Provide advanced clinical practice and interventions for clients with mental health and alcohol and drug addiction problems and their caregivers/families.
Work within the organization’s framework and standards using a rehabilitation/recovery, harm-reduction focused model.
Collaborate as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Deliver substance use treatment modalities including individual psychotherapy and group facilitation.
Support positive change and independence for clients.
Continuously improve quality and safety as a shared responsibility.
Travel between multiple sites as required and ensure transportation meets operational requirements
Requirements summary
Master’s Degree in a health-related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution.
Three (3) years recent related experience.
Significant understanding of alcohol and drug addiction issues, substance use assessments, treatment methodologies, intervention strategies, the change process, and community dynamics.
Knowledge of available programs and services and their interrelationships.
Knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act (or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience).
Valid BC Driver’s License.
Demonstrated advanced competence in treatment of addiction and mental illness within a rehabilitation/recovery, harm-reduction focused model.
Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills.
Organizational, problem solving, and teaching skills; judgment, observation, and client assessment skills; tact and empathy.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team.
Knowledge and experience with substance use treatment modalities, including individual psychotherapy for substance use and group facilitation.
Operate a personal computer with Windows-based software and operate related equipment.
CRC required (criminal record check)
Master’s Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institutionConsultationOutreachOrganizational skillsValid BC Driver's LicenseInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingInterdisciplinary team collaborationClient assessmentIntervention strategiesTeaching skillsPublic relationsGroup facilitationWork independently with limited supervisionJudgment and observationTreatment methodologiesHarm reductionSubstance use assessmentsAddiction assessment
Job description
Close Date Location Victoria Quadra Street Health Clinic (ADSC) - Victoria, BC V8W 2K7 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement Shift Start Time/End Time 0800-1600 Days Off Weekend/Stats Vacancy Type Regular FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $44.85 - $56.02 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Jun. 19 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reports to the Clinical Coordinator or designate. Utilizing advanced clinical knowledge contributes to the efficiency of service delivery and advancement of practice and interventions. Working within the organization's framework and standards, and a rehabilitation/recovery, harm reduction focused model, as a member of a interdisciplinary treatment team, the Mental Health and Addictions Clinician, Addiction Services provides advanced clinical practice and interventions relating to assessment, intervention, treatment, outreach and/or, consultation, detoxification and/or recovery and referral for clients experiencing mental health and alcohol and drug addiction problems and their caregivers/families. Travel may be a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority.
Qualifications
Education, Training And Experience Masters Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution. Three (3) years recent related experience. A significant understanding of alcohol and drug addiction issues, substance use assessments, treatment methodologies, intervention strategies, the change process, and community dynamics; Significant knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering services in the community; Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act; or An equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's License. Skills And Abilities
Demonstrated advanced competence in the treatment of addiction and mental illness congruent with the organization's framework and standards within a rehabilitation/recovery, harm-reduction focused model.
Communication (verbal and written)
Travel between multiple sites
Advanced clinical practice
Rehabilitation/recovery model
Detoxification and/or recovery
Individual psychotherapy for substance use
Adult education skills
Workload prioritization and organization
Operate personal computer with Windows-based software
Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and teaching skills.
Demonstrated judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy.
Work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision.
Demonstrated knowledge of adult education skills.
Work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Promote positive change and independence.
Prioritize and organize workload.
Ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Operate a personal computer with a variety of Windows based software.
Foster good public relations.
Operate related equipment. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD4475.pdf Additional information for applicants This position is located at Addictions Outpatient Treatment (AOT). Candidates for this position must have knowledge and experience with substance use treatment modalities and have experience in both individual psychotherapy for substance use and group facilitation Additional Clauses Requisition CA Health Science Professionals Affiliation/Union BCGEU
