Provide competent, safe and ethical mental health and substance use care as a member of an interprofessional team.
Complete assessment and involve the person and their family to develop and implement a plan of care and intervention.
Assist people in managing mental health or addiction challenges according to their care plan and personal goals.
Provide care in settings such as physician practices, homes, schools and communities.
Apply best practices and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
Teach persons one-on-one and in groups.
Communicate effectively with persons, families, the public, physicians and interprofessional team members.
Promote person-centered care, cultural sensitivity, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
Organize work, set objectives and priorities, and achieve results.
Promote cooperation among the interprofessional team and collaborate across disciplines.
Participate in professional development of self and others
Requirements summary
Bachelor’s degree in an Allied Health, Behavioral or Social Science field relevant to the position plus two (2) years recent experience in a health setting working with complex care clients with mental health and/or addiction issues, or equivalent related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Current valid BC driver’s license.
Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing assessments and utilize appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Ability to teach persons one-on-one and in groups.
Demonstrated computer skills including Windows-based programs.
Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Bachelor’s degree (from an accredited educational institution) in an Allied Health, Behavioral or Social Science field relevant to the positionPerson-centered careTherapeutic interventionsCultural sensitivityPhysical ability to perform dutiesClient advocacyCritical thinking and decision makingFostering teamworkOperating related equipment as requiredIntegrating best practice and current research evidenceInitial and ongoing assessmentTeaching one-on-one and in groupsEffective communication with persons, families, the public, physicians, and interprofessional team membersConflict resolution and solving interpersonal differencesSocial justice concernsOrganizing work, setting objectives and prioritiesLeadership and collaboration across disciplinesComputer skills including Windows-based programs
Job description
Position Summary
Are you a Mental Health & Substance Use Clinician looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Primary Care department. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, and with Northern Health’s vision of an idealized system of services where people and their families receive primary care services in Primary Care Homes supported by interprofessional teams, this position functions as a member of the interprofessional team and applies best practices to provide competent, safe and ethical care for people and their families in settings such as physician practices, homes, schools and communities. Through assessment and involvement of each person and their family, the Primary Care MHSU Clinician develops and implements a plan of care and intervention to assist the person in managing their mental health or addiction challenges. The Primary Care MHSU Clinician will provide care according to the person’s care plan and the person’s personal goals. Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:30 to 16:30 Qualfications
Bachelor’s degree (from an accredited educational institution) in an Allied Health, Behavioral or Social Science field relevant to the position plus two (2) years recent, experience in a health setting working with complex care clients with a combination of mental health and/or addiction issues. Or equivalent related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Current valid BC driver’s license. Skills and Abilities:
Assessment and Treatment: Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing assessments and utilize appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Teaching: Ability to teach persons both one-on-one and in groups.
Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with persons, families, the public, physicians and members of the interprofessional team. Ability to effectively solve interpersonal differences and resolve conflict.
Critical Thinking: Problem solve demonstrating critical thinking and decision making skills. .
Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Ability to promote person centered care, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
Benefits
Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service
Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions
Employee referral program with attractive incentives
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
Comprehensive benefits including extended health and dental
Municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees
Casual employees have option of paying for benefits
Access to outdoor activities and shortest commutes in BC
Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions
Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and priorities and achieve results.
Leadership: promotes cooperation among the interprofessional team and collaborates across disciplines. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation and participates in professional development of self and others.
Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of person-centered care.
Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Windows based programs. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
Ability: Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Where you will be working: Primary and Community Care Northern Health’s approach to person and family-centered care involves creating health care teams, which include your doctor or nurse practitioner and other health care professionals, to provide a range of health care services. The quality of care increases by providing continuity of care over time and across settings, and will result in better long-term health outcomes.
Community
Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Houston More about Northern Health Northern Health covers nearly 600,000 square kilometers, delivering health services to more than two dozen communities and 55 First Nations communities across the region. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, person centered care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC. What Northern Health Has to Offer You! Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being.
Here’s what we provide:
Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions. Important Application Information Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
Program certificates or diplomas.
High school, college, or university transcripts.
Cover letter and resume (recommended). International Applicants Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our
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