Clinician, Substance Use - (206804)

Island Health; Port Hardy; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Substance Use Clinician to join their interdisciplinary team. This role involves providing culturally safe clinical responses and psychotherapeutic services to adults facing mental health and substance use challenges. You will play a vital role in planning and assessing community resources, collaborating with various service agencies, and ensuring high-quality care. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals and have the skills to work effectively within a team, this opportunity offers a rewarding career path in a supportive environment focused on continuous improvement and safety.

Qualifications

• Masters of Social Work required with clinical registration.
• Two years of experience in mental health and substance use.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical response and psychotherapeutic services to adults.
• Liaise with community services and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Cultural Safety Principles

Client-Centered Care

Education

Masters of Social Work

Clinical Registration with BCCSW

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a shared responsibility. The continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Coordinator and working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Substance Use Clinician provides culturally safe individual and group clinical response and psychotherapeutic services to adults with mental health and substance use issues. Responsibilities include planning and assessment of community resources and client needs, liaising with relevant community services, linking the Substance Use program with other service agencies, providing consultation and education on mental health and substance use services to other providers, and maintaining clinical records.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Masters of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Current clinical registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers (BCCSW).
• Experience with crisis intervention, urgent response for clients in the community, individual treatment, and group psychotherapy work. Knowledge of psychiatric disorders, legislative acts, and mental health & substance use policy.
• Two (2) years recent, related experience working with adult clients in a mental health and substance use facility/program or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to practice utilizing cultural safety principles.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to plan, organize workload, and establish priorities.
• Independence, initiative, and creativity in clinical practice.
• Sound judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to establish relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Knowledge of community dynamics, agencies, and resources.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position and operate related equipment.
• Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention and problem-solving processes.
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of community and facility contacts.
• Client-centered holistic approach to care, demonstrating professional judgment, empathy, tact, and integrity.
• Proven assessment, care, planning, and coordination skills.
• Respect for clients' rights, values, and preferences, including multicultural issues.

For more details, see the full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD4085.pdf