Substance Use Clinician, Social Determinants of Health

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a mental health-related discipline from a recognized educational institute;
• Two (2) years' recent related experience;
• Post-degree preparation in program specific areas, such as Mental Health & Substance Use; or
• an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate a working knowledge of applicable legislation, and community resources, such as social and health programs, acts and policies.
• Strong advocacy skills.
• Educate and provide consultation to patients/families, support groups, and other health care professionals, including development and coordination of in-services, presentations and facilitation skills.
• Determine and deal with emergent situations.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, staff and other health care providers.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Work independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary health care team.
• Problem-solve and resolve conflict.
• Operate related equipment, including computerized systems.
• Initiate, develop and carry out program evaluation activities.
• Physically and emotionally perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries.