What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health & Addiction Clinician position at Vancouver Coastal Health?
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 / Hr. - CAD $52.81 / Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health and Addiction Clinician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!
Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Clinician with a Master's Degree to join the School Program team in Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team!
ABOUT THE ALTERNATE SCHOOL PROGRAM :
Assessment, counselling, and treatment for students attending a Richmond School District #38 alternative program whose success in school is limited by social, emotional, behavioural or mental health and / or substance use difficulties. Clinical services (counselling and psychiatry) are delivered in partnership with school district staff. Clients age 11-18.
As a Mental Health and Addiction Clinician, you will :
- Provide treatment and case management services that are both inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness and concurrent disorders (. addictions) to meet the needs of the client and to provide integration and continuity across the care continuum.
- Establish and maintain relationships with and consult with clients, their families and colleagues to provide appropriate treatment services based on best practices and client need.
- Perform key duties such as, intake, mental health assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, consultation, and individual counseling and group therapy to facilitate and coordinate client access to services.
- Support multi / interdisciplinary team to provide quality client care by providing information based on specialized theory / practice and / or participating in direct client and family as appropriate.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.
At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.
Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.
Salary : $42 - $53
