Mental Health and Substance Use Specialist

5 days ago


Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

About Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class healthcare organization that provides medical care, research, and teaching services to over one million BC residents.

We are seeking a skilled Mental Health and Substance Use Specialist to join our team at the Joseph and Rosalie Segal Family Community Health Centre in Vancouver, BC.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will provide individualized direct nursing care, discharge planning, and case coordination services to clients with severe and persistent mental illness, concurrent disorders, and dementia.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provides physical and psychosocial rehabilitation assessments
  • Consults, confers, and collaborates with other healthcare providers to develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Administers prescribed medicines, monitors client response, and provides ongoing information on activities of daily living, medication use, and side effects
  • Prepares and maintains accurate client records
  • Participates in team meetings, quality improvement activities, and professional development opportunities

Requirements

  • Curent practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or a Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
  • Completion of a minimum 6-week or 240-hour clinical practicum/preceptorship in a mental health setting
  • Demonstrated knowledge of concurrent disorders, substance use, and abuse, harm reduction strategies, including assessment and intervention

What We Offer

  • A comprehensive benefits package, including MSP, extended health, and dental, and a municipal pension plan
  • Opportunities for professional development and leadership growth
  • A dynamic and inclusive work environment

Estimated Salary Range: CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr.



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