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MHSU Clinician-Addiction Services (229415)Island Health • Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
MHSU Clinician-Addiction Services (229415)

MHSU Clinician-Addiction Services (229415)

Island Health • Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Description

In accordance with the Vision Purpose and Values and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Clinical Coordinator or designate. Utilizing advanced clinical knowledge contributes to the efficiency of service delivery and advancement of practice and interventions. Working within the organizations framework and standards and a rehabilitation/recovery harm reduction focused model as a member of a interdisciplinary treatment team the Mental Health and Addictions Clinician Addiction Services provides advanced clinical practice and interventions relating to assessment intervention treatment outreach and/or consultation detoxification and/or recovery and referral for clients experiencing mental health and alcohol and drug addiction problems and their caregivers/families. Travel may be a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Training And Experience

Masters Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution.

Three (3) years recent related experience.

A significant understanding of alcohol and drug addiction issues substance use assessments treatment methodologies intervention strategies the change process and community dynamics;

Significant knowledge of available programs and services their interrelationships and their function in delivering services in the community;

Knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act; or

An equivalent combination of education training and experience.

Valid BC Drivers License.

Skills And Abilities

  • Demonstrated advanced competence in the treatment of addiction and mental illness congruent with the organizations framework and standards within a rehabilitation/recovery harm-reduction focused model.
  • 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.
  • Work independently demonstrating initiative with limited supervision.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of adult education skills.
  • 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.


Requirements



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Experience: years
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