MHSU Clinician, Bachelors - Community Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Salary

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

Job Summary

Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

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Detailed Overview

In accordance with Fraser Health's Vision, Mission and Values, program mandates and clinical practice guidelines, with an emphasis on recovery and rehabilitation and reducing barriers to re-enter the system of care, supports individuals and families with and affected by acute/episodic mental illness and substance use disorders. Focuses on provision of advocacy, supportive counselling, psycho-education, community resourcing, and care coordination support within the local service area across the care continuum, to ensure delivery of consistent, relevant and timely treatment, rapid re-engagement, and access to information where appropriate and feasible. Contributes to the development of programs and provides education within the assigned program. Services may be provided on an outreach basis when required in order to assess and/or engage with clients within their own environment and community.

As a clinician in a shared-team model, provides intake, screening, and assessment services, treatment recommendations and plans, determines referral needs, provides follow-up support, group education, liaison with community resources for specialized services, counsels clients, provides outreach as required, and is assigned as the ‘most responsible clinician’ to specific clients dependent on the client's primary needs. Provides client and family-centered care through a trauma-informed approach and evidence-informed practice. Encourages knowledge exchange in day-to-day activities, empowers clients and natural supports to engage and connect within their communities, and ensures they are supported in navigating the health care system.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements recovery-oriented treatment options and plans in collaboration with clients and natural supports; provides comprehensive case consultation and follow-up support on treatment decisions in collaboration with other interdisciplinary team members; supports the development/maintenance of abilities related to activities of daily living, discharge and transition of care.
• Provides individual, group, and family support, using a variety of interviewing, supportive counseling, and assessment methods.
• Supports the intake process and assesses client needs by gathering client information/history via phone interviews or other methods.
• Facilitates client utilization of appropriate community services and rehabilitative programs.
• Advocates on behalf of clients, by providing clients with information about appeal processes.
• Makes necessary arrangements for clients to be admitted to hospital when required.
• Provides client care linkages between community mental health & substance use services and acute care facilities.
• Provides individual and group sessions, including psycho-education or skill development groups, to clients and families with complex needs.
• Maintains client records by recording information such as client assessments, charting client information via PARIS and/or other clinical information systems.
• Provides follow-up care and services as required.
• Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities for assigned area.
• Participates in ongoing education to maintain current and relevant practice.
• Participates as a member of local committees and advisory boards.
• Participates in clinical research and program evaluation activities relevant to the needs of clients, families, hospitals, and the community.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Clinical Counselling or other relevant health related discipline. Two (2) years' recent, related experience working with clients and families with, or affected by, mental illness and substance use disorders, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Eligible for registration or membership with applicable professional association or regulatory body.

Valid Class V BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated client assessment and case management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to get along well with clients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to set priorities, organize work to effectively manage a heavy and demanding caseload.
• Ability to work effectively and to flexibly manage changing caseload needs under pressure.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality.
• Ability to quickly learn new methodologies, ideas, and concepts.
• Ability to provide effective and efficient service.
• Knowledge of community resources and methods of accessing them.
• Comprehensive knowledge of emergency triage procedures, mental health status assessment, and counseling principles.
• Working knowledge of psychopharmacology, crisis theory, and de-escalation techniques.
• Working knowledge of DSM V Multiaxial Diagnosis or International Classification of Diseases.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  
  

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 48,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.