Substance Use Clinician - Masters

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour

Job Summary

We’re currently hiring a Full-Time Substance Use Clinician! This is an incredible opportunity for passionate professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of individuals and families navigating mental health and substance use challenges.

What We’re Looking For :

• A Master’s degree in a related field such as Counselling Psychology or Social Work
• At least 2 years of recent experience working with affected individuals and families or an equivalent blend of education, training, and real‑world practice
• Professional registration eligibility with the relevant association
• A valid B.C. Driver’s License and personal vehicle for work‑related travel

Details Overview

As a member of the designated community Mental Health & Substance Use Services or Integrated Response team, supports engagement, care coordination and system navigation across substance use & mental health services, local service areas, and regional and provincial services, with an emphasis on reducing barriers to enter / re‑enter the system of care and facilitating timely treatment and rapid re‑engagement of clients where appropriate and feasible. Provides client and family‑centered care through a trauma‑informed approach and evidence‑informed practice to individuals and families with and affected by serious and persistent mental disorders and alcohol and drug addictions.

As a clinician in a shared‑team model, provides initial screening, intake, client assessment, treatment recommendations and plans, determines referral needs, follow‑up support, provides therapy including group therapy, liaises regarding complex situations, provides group education, liaison with community resources for specialized services, counsels clients, and provides outreach as required; where assigned to Aftercare services, assigned as the most responsible clinician to specific clients dependent on the client's primary needs.

Maintains respect for client dignity and maximum client self‑determination and independence in provision of services. Participates in local committees and internal and external case conferences, and develops and delivers in‑services, presentations and training to clients, families and caregivers. Participates in the development of standardized documents, procedures and process, and contributes to the collation of data analytics. Participates in process improvement activities and follows clinical and customer best practices. May be required to work at more than one location and / or on an outreach basis in order to assess and / or engage with clients within their own environment and community.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience

Master’s Degree in an applicable social or health sciences program such as Counselling Psychology or Social Work. Two (2) years' recent related experience working with clients and families with, or affected by, mental illness and substance use disorders, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Eligible for registration with relevant / applicable professional association. Valid B.C. Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for work‑related purposes.

Skills and Abilities

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People – those we care for and those who care for them – are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community‑based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the workforce. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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