Intensive Case Management (ICM) Clinician - (215261)

Island Health; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking an Intensive Case Management Clinician who will work within an interdisciplinary team providing support for clients with substance use and mental health issues. The clinician will apply a harm reduction model, requiring strong interpersonal and organizational skills. To qualify, candidates need a degree in a health-related field and relevant experience in a community setting.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent experience supporting clients with substance use and mental health issues.
• Valid BC Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment, harm reduction strategies, intervention, and treatment for clients.
• Works within an interdisciplinary team to assist clients experiencing substance use issues.

Skills

Competence in treating addiction and mental illness

Effective verbal and written communication

Strong interpersonal skills

Organizational and problem-solving abilities

Judgment and observational skills

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related discipline

Recognized post-basic education related to mental illness and/or substance use

Tools

Windows-based software

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 shared responsibility. The requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator or designate, the Intensive Case Management Clinician works within the organization's framework and standards, utilizing a rehabilitation/recovery harm reduction-focused model. As part of an interdisciplinary team, the clinician provides assessment, harm reduction strategies, intervention, treatment, outreach, and/or detoxification and recovery consultation and referral for clients experiencing substance use problems and their caregivers/families, as defined by the client. Travel may be required, and transportation arrangements must meet Island Health's operational requirements.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution.
• Recognized post-basic education related to mental illness and/or substance use.
• Two (2) years of recent experience supporting clients with substance use and mental health issues in a community setting.
• Strong knowledge of harm reduction philosophy and practice, including HIV, HCV, and related issues.
• Experience working with individuals with substance use and mental health concerns.
• Experience engaging persons with severe substance use problems who do not readily engage in healthcare services.
• Understanding of substance misuse assessments, treatment methodologies, intervention strategies, the change process, and community dynamics.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as Mental Health and Child Protection laws.
• Knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their roles in community service delivery.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills and Abilities

• Competence in treating addiction and mental illness within a rehabilitation/recovery, harm-reduction framework.
• Ability to practice from a harm reduction approach.
• Ability to build relationships and foster an environment of quality, trauma-informed, and culturally safe care.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Organizational, problem-solving, and teaching abilities.
• Judgment, observational skills, client assessment, tact, and empathy when working with clients with addiction issues.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Promote positive change and independence.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and operating related equipment.
• Ability to foster good public relations.

For more details, see the full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD4466.pdf