Specialized Mental Health And Substance Use Liaison

Northern Health; Kitimat; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Kitimat seeks a Specialized Mental Health and Substance Use Liaison to perform intake assessments and deliver crisis intervention. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and experience working with mental health clients. This position offers comprehensive benefits, vacation time, and access to various outdoor activities in a vibrant community.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including extended health/dental and pension plans

Four weeks vacation after one year of service

Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions

Employee referral programs and training opportunities

Access to outdoor activities and short commutes

Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Two years' recent experience working with clients with mental illness/substance use disorders or equivalent education/training.
• Eligible for registration with relevant professional association.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake assessments and offers crisis intervention.
• Collaborate with emergency and community service providers.
• Adapt care plans to meet MHSU needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Critical thinking

Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or relevant allied health discipline

Job description

Position Summary

Are you a Specialized Mental Health and Substance Use Liaison 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 Specialized Services department.

In accordance with the Mission and Values of Northern Health, and working collaboratively with the interprofessional care team, the Specialized Mental Health and Substance Use Liaison performs intake assessments, offers crisis intervention, and provides input into the care of patients experiencing mental health and/or substance use difficulties in the Emergency Department, Acute care, and community settings. They assist with patient flow, collaborate with emergency and community service providers, and help adapt care plans to address MHSU needs, with final dispositions authorized by physicians or psychiatrists. The role works closely with community mental health teams, agencies, and other providers.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Days, Evenings - 09:18 to 20:30, Rotating

Kitimat General Hospital and Health Centre is a 20-bed Acute Care unit including 2 maternity beds, integrating acute, residential, public health, and community care. Services include Emergency, Physiotherapy, Radiology, Laboratory, Diabetes and Chronic Disease management, Outpatient Community Chemotherapy, Regional Orthopaedic Centre, Regional Palliative Care, Mountainview Lodge, Public Health, and more.

Kitimat is located on the Douglas Channel, surrounded by natural beauty. It is a young coastal community with industries like aluminum, pulp and paper, and petrochemicals. The population is approximately 8,236, with schools and community amenities. Kitimat offers a variety of experiences and outdoor activities.

What Northern Health offers:

• Comprehensive benefits including extended health/dental and pension plans.
• Four weeks vacation after one year of service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral programs and training opportunities.
• Access to outdoor activities and short commutes.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs through federal and provincial governments for eligible professions.

Application Requirements:

• Upload registration number if regulated.
• Provide supporting documents for education/qualifications, such as certificates, transcripts, cover letter, and resume.

International Applicants: Follow steps on our careers page before applying.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social work or relevant allied health discipline.
• Two years' recent experience working with clients with mental illness/substance use disorders or equivalent education/training.
• Eligible for registration with relevant professional association.

Skills and Abilities:

• Leadership, management, knowledge integration, human caring, communication, critical thinking, teaching, assessment, and operational skills.

Who we are:

Northern Health serves over 300,000 people across a vast region, employing more than 7,000 staff, providing hospital and community health services in numerous communities and First Nations. We offer diverse career opportunities across various health facilities and services.