substance use specialist, disciplines allied to social work

2 weeks ago

Terrace, Canada Northern Health Authority Full time
Position Summary

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you a registered Social Worker looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Mental Health & Addiction Services department.


The role is responsible to the Team Leader of the Intensive Case Management (ICM) Team.

Substance Use Specialists are members of the Intensive Case Management (ICM) Team and work together to provide flexible, community based services that are designed to promote the stability, recovery and community reintegration of individuals who have a mental illness and use substances.

The Substance Use Specialist maintains a caseload and in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team coordinates and provides, in a compassionate and responsible manner, assessment, crises intervention and follow-up services to clients and identified supports as required.

The Substance Use Specialist performs all routine team responsibilities including lead responsibility for integrating concurrent treatment with the tasks of other team members.

The Substance Use Specialist will have knowledge of and ability to apply the principles of MI, CBT, EMDR, and Solutions focused therapy when working with the client.


Terrace The thriving community of Terrace is northern living at its best. Snow-capped mountains, pristine glacier-fed rivers, lakes, and streams all add to the beauty of this community. The main industries in Terrace are communications, transportation, and natural resources. The population is approximately 12,700. There are nine elementary schools, four secondary schools, and Northwest Community College and a UNBC campus. Check out where there is always something new to experience.

What Northern Health has to offer you

  • Comprehensive benefit packages including, extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
  • Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
  • Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
  • Employee referral program
  • Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
  • Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
  • "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.
IMPORTANT NOTE:

As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
  • Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
  • Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position

Examples may include:

  • Program certificates or diplomas
  • High school/college/university transcripts etc.
  • It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
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Qualfications

  • Bachelor's degree (from an accredited educational institution) in an Allied Health, Behavioural or Social Science field relevant to the position plus two (2) years recent, related experience in a health setting working with complex care clients with concurrent disorders.
Skills and Abilities:

Assessment and Treatment:

Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.



Teaching:
Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.

Knowledge Integration:
Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.

Communication:

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff and members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written, computer communication means.

Ability to effectively apply conflict resolution skills.

Critical Thinking:
Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision making skills using a systems approach.

  • Human Caring and

Relationship Centered Practice:

Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.



Management:
Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team and collaborates across disciplines.

Leadership:
Promotes staff morale, engagement and empowerment.

Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.



Teamwork:
Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.

Equipment:
Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Meditech and Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.

  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
Who we are

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities.

We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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