Concurrent Disorder Clinician

Join to apply for the Concurrent Disorder Clinician (Masters) role at Vancouver Coastal Health. The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr – CAD $52.81/Hr. Overview Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Concurrent Disorder Clinician to join the Adult Mental Health team in North Vancouver, BC. The position involves delivering services to clients experiencing various levels of substance misuse and mental illness within a multi‑interdisciplinary team and a broader integrated system. Responsibilities Work within a multi/interdisciplinary team and as part of a broader integrated system to deliver services to clients experiencing various levels of substance misuse and mental illness. Provide independent substance use and mental health screening, and comprehensive assessments including clinical impressions; provide appropriate treatment/support including individual and group therapy, couples and family therapy, and education; and identify the client’s motivation and their stage in the treatment process and encourages engagement in treatment. Establish and maintain non‑judgmental therapeutic relationships with clients, collaborate and consult with colleagues and other community resources, assist with developing/providing education services as required, and participate in program sponsored interdisciplinary research. Participate in case conferences, team meetings, continuing education, and/or program initiatives and engage in ongoing team planning, development, evaluation and quality improvement activities. Education & Experience Master’s degree in a Behavioural Health Discipline from a recognized program. Three (3) years’ recent related experience providing professional services to the designated client population who have substance use and mental illness, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver’s License as required. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle. Knowledge & Abilities Comprehensive knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counselling skills. Broad knowledge of bio‑psycho‑social issues that may occur in response to changing mental health and substance use behaviours. Broad knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders and their interaction. Broad knowledge of DSM‑V diagnostic classification system. Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology. Broad knowledge of legislation, government policies and procedures that relate to the client. Basic knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in health care. Demonstrated listening and information‑seeking skills to promote communication and leading to a cooperative approach to problem‑solving within a multi/interdisciplinary setting. Demonstrated ability to work with and facilitate the development of an integrated system of substance use and mental health services, including working with specialty substance use and mental health agencies, and other related professionals. Demonstrated ability to gather relevant information to make a multi‑dimensional substance use and mental health assessment. Demonstrated ability to complete a mental health assessment, case formulation and, in consultation with the client, to create a treatment plan that addresses both substance use and any level of mental illness. Knowledge of emergency/trauma mental health and crisis stabilization. Demonstrated ability to apply a variety of theoretical models to practice in assessment and intervention. Demonstrated ability to draw out and honour information that will contribute to understanding of the client’s situation. Demonstrated ability to assess and respond appropriately to emergent situations. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients, colleagues, referral sources, medical personnel, and community agency personnel. Demonstrated ability to analyze and problem‑solve in pressure situations. Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities. Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events. Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for treatment. Basic computer literacy to operate an electronic client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, Internet and e‑mail software. Work Hours and Requirements 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 the offering of any missing vaccines and the implementation of appropriate actions in the event of future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. Benefits Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan. Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities. Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families. Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers. Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff. Commitment to Equity and Inclusion 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. Application Process Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted for this posting. 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