Concurrent Disorders Counsellor, Bc Mental Health
5 months ago
**Concurrent Disorders Counsellor**
BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services
Coquitlam, BC
**What you’ll do**
- Conduct intake and comprehensive psychosocial, social and concurrent disorder assessments of adults experiencing severe psychiatric and behavioural difficulties who have been referred by the Courts to determine current level of functioning and areas of strengths and deficits by methods such as utilizing best practices, evidence based practices and the principles of harm reduction; interviewing patients to identify their developmental history and their perception of level of social functioning and problems, interviewing family members and other community sources for collateral information, collecting file data and reviewing referral information from Police, Court and other community agencies, and consulting with treatment team members; analyzing and interpreting data from established assessment tools; identifying client needs, formulating treatment goals and barriers to treatment; preparing a written assessment that may be utilized in Court, submitting recommendations and information related to diagnosis, fitness to stand trial, mental state at a time of offence and treatment plans; and preparing ongoing written assessments of patient progress and submitting written reports to the B.C. Board of Review and/or Review Panel regarding recommendation for release.
- Provide direct concurrent disorders treatment and support services for patients regarding alcohol and/or drug abuse issues by methods such as carrying out evidence based individual, group and family therapies according to a variety of theoretical models; establishing and maintaining therapeutic relationships based on respect; developing and providing psychosocial group programs targeting specific areas of psychological and social functioning including social skills, anger management, coping skills, assertiveness training, and self-esteem; and probing reasons for substance abuse and addiction; eliciting concerns; exploring emotional response to substance abuse and addiction, identifying goals and expectations, reviewing client and family learning needs, assisting with understanding of illness, suggesting positive behavior modifications; examining motivations for change; and teaching relapse prevention strategies and insight oriented group counselling. Coordinates activities of self help volunteer groups such as AA and NA at the Forensic Psychiatric Hospital. Documents and charts patient involvement in concurrent disorders programs.
- Develop community substance abuse treatment plans for patients upon their release and provides outreach dual diagnosis treatment and support services to Forensic Community Clinics and Concurrent Disorders Programs in the community by assessing and screening FPH patients for referral to Dual Diagnosis treatment resources in the community; providing counselling for patients on an interim basis who are being discharged to the community but not yet been accepted for treatment by Community Concurrent Disorders Programs; developing concurrent disorders programs for Forensic clientele, and promoting working relationships and protocols between Adult Forensic Psychiatric Services and Concurrent Disorders Programs and other agencies. Participates in community education, prevention, and concurrent disorders awareness activities for dual diagnosis clients.
- Provide concurrent disorders consultation and training to adult Forensic Psychiatric Services and Concurrent Disorders Programs staff by developing and presenting concurrent disorder training; acting as a consultant to Forensic Services Providers and related agencies regarding individual cases, program development and access to Forensic Psychiatric Services; and acting as a resource for senior management, AFPS and ADP regarding program planning needs for concurrent disorder clients.
- Participate in BC Review Board hearings and responds to questions of the Review Board members, legal counsel for the client, crown counsel, and other participants as appropriate
**What you bring**
**Qualifications**:
- Masters Degree in an Allied Health Discipline from a recognized program.
- Three (3) years recent related experience in an addictions and mental health setting, or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
- Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.
Skills & Abilities
- Advanced knowledge of and a demonstrated ability in comprehensive psychosocial assessments and treatment services including therapeutic counselling and individual group and family therapies.
- Comprehensive knowledge of developmental theories, family dynamics, treatment and behaviour management modalities.
- Comprehensive knowledge of drug and alcohol addiction issues, best practices and evidence based practices.
- Seasoned knowledge and experience in working with psychiatrically disabled and substance abusing individuals.
- Awareness
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