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

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $44.85 - $56.02 / hour.

Join Our Team as a Clinician for Community Mental Health & Substance Use! Are you passionate about making a meaningful impact in mental health and substance use services? We’re looking for dedicated professionals to join our dynamic team as a Clinician for Community Mental Health.

• Qualifications: Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Counselling or other relevant health-related discipline.
• Experience: At least two (2) years’ recent, related experience in a community or hospital psychiatric setting, or in a rapid response crisis stabilization function, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will also be considered.

In accordance with Fraser Health's Vision, Mission and Values, Mental Health & Substance Use 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. The clinician provides intensive individual and group therapy, liaison regarding complex situations, 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.

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, the clinician provides intake, screening, and assessment services, treatment recommendations and plans, determines referral needs, provides follow‑up support, group education, liaison with community resources for specialised services, counsels clients, provides outreach as required, and is assigned as the "most responsible clinician" to specific clients depending on the client’s primary needs. Client and family centred care is delivered through a trauma‑informed approach and evidence‑informed practice.

A dignifying, purposeful and trusting relationship with clients is established, promoting self‑determination and independence. Knowledge exchange, empowerment and navigation of the health care system are encouraged.