MHSU Clinician, Substance Use - (222963)

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A health authority in Canada is seeking a Substance Use Clinician to deliver clinical and psychotherapeutic services to adults with mental health and substance use issues. This role involves community assessment, collaboration with services, and clinical record maintenance. Candidates must possess a Master's in Social Work and relevant experience in substance use treatment. Effective communication and the ability to work in a team are crucial. Join a dedicated team in improving client care within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Masters of Social Work is required for the position.
• Eligible for registration as a Social Worker in British Columbia.
• Minimum of two years recent experience in mental health and substance use.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and group clinical responses to adults.
• Liaise with community services and maintain clinical records.
• Participate in planning and assessment of client needs.

Skills

Effective communication

Work independently

Clinical judgment

Client-centered care

Education

Masters of Social Work

Registration with the board of Registration for Social Workers in British Columbia

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Coordinator, Substance Use Services within the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) and working as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Substance Use Clinician provides individual and group clinical response and psychotherapeutic services to adults with mental health and substance use issues. The Substance Use Clinician participates in planning and assessment of community resources and client needs, liaising with relevant community services, linking the Substance Use program with other service agencies and providing consultation and education on Substance Use services to other service providers and maintaining clinical records.

QUALIFICATIONS

Masters of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work. Must be eligible for registration with the board of Registration for Social Workers in British Columbia. Minimum of two (2) years of recent related experience working with adult clientele in a mental health and substance use facility/program or related field or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience with crisis intervention, urgent response for clients in the community, individual treatment and group psychotherapy work. Knowledge of psychiatric disorders, Legislative Acts, and Mental Health & Substance use policy.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and organize workload and establish priorities.
• Ability to work independently and show initiative and creativity in clinical practice.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, decision-making and problem solving.
• Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to establish relationships with internal and external contacts.
• Knowledge of community dynamics, agencies and resources.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention.
• Knowledge of and ability to implement problem-solving processes.
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of community and facility contacts.
• Ability to provide a client-centered holistic approach to care.
• Ability to demonstrate sound professional judgment, empathy, tact and integrity.
• Proven assessment, care, planning and coordination skills.
• Ability to respect client's rights, values and preferences including multi-cultural issues.