Mental Health and Substance Use Intake Screener
1 week ago
Mental Health and Substance Use Intake Screener
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Surrey, BC
What you'll do
- Provide screening services by methods such as receiving and screening all newly admitted clients within 24 hours, assessing urgency and prioritizing new referrals in collaboration with the Health Care Manager and/or designates and BC Corrections officials.
- Utilize a standardized approach for screening and assessing mental health and substance use concerns by administering evidence based tools as directed. Ensure that screening and assessment procedures are responsive to trauma caused by physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, and the gender, sexual orientation/identity, cultural, ethnic, and linguistic diversity of the population, by methods such as conducting screening/assessment in the clients own language or arranging for an appropriately qualified interpreter; symptoms of mood, anxiety, or posttraumatic stress disorder; evidence of recent injury; parenting status and skills; and administering genderresponsive assessments that query populationspecific needs such as prenatal care and birth control practices
- Initiate appropriate followup care and treatment for clients who have been identified to have a mental health and/or substance use concern by referring them for a more comprehensive assessment by other interdisciplinary team members.
- Prepare pertinent documentation such as admission histories, progress notes or flagging of risk and/or security concerns. Participate in clinical meetings, and may be required to present new clients in rounds/case conferences, and/or provide input to the treatment team regarding strategies to support the inmate upon admission.
- Collaborate with other team members and participate in educational programs by organizing group attendance, facilitating a feedback process and assisting with understanding of the physical and mental health care needs of the Corrections Health Services population.
- Work with the Administrative Assistant to assure regular collection of statistics. Compiles summary reports and presents data as requested.
What you bring
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a related allied heath discipline
- Two (2) years recent related experience in a mental health and/or substance use care setting working with offenders, forensic mental health patients and/or in secure health care settings or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Skills and Knowledge:
- Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
- Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
- Knowledge of the specific symptoms of major mental illnesses, substance use and/or concurrent disorders.
- Demonstrated ability to problem solve, adjust to new or unexpected events and to deal effectively with conflict situations.
What we bring
Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families.
Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.
That's why we're focused on your care too - offering health, wellness, development programs to support you - at work and at home.
- Join one of BC's largest employers with provincewide programs, services and operations offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
- Access to professional development opportunities through our inhouse training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
- Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
- Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
- PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
- Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.
Job Type:
Casual
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Wage:$36.99 to $46.27 per hour
Location:
Ave, Surrey, BC V3X 1B1
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
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As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.
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