Mental Health and Addictions Specialist

4 days ago


Vancouver, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time
Job Overview

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a highly skilled Mental Health and Addictions Outreach Nurse to join their team in Vancouver, BC. This is a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients struggling with mental health and addiction issues.

About the Role

The successful candidate will be responsible for conducting thorough assessments, providing counseling and support, and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care plans. A key aspect of this role is working closely with clients to reduce repeated contact with acute and community healthcare services, while also facilitating movement between different care settings.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Conduct psychiatric assessments and determine priority of care requirements based on client needs and available resources.
  • Provide counseling and support to clients to reduce reliance on acute and community healthcare services.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive care plans.
  • Facilitate movement between different care settings, including acute care, community agencies, and designated health centers.
  • Participate in case conferences and meetings with multidisciplinary teams.
Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must have current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives. Additionally, they should possess a Diploma in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing, along with two years of recent experience working with individuals with mental health and addictions issues. A valid BC Driver's License is also required.

Competitive Salary and Benefits

The salary range for this position is CAD $41.42/Hr. - CAD $55.91/Hr. In addition to a competitive salary, employees of Vancouver Coastal Health enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including extended health and dental coverage, as well as a municipal pension plan.

About Vancouver Coastal Health

Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching. Our organization serves over one million residents in British Columbia and is committed to delivering exceptional patient care, advancing medical knowledge, and fostering healthy communities. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.


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