MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE CLINICIAN, PRIMARY CARE

Northern Health - BC; Daajing Giids; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health in British Columbia is seeking a Mental Health & Substance Use Clinician to join the Primary Care team. The clinician applies best practices to provide competent, safe, and ethical care for people and families in physician practices, homes, schools and communities.

You will conduct assessments, develop and implement plans of care, and assist individuals in managing mental health or addiction challenges. Schedule is Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30.

Job description

Are you a Mental Health & Substance Use 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 Primary Care department.

In accordance with Northern Health’s vision of an idealized system of services where people and their families receive primary care services in Primary Care Homes supported by interprofessional teams, the Primary Care Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Clinician functions as a member of the interprofessional team and applies best practices to provide competent, safe and ethical care for people and their families in settings such as physician practices, homes, schools and communities.

Through assessment and involvement of each person and their family, the Primary Care MHSU Clinician develops and implements a plan of care and intervention to assist the person in managing their mental health or addiction challenges. The Primary Care MHSU Clinician will provide care according to the person’s care plan and the person’s personal goals.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:30 to 16:30