Concurrent Disorders Counsellor, Integrated Care Team - Downtown Eastside (Masters)

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Concurrent Disorders Counsellor, where you will be part of a dedicated team addressing complex health challenges in the vibrant Downtown Eastside community. This role offers the opportunity to work collaboratively with various health professionals, ensuring comprehensive care for clients facing mental health and substance use issues. With a focus on client-centered approaches, you will utilize your expertise to foster therapeutic relationships and support individuals in their recovery journey. Embrace a rewarding career that champions health equity and community well-being.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Wellness supports for employees and families

Recognition programs for staff

Exclusive discount offers for staff

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in behavioral health science required.
• 2 years of recent experience in mental health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide client-centered care in a multidisciplinary team.
• Coordinate care plans across various health services.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Counseling Skills

Mental Health Knowledge

Substance Abuse Treatment

Cultural Competency

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Master’s Degree in Behavioral Health Science

Tools

Computerized Client Care Information System

Job description

Concurrent Disorders Counsellor, Integrated Care Team - Downtown Eastside (Masters)

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The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr.

Come work as a Concurrent Disorders Counsellor with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Concurrent Disorders Counsellor to join the STEPS Strathcona Team Rehab Program in the Downtown Eastside (DTES) in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Concurrent Disorders Counsellor with VCH you will

• Work to address client and family centred care needs supported by an integrated health service team and delivery model.
• Practice respectively and within VCH policies, guidelines, and clinical practice documents.
• Work collaboratively to coordinate a plan of care across multiple sites, clinics, and services within an integrated health service delivery model and interdisciplinary care team that includes primary care; mental health and substance use; private General Practitioner (GP) partners; and other Community Care Services.
• Care for clients and families who are experiencing health challenges such as, but not limited to
• end of life,
• chronic disease,
• mental health and substance use,
• and are adversely affected by the social determinants of health to coordinate a plan of care and support transitions between services.
• Use health management and/or self-care management principles to identify problems, address issues or variances from the plan of care in collaboration with the entire interdisciplinary team and any other health care services involved.
• Act as a resource for the Downtown Eastside (DTES) integrated team by providing information and support based on theory and practice related to clients with complex health care needs.
• Provide direct care activities such as assessing, planning, implementing, evaluating and documenting client care as part of the Integrated Care Team and collaboratively with other Community Care Services.
• Establish, maintain and enhance therapeutic relationships based on respect.
  
  

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in a behavioural health science (such as counselling, psychology or social work) from a recognized program that includes a clinical supervised practicum and two (2) years’ recent related experience providing care through a holistic mental health, substance use and primary care lens or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Drivers License preferred.
  
  
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Demonstrated ability in dealing with a variety of situations and responsibilities requiring initiative, creativity and professional judgment.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.
• Knowledge and skills to provide care coordination to a select caseload of clients.
• Ability to assess clients at risk and knowledge of appropriate acts; e.g. Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship, Public Health Act as it relates to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
• Knowledge and experience in providing culturally safe and competent care, specifically pertaining to Aboriginal people.
• Knowledge and experience in Trauma Informed Practice, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Care.
• Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and supportive counseling skills.
• Broad knowledge of mental health illness and treatment.
• Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.
• Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.
• Demonstrated ability to provide care planning, supportive counseling, crisis intervention, and case coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physicians, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.
• Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a cooperative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust schedule to deal with unexpected situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to provide consultation and leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve and use critical thinking skills.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, Internet and email software.
  
  
  

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
  
  
  

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https//my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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