Primary Care Network Clinician

1 week ago


Chilliwack, Canada Fraser Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate individual to join our team as a Primary Care Network Clinician. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families in our community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide diagnostic client assessments and brief, short-term individual interventions/group therapy to individuals who identify as Indigenous, using a variety of interviewing, counselling, and assessment methods.
  • Coordinate cases and formulate treatment plans and goals within the Primary Care Network, in collaboration with appropriate Mental Health and Substance Use Services staff, assigned agency staff, family members/natural supports, and other services.
  • Use crisis intervention and outreach as required to support clients and their families.
  • Facilitate clients' utilization of appropriate community services and rehabilitative programs, such as alcohol and drug treatment, vocational programs, Mental Health and Substance Use Services Specialized Community Services Programs, Primary Care Centres, clubhouses, transition homes, and community groups.
  • Provide urgent response crisis stabilization and facilitate hospital admission when required.
  • Maintain client records and statistics, prepare reports, and complete forms as required, in accordance with regional policies and standards.
  • Advocate on behalf of Indigenous clients and in support of families/natural supports to assist in accessing appropriate services related to housing, food security, and income.
  • Provide culturally appropriate education to clients, families/natural supports, and staff and other agencies regarding community mental health and substance use resources, programs, and issues.
  • Participate in quality improvement and risk management activities for assigned area, including participating in quality initiatives, providing feedback to the Coordinator about needs and gaps in programs and services, and suggesting solutions to improve the linkage and collaboration between Mental Health and Substance Use Services and Primary Care Networks.
  • Participate in ongoing education to maintain current and relevant practice, including culturally appropriate clinical education, as well as maintaining current knowledge of relevant Federal and Provincial legislation and amendments that impact mental health and substance use care and service delivery.
Qualifications
  • Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical Counselling, or other relevant health-related discipline.
  • Eligible for registration with the appropriate professional association.
  • Two years' recent, related experience in a community or hospital psychiatry setting working with clients and families with, or affected by, mental illness and substance use disorders, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultural practices and beliefs, awareness of traditional Indigenous health approaches, protocols, and healing practices, and an understanding of cultural issues.
  • Valid B.C. Driver's license and access to own vehicle with appropriate business coverage.
Skills and Abilities
  • Comprehensive applied knowledge of counselling techniques, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and other psychotherapeutic techniques.
  • Demonstrated client assessment and case consultation skills.
  • Knowledge of principles, practices, and theories of clinical counselling/social work as applied to Indigenous populations.
  • Ability to deliver culturally sensitive services to Indigenous populations.
  • Knowledge of how Indigenous culture impacts the development of individuals and communities.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of mental health disorders and concurrent disorders.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in the field of alcohol and drug misuse.
  • Demonstrated ability to undertake client assessments utilizing mental health and substance use standardized tools.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of emergency triage procedures, mental health status assessment, counselling principles, and interview techniques.
  • Working knowledge of psychopharmacology, crisis theory, and de-escalation techniques.
  • Working knowledge of DSM V Multiaxial Diagnosis or International Classification of Diseases 10.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, including empathic and respectful communication appropriate to the situation.
  • Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to get along well with clients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary team, and including the ability to effectively network with other services and agencies.
  • Ability to set priorities, organize work to effectively manage a demanding workload, and exercise sound judgment, both clinically and non-clinically.
  • Ability to work effectively and to flexibly manage changing workload needs under pressure, and during times of change.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, while seeking the appropriate level of consultation and approval from the Coordinator.
  • Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality in accordance with applicable regional policies.
  • Ability to learn new methodologies, ideas, and concepts.
  • Demonstrated ability to teach and facilitate learning of staff and/or clients/families.
  • Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction in a coaching/mentoring role.
  • Ability to provide effective and efficient service, while meeting clinical and administrative government and health region policies, standards, and protocol requirements.
  • Knowledge of Indigenous and community resources and methods of accessing them.
  • Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.


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