Licensed Practical Nurse

A good understanding of mental illness, addiction issues, psychotrophic medications and psychosocial rehabilitation principles/ strengths-based model.

Ability to establish and maintain rapport with clients.

Ability to observe and recognize changes in clients.

Knowledge of and ability to implement psychosocial rehabilitation framework and strength-based, recovery-oriented techniques

Knowledge of trauma-informed care.

Knowledge of and ability to implement techniques related to concurrent disorders (mental illness and addiction), including motivation enhancement techniques and harm reduction.

Knowledge of an ability to work with the culturally diverse group of clients, including Aboriginal clients.

Knowledge of housing issues and community resources in Metro Vancouver.

Ability to effectively organize work

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position

Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others

Ability to operate related equipment (i.e. computers)

Ability to organize and prioritize

About Coast

Coast Mental Health (Coast) is one of the largest mental health non-profit societies in Canada and operates a large array of innovative housing and community-based rehabilitation services for people with a mental illness living in and around Vancouver. Coast operates in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia providing approximately 1000 people with supportive housing and 4000 clients living in the community with a wide variety of programs and services.

Coast fosters a client-driven, recovery-oriented environment that promotes restoring health, personal growth and a return to society for individuals with a mental illness through advocacy and providing direct programs and services. Coast is deeply invested in cultural safety, reconciliation, and anti-racism. Our employees receive training on cultural humility, trauma-informed practice, and inclusive leadership. We strive to reflect the communities we serve and value lived experience alongside professional qualifications.

***For any unionized positions, current/internal Coast employees must apply within seven (7) days of the posting date with their internal UKG account (using their Coast email address), in order to be considered as an internal applicant. Current/internal Coast employees who apply to a unionized position using an external account (or email), or after the seven (7) day deadline will be considered an external candidate. In this case, seniority will not be considered.***

Coast Mental Health is committed to creating a culture of diversity and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion or disability.