Mental Health & Substance Use Clinician Primary Care, Wwgs

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Northern British Columbia seeks a Mental Health & Substance Use Clinician for their Primary Care department. This role involves providing assessments and developing personalized care plans for clients dealing with mental health and addiction challenges, ensuring ethical and safe care practices. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least two years of experience with complex care clients.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental

Four weeks vacation after one year of continuous service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program

Employer-paid training and leadership development

Outdoor activities and short commutes

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Two years recent experience with complex care clients with mental health/addiction issues required.
• Valid BC driver's license necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide competent, safe, and ethical care in various settings.
• Develop and implement care plans for mental health or addiction challenges.

Skills

Assessment and treatment skills

Effective communication

Conflict resolution skills

Critical thinking

Decision-making

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in an Allied Health, Behavioral, or Social Science field

Job description

Position Summary

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 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.

Primary Care Networks are partnerships between the Divisions of Family Practice representing BC's family physicians, regional health authorities, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA), and local community partners, along with other community providers such as nurse practitioners. All partners are working together in their local communities to redesign BC's primary and community care system for better patient and provider experiences.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:15 to 16:45

Primary and Community Care

Northern Health's approach involves creating health care teams, including your doctor or nurse practitioner and other health professionals, providing a range of services. This continuity improves long-term health outcomes.

Terrace

The community of Terrace offers northern living at its best with mountains, rivers, lakes, and streams. It has a population of approximately 12,700, with various educational institutions and a vibrant community life.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for employees; casuals can opt to pay for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development.
• Outdoor activities and short commutes.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs through federal and BC government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

During your application, upload:

• Registration number (if regulated)
• Supporting documents like certificates, transcripts, cover letter, and resume.

International Applicants: Please review steps on our careers page before applying.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an Allied Health, Behavioral, or Social Science field, plus two years recent experience with complex care clients with mental health/addiction issues, or equivalent.
• Valid BC driver's license.

Skills and Abilities:

• Assessment and treatment skills.
• Ability to teach individuals and groups.
• Knowledge of current research and best practices.
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Critical thinking and decision-making.
• Person-centered care promotion, cultural sensitivity, advocacy, and social justice.
• Organizational and leadership skills.
• Teamwork and collaboration.
• Computer skills and operation of related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

Who we are

Northern Health serves a vast area with over 300,000 residents, employing over 7,000 staff across hospitals, long-term care, and community services, committed to providing exceptional healthcare in Northern BC.