MHSU Clinician, Bachelors - Community Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour

We are looking for a Casual MHSU Clinician, Bachelors - Community Mental Health & Substance Use Services to join our team in Chilliwack, B.C.

• Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Clinical Counselling or other relevant health related discipline. Eligible for registration or membership with applicable professional association or regulatory body.
• Experience: At least two (2) years' recent, related experience working with clients and families with, or affected by, mental illness and substance use disorders, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will also be considered.
• Additional Requirements: Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

In accordance with Fraser Health's Vision, Mission and Values, program mandates and clinical practice guidelines, with an emphasis on recovery and rehabilitation and reducing barriers to re-enter the system of care, supports individuals and families with and affected by acute/episodic mental illness and substance use disorders. Focuses on provision of advocacy, supportive counselling, psycho-education, community resourcing, and care coordination support within the local service area across the care continuum, to ensure delivery of consistent, relevant and timely treatment, rapid re-engagement, and access to information where appropriate and feasible.

Contributes to the development of programs and provides education within the assigned program. Services may be provided on an outreach basis when required in order to assess and/or engage with clients within their own environment and community.

As a clinician in a shared-team model, provides intake, screening, and assessment services, treatment recommendations and plans, determines referral needs, provides follow-up support, group education, liaison with community resources for specialized services, counsels clients, provides outreach as required, and is assigned as the most responsible clinician to specific clients dependent on the client's primary needs. Provides client and family-centered care through a trauma-informed approach and evidence-informed practice.

Encourages knowledge exchange in day-to-day activities, empowers clients and natural supports to engage and connect within their communities, and ensures they are supported in navigating the health care system.