Intensive Case Management (ICM) Clinician

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Baccalaureate Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution; Recognized post basic education related to mental illness and/or substance use; Two (2) years of recent related experience supporting clients with substance use and mental health issues in a community setting; Strong knowledge of harm reduction philosophy and practice, as well as HIV, HCV and related issues; Experience working with persons living with substance use and, mental health concerns; Experience in engagement with persons who have severe substance use problems and do not readily engage in health care services; An understanding and application of substance misuse assessments, treatment methodologies, intervention strategies, the change process, and community dynamics; Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as Mental Health and Child Protection legislation; Knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering services in the community;

Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated competence in the treatment of addiction and mental illness congruent with VIHA's framework and standards within a rehabilitation/recovery, harm-reduction focused model;
• Demonstrated ability to practice from a harm reduction approach.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and nurture an environment of quality, trauma informed and culturally safe care.
• 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 in working with addiction clients.
• 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.