Clinician, Specialized Mental Health & Substance Use Outreach

White Spot; Smithers; On-site; CAD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

White Spot is seeking a dedicated Clinician for their Specialized Services department in Smithers, BC. This role involves providing essential therapeutic support and mental health services in accordance with care plans tailored by an interdisciplinary team. Ideal candidates will hold a relevant degree and possess strong assessment and communication skills, alongside a commitment to trauma-informed care.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Four weeks vacation after one year

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Outdoor activities and shorter commutes

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Two years of recent related experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Ability to perform the duties of the position physically.
• Proficiency in assessment, treatment planning, and culturally safe practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic, case management, and mental health support to clients.
• Work under the direction of the Team Lead/designate.
• Deliver services in various community settings as per 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-based programs

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.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:30 to 17:00

Smithers

Smithers is located in the picturesque Bulkley Valley surrounded by three mountain ranges which provide a backdrop for the town's Alpine setting. The main industries include forestry, tourism, transportation, and agriculture. Smithers offers affordable housing and natural splendor that support a balanced lifestyle. The population of Smithers is approximately 6,000, with an additional 5,000 from the surrounding communities that access services. There are three elementary schools, one secondary school, one alternate format school for grades 9-12, and Coast Mountain College. Check out Smithers where there is always something new to experience.

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)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.

It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume.

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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: Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.
• Teaching: Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.
• Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions with strong competency in harm reduction and trauma-informed theory and evidence-based approaches to supporting individuals who are active in substance use, including harm reduction supply provision, naloxone training, overdose prevention services, drug checking services, and overdose response. Understanding of the BC Mental Health Act as it applies to community mental health care, such as Section 28, Directors Warrants, and Extended Leave. Competence and confidence in common mental health and substance use-related risk assessments and behavioral care planning.
• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff, and members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written, and electronic means. Ability to effectively apply conflict resolution skills.
• Critical Thinking: Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data from multiple sources to problem-solve and make decisions effectively, using a systems approach.
• Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy, and social justice concerns.
• Culturally Safe and Trauma-Informed Care: Ability to create culturally safe, trauma-informed healthcare settings through individualized care planning and collaborative approaches, including Indigenous health services.
• Management: Ability to organize work, set objectives, establish priorities, manage time and resources, and promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team.
• Leadership: Promotes staff morale, engagement, and empowerment. Demonstrates planning for change and innovation, implementation of policies or protocols, and ongoing professional development.
• Teamwork: Ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in client care.
• Equipment: Proficiency in computer skills, including Meditech and Windows-based programs, data analysis, email, and word processing. Ability to operate related equipment as required.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are

Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, offering health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation communities. We deliver hospital and community-based healthcare for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff, we provide exceptional health services through hospitals, long-term care facilities, public health units, and other specialized services.