Outreach worker Jobs in Powell River, BC

Salary Details

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

Job Summary

Come work as a Substance Use Aftercare Outreach Clinician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Substance Use Aftercare Outreach Clinician to join the team in Powell River BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Substance Use Aftercare Outreach Clinician with VCH you will :

• Work as a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide a range of mental health and substance use supports.
• Use an outreach model that is strengths-based and inclusive of harm reduction approaches this position will support client goals including detox / substance use stabilization treatment and recovery programming as well as those in the pre-contemplative stage in addition to supporting wellness initiatives.
• Provision of harm reduction education group facilitation across the transtheoretical model of change and case management toward and between treatment initiatives are part of the role.
• Establish and maintains relationships with clients collaborates with multidisciplinary team and other community resources liaises and consults with internal / external physicians governmental and community social service health and mental health agencies to facilitate clients wellness journeys.
• Participate in committees and meetings engages in on-going team planning development and quality improvement activities and maintain and updates own knowledge.
• Provide direct clinical services in the form of immediate assessment intervention referral and support to clients in urgent situations.
• Provide crisis intervention-stabilization as required and collaborates with colleagues and other caregivers in the identification and resolution of client care issues ethical dilemmas coordination and integration of care.
• Act as client advocate supports client recovery goals including building recovery capital develops coordinates and delivers evidence based treatment / interventions.

This work is framed within VCHs commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety Anti-Racism Equity Diversity and Inclusion and Planetary Health.

ABOUT POWELL RIVER BC

On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. Originally founded as a resource extraction centre - once home to the worlds largest pulp and paper mill - Powell River now offers adventurers countless opportunities for kayaking canoeing rock climbing golfing boating hiking biking fishing and scuba diving. This area is host to world-class art galleries tremendous dining opportunities and memorable events and festivals.

On the doorstep of both Vancouver and Vancouver Island the Powell River region offers an array of experiences for travelers of all kinds no matter the season. Experience the legendary Sunshine Coast Trail and Powell Forest Canoe Route rock-climb the Eldred Valley snowshoe in the Knuckleheads; this is the adventure destination youve long been waiting for.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Closing Statement

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care research and teaching delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH we embrace thinking boldly taking smart risks and going first when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

At Vancouver Coastal Health our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices diverse teams and inclusive environments which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BCs Top Employers Canadas Best Diversity Employers and Canadas Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1