Equipment: Proficient in Meditech, Windows, data analysis, email, and related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 sq km, serving over 300,000 people in numerous communities, employing over 7,000 staff, and providing a wide range of health services including hospitals, long-term care, and public health.