Concurrent Disorder Clinician (Master's Degree) qathet General Hospital

Come work as a Concurrent Disorder Clinician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Relocation Reimbursement may be available!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Concurrent Disorder Clinician to join the Alcohol and Drug team at qathet General Hospital in Powell River BC. Apply today to join the team!

As a Concurrent Disorder Clinician at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

• Work within a multi/interdisciplinary team and as part of a broader integrated system to deliver services to clients experiencing various levels of substance misuse and mental illness.
• Provide independent substance use and mental health screening and comprehensive assessments including clinical impressions; provide appropriate treatment/support including individual and group therapy couples and family therapy and education; and identify the clients motivation and their stage in the treatment process and encourages engagement in treatment.
• Establish and maintain non-judgmental therapeutic relationships with clients collaborate and consult with colleagues and other community resources assist with developing/providing education services as required and participate in program sponsored interdisciplinary research.
• Participate in case conferences team meetings continuing education and/or program initiatives and engage in on-going team planning development evaluation and quality improvement activities.

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.

Education & Experience

• Masters degree in an Behavioural Health Discipline from a recognized program.
• Three (3) years recent related experience providing professional services to the designated client population who have substance use and mental illness or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.
• Valid BC Drivers License as required. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counselling skills.
• Broad knowledge of bio-psycho-social issues that may occur in response to changing mental health and substance use behaviours.
• Broad knowledge of mental health and substance use disorders and their interaction.
• Broad knowledge of DSM V diagnostic classification system.
• Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology.
• Broad knowledge of legislation government policies and procedures that relate to the client.
• Basic knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in health care.
• Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills to promote communication and leading to a cooperative approach to problem solving within a multi/interdisciplinary setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and facilitate the development of an integrated system of substance use and mental health services including working with specialty substance use and mental health agencies and other related professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to gather relevant information to make a multi-dimensional substance use and mental health assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to complete a mental health assessment case formulation and in consultation with the client to create a treatment plan that addresses both substance use and any level of mental illness.
• Knowledge of emergency/trauma mental health and crisis stabilization.
• Demonstrated ability to apply a variety of theoretical models to practice in assessment and intervention.
• Demonstrated ability to draw out and honour information that will contribute to understanding of the clients situation.
• Demonstrated ability to assess and respond appropriately to emergent situations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients colleagues referral sources medical personnel and community agency personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and problem solve in pressure situations.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Skilled in the use of equipment and in the techniques appropriate for treatment.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a electronic client care information system and word processing spreadsheet presentation Internet and e-mail software.

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.

• Comprehensive health benefits package including MSP extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports including counselling critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

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.


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