Clinical Coordinator, Community Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $52.25 - $65.27 / hour

Are you a compassionate leader with a strong clinical background and a passion for community mental health? Join our dynamic team as a Clinical Coordinator in our Community Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) program! In this pivotal role, you’ll bring your expertise in individual, family, and group modalities to support both clients and our dedicated staff. You’ll lead with empathy, coordinate care with purpose, and shape mental health services that make a real difference.

• A Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, or a relevant health-related discipline
• 4 years of recent, related clinical experience, including 2 years of staff supervision
• Proven skills in mental health/psychiatry practice within community and/or hospital settings
• Eligibility for registration with your professional association
• A valid B.C. driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle

If you're ready to lead with heart and make an impact in your community, we’d love to meet you!

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Fraser Health MHSU

In accordance with Fraser Health's Vision, Mission and Values, Mental Health & Substance Use program mandates and clinical practice guidelines, and with an emphasis on rehabilitation and recovery 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 by coordinating the day-to-day operation of the mental health & substance use team, enabling care coordination within the local service area and across the care continuum including substance use services, mental health services, regional and provincial services.

Facilitates consistent, relevant and timely treatment on-demand, rapid re-engagement, and access to information and outreach services where appropriate and feasible to assess and/or engage with clients within their own environment and community. Provides leadership to contracted service providers and interdisciplinary teams in the development, delivery, and evaluation of service delivery to enable effective utilization of client resources.

Establishes strong working relationships with other health care providers and community partners. Ensures that operations and service planning align with establishing a dignifying, purposeful and trusting relationship with clients, promoting self-determination and independence; encourages knowledge exchange in day-to-day activities, and empowers clients and natural supports to connect and engage within their communities. Ensures that individuals with lived experience and their family members are supported in navigating the health care system.

• Coordinates the day-to-day activities to ensure optimal use of resources and efficient use of clinical staff by methods such as establishing client priorities, assigning and adjusting work assignments, ensuring that necessary resources are available, promoting a positive team environment, and ensuring that staff have access to critical incident debriefing.
• Supervises designated clinical staff by participating in performance evaluation, assisting in planning staff training, development and orientation requirements, and developing, organizing and implementing in-services and education programs for staff in collaboration with the Manager. Participates in the recruitment of new clinical staff by acting as an interview panel member, developing interview questions, and making recommendations to the Manager regarding hiring decisions.
  
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