Clinical Support Worker, Substance Use Services

5 months ago


Chilliwack, Canada Fraser Health Full time

Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $31.56 - $33.28 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
Fraser Health continues to be recognized as one of BC's Top Employers, are you someone who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of others?

Fraser Health is the second largest health system in Canada with over 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers, and is the largest of five regional health authorities in British Columbia, providing hospital and community-based health services to nearly 2 million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a **Casual** **Clinical Support Worker, Substance Use Services **located in **Chilliwack, British Columbia**.

We are looking for applicants with;
- Completion of recognized Social Service Worker program or Substance Use Certificate
- One (1) year recent, related experience working with clients with substance use issues
- Successful completion of St. John's Ambulance Safety Orientated First Aide Certificate
- Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR) Health care level or equivalent
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

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Detailed Overview:
The Clinical Support Worker (CSW) provides a variety of support functions within the continuum of substance use services. In collaboration with the multidisciplinary team, the CSW works in areas such as the Rapid Access Addictions Clinic (RAAC) to assist clients in detox settings, supports functions of Opiate Agonist Therapy (OAT) clinics, and provides outreach as required to support clients through their treatment and recovery. The CSW works with clients in environments such as supervised clinical settings or in the community to provide regular check-in support, access to medical and counselling support, referrals for housing and other supports including additional treatment and income assistance.

Monitors clients physical and psychological status and assists in the primary care aspect of the clients overall medical health; follows up on physicians orders regarding referrals and diagnostic tests; takes and records vital signs; initiates and maintains client charts. Performs intake duties to determine client eligibility for services, orients clients to services, completes necessary documentation and maintains records. Assists with group and/or individual discussion to provide information to clients and families regarding lifestyle, substance use issues and maintaining optimum health. Provides clients with information regarding community services and resources and completes referrals as appropriate. Participates in case planning with clients, counsellors, and primary care providers and assists in the delivery of the clinical and primary care program. Works collaboratively with the clients using a strengths-based model, motivational interviewing and engagement techniques.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provides support in a clinical setting by monitoring client's physical and psychological status according to established standards and policies by performing duties such as setting up and dismantling exam rooms, obtaining urine specimens for routine drug screening following established procedures; arranging for blood tests and diagnostic testing as directed; taking and recording vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and respiration and reporting changes to primary care providers; booking appointments, making referrals to specialists, and managing patient scheduling.
- Performs intake and discharge duties by meeting with clients to determine eligibility for services by gathering personal information including history and length of substance use and completing biopsychosocial assessments by asking questions to clients based on pre-established list and documenting their responses, identifying areas of need, and processing intake documentation. Develops discharge summaries with clients to ensure treatment plans are in place prior to client being discharged; collaborates with medical staff and counsellors as appropriate.
- Observes and supports individuals in appropriate medication management, in accordance with the plan of treatment/care and established policies and procedures.
- Maintains related records a



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