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Case Worker Assertive Community Treatment (232536)Island Health • Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
Case Worker Assertive Community Treatment (232536)

Case Worker Assertive Community Treatment (232536)

Island Health • Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada
26 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 (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator or designate works within the organizations framework and standards and a rehabilitation/recovery harm reduction focused model as a member of a interdisciplinary treatment team the Case Worker provides assessment intervention treatment outreach and/or detoxification and/or recovery consultation and referral for clients experiencing mental health and/or alcohol & 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 in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle; and Valid Drivers License.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Training And Experience

Baccalaureate Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution. Recognised post basic education related to mental illness and/or alcohol and drug addiction; up to two (2) years recent related experience.

An understanding of mental health and alcohol and drug addiction issues; 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. Experience working with adults and youth with mental health and substance use issues.

Valid BC Drivers License.

Skills And Abilities

  • Demonstrated competence in the treatment of addiction and mental illness congruent with VIHAs 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 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.


Requirements




Required Experience:

IC


Employment Type : Gig
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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