Mental Health Substance Use Clinician

Interior Health Authority; Vernon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a full-time Mental Health Substance Use Clinician in Vernon, B.C. This position involves providing advanced assessment and evidence-based treatment for clients with substance use and concurrent disorders. Applicants should have a relevant degree and experience in mental health. The role offers competitive salaries, career growth opportunities, and a supportive work environment within a collaborative team. Join this team to make a positive impact in the community!

Benefits

Competitive salary

Employer paid training/education

Employer paid vacation

Extended health and dental coverage

Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health and substance use treatment.
• Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and evidence-based treatment.
• Coordinate services for clients with complex needs.
• Utilize specialized treatment modalities effectively.

Skills

Assessment and treatment skills

Service coordination

Knowledge of substance use disorders

Crisis intervention techniques

Education

Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Overview

Interior Health is hiring a relief full time Mental Health Substance Use (MHSU) Clinician to join our progressive Mental Health & Substance Use team at the Vernon Addiction Services in Vernon, B.C. This relief position is until the return of the incumbent.

Interior Health and our partner agencies provide a range of mental health and substance use services for all ages. We strive to ensure that our services are welcoming of all peoples, gender identities, cultures, ethnicities and backgrounds.

What we offer

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
• Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

The Substance Use Clinician functions as a member of the larger Hospitals & Communities Integrated Services (HCIS) health care team and as a member of a specific MHSU multi-disciplinary team whose purpose is to ensure that persons experiencing substance use problems/disorders or concurrent substance use and mental health problems have access to timely, responsive, evidence based treatment and clinical supports across the continuum of available services.

The Substance Use Clinician provides, at the advanced practice level, assessment, treatment, service coordination and, as required, urgent response to the most complex clients, frequently with co-occurring disorders, who may also have serious functional impairment in the domains of physical health and personal, family, financial, occupational, and social life. The Substance Use Clinician functions as a primary clinician utilizing a variety of specialized treatment modalities/therapies for individuals, groups of clients and/or their families.

Scheduling Information

Shifts of work will be Monday to Friday and shift times are from 08:30 – 16:30 hours.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

How will we help you grow?

We provide you with an orientation customized to meet your needs, and immediate support and access from excellent colleagues. You will have access to work in an interdisciplinary environment where patients are at the centre of care.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

If you are an experienced mental health professional and passionate about helping those in our community, apply today!