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Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values and the strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA. The requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reporting to the Coordinator, Substance Use Services, 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 clinician participates in planning and assessment of community resources and client needs, liaises with relevant community services, links the Substance Use program with other service agencies, and provides consultation and education on Substance Use services to other providers while maintaining clinical records.
Qualifications
Education, Training and Experience 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. 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 multicultural issues.
Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD3638.pdf Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full-time Job function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr
