Mental Health and Substance Use Specialist

3 weeks ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time
Role Summary

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a Mental Health and Substance Use Specialist to join the BC Psychosis team at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC.

This is a regular full-time position with a salary grade of L3, with a salary range of CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide individualized direct nursing care, discharge planning, and case coordination services to clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders, and/or dementia.
  • Conduct physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments and consult with other healthcare professionals to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized treatment plans.
  • Administer prescribed medications, monitor client response, and provide information to clients and their families on activities of daily living, medication use, and side effects.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate client records and participate in team meetings, quality improvement activities, and ongoing education.
Requirements
  • Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
  • Completion of a minimum 6-week or 240-hour clinical practicum/preceptorship in a mental health setting supplemented by coursework in mental health or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of concurrent disorders, substance use and abuse, harm reduction strategies, and principles and practices of conceptual models of psychiatric care.


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