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MHSU Clinician-Addiction Services

Island Health

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#Consultation#Casual#Outreach#Mental Health Act#BC Driver's License#Recovery#Referral#Detoxification#Addiction Services
#Interdisciplinary team
#Harm reduction
#Guardianship Act
CasualOn Site2-5 yrsCA$45 - CA$56 / HOUR

Location

Victoria, British Columbia

Salary

CA$45 - CA$56 / HOUR

Quick overview

  • Provide advanced clinical practice and interventions for clients with mental health and alcohol and drug addiction problems.
  • Conduct assessment, intervention, treatment, outreach, and/or consultation as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
  • Provide detoxification and/or recovery and referral services.
  • Work within organizational frameworks, standards, and a rehabilitation/recovery, harm-reduction focused model.
  • Support clients and their caregivers/families.
  • 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, change process, and community dynamics.
  • Significant 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 the organization's framework and standards.
  • 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.
  • Ability to 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 institutionOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingInterdisciplinary team collaborationClient assessmentIntervention strategiesTeaching skillsPublic relationsOperating related equipmentTact and empathyWork independently with limited supervisionTreatment methodologiesClinical judgmentSubstance use assessmentsEffective communication (verbal and written)Addiction assessmentAdvanced clinical practiceRehabilitation/recovery modelDetoxification and/or recoveryAdult education skillsWorkload prioritization and organizationComputer literacy (Windows-based software)Harm reduction focused model

Job description

Close Date Location Pembroke Street Mental Health - MSHU (PSMH) - Victoria, BC V8T 1J5 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 0800-1600, 0830-1630, 0800-1545, As Required Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $44.85 - $56.02 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Jul. 6 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.

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Island Health is hiring for education-focused roles in Victoria, British Columbia. This opening is listed as casual.

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  • 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 Additional Clauses Requisition CA Health Science Professionals Affiliation/Union BCGEU

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    Market context

    Addiction services demand in British Columbia

    In British Columbia, addiction-services clinicians are often in demand because employers need practitioners who can assess substance use concerns, support treatment planning, and work within community and health-system settings. This role is competitive for candidates who bring a relevant master’s degree, recent related experience, and a strong grasp of addiction assessment, intervention, and change processes. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit before applying, and tailor your application to show direct experience with substance use treatment and interdisciplinary care.