Clinical Coordinator, Community Mental Health & Substance Use Services
About the role
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $49.25 - $61.52 / hour
Job Summary
Are you passionate about working in Mental Health & Substance Use Services? We're thrilled to announce that we have a Full Time position available based in Abbotsford.
Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling or other relevant health related discipline
- 4 years recent related clinical experience in individual, family and group modalities of practice in mental health/psychiatry in community and/or hospital settings
- 2 years supervisory experience
- Valid BC Drivers License & access to vehicle for work
To learn more about our MHSU programs and services, read employee insights, and current job vacancies, please visit this site: Fraser Health MHSU
Detailed Overview
In accordance with Fraser Health's Vision, Mission and Values, Mental Health & Substance Use program mandates and clinical practice guidelines, and with an emphasis on rehabilitation and recovery and reducing barriers to re-enter the system of care, supports individuals and families with and affected by acute/episodic mental illness and substance use disorders by coordinating the day-to day operation of the mental health & substance use team, enabling care coordination within the local service area and across the care continuum including substance use services, mental health services, regional and provincial services. Facilitates consistent, relevant and timely treatment on-demand, rapid re-engagement, and access to information and outreach services where appropriate and feasible to assess and/or engage with clients within their own environment and community. Provides leadership to contracted service providers and interdisciplinary teams in the development, delivery, and evaluation of service delivery to enable effective utilization of client resources.
Establishes strong working relationships with other health care providers and community partners. Ensures that operations and service planning align with establishing a dignifying, purposeful and trusting relationship with clients, promoting self-determination and independence; encourages knowledge exchange in day-to day activities, and empowers clients and natural supports to connect and engage within their communities. Ensures that individuals with lived experience and their family members are supported in navigating the health care system.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the day-to-day activities to ensure optimal use of resources and efficient use of clinical staff by methods such as establishing client priorities, assigning and adjusting work assignments, ensuring that necessary resources are available, promoting a positive team environment, and ensuring that staff have access to critical incident debriefing.
- Supervises designated clinical staff by participating in performance evaluation, assisting in planning staff training, development and orientation requirements, and developing, organizing and implementing in-services and education programs for staff in collaboration with the Manager. Participates in the recruitment of new clinical staff by acting as an interview panel member, developing interview questions, and making recommendations to the Manager regarding hiring decisions. Conducts client file reviews by reviewing clinical records ensuring that they are complete and clinically sound.
- Provides a linkage between community mental health and substance use programs, the acute care hospitals, and community residential facilities by performing duties such and such ... (continues with items 04‑16 as listed in the posting).
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling or other relevant health related discipline. Four (4) years recent related experience, including two (2) years of staff supervisory experience, as well as clinical experience in individual, family and group modalities of practice in mental health/psychiatry in community and/or hospital settings, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Eligible for registration with relevant professional association. Valid B.C. Driver's license and access to personal vehicle for work related purposes.
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement, revise and participate in the evaluation of programs.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective clinical supervision and leadership to staff within an interdisciplinary team setting.
- Comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and theories of social work, clinical counseling or other health related discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to teach and facilitate learning of staff and/or clients and families.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in continuously changing environment.
- Comprehensive practice knowledge and skills in individual, family, and group counseling.
- Working knowledge of emergency triage procedures, mental health status assessments, counseling principles and interview techniques.
- Working knowledge of psychopharmacology, community resources, crisis theory and de‑escalation techniques.
- Working knowledge of DSM V Multiaxial Diagnosis or International Classification of Diseases 10.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English.
- Problem solving, decision making skills, ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively deal with conflict situations.
- Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to perform duties of the position.
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community‑based services are ... (continues as in the posting).
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IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warning
Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.
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About Fraser Health Authority
The ❤️ of health care from Burnaby to Boston Bar on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to 32 First Nations within the territories of the Fraser Salish region.
Clinical Coordinator, Community Mental Health & Substance Use Services
About the role
Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $49.25 - $61.52 / hour
Job Summary
Are you passionate about working in Mental Health & Substance Use Services? We're thrilled to announce that we have a Full Time position available based in Abbotsford.
Requirements:
- Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling or other relevant health related discipline
- 4 years recent related clinical experience in individual, family and group modalities of practice in mental health/psychiatry in community and/or hospital settings
- 2 years supervisory experience
- Valid BC Drivers License & access to vehicle for work
To learn more about our MHSU programs and services, read employee insights, and current job vacancies, please visit this site: Fraser Health MHSU
Detailed Overview
In accordance with Fraser Health's Vision, Mission and Values, Mental Health & Substance Use program mandates and clinical practice guidelines, and with an emphasis on rehabilitation and recovery and reducing barriers to re-enter the system of care, supports individuals and families with and affected by acute/episodic mental illness and substance use disorders by coordinating the day-to day operation of the mental health & substance use team, enabling care coordination within the local service area and across the care continuum including substance use services, mental health services, regional and provincial services. Facilitates consistent, relevant and timely treatment on-demand, rapid re-engagement, and access to information and outreach services where appropriate and feasible to assess and/or engage with clients within their own environment and community. Provides leadership to contracted service providers and interdisciplinary teams in the development, delivery, and evaluation of service delivery to enable effective utilization of client resources.
Establishes strong working relationships with other health care providers and community partners. Ensures that operations and service planning align with establishing a dignifying, purposeful and trusting relationship with clients, promoting self-determination and independence; encourages knowledge exchange in day-to day activities, and empowers clients and natural supports to connect and engage within their communities. Ensures that individuals with lived experience and their family members are supported in navigating the health care system.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates the day-to-day activities to ensure optimal use of resources and efficient use of clinical staff by methods such as establishing client priorities, assigning and adjusting work assignments, ensuring that necessary resources are available, promoting a positive team environment, and ensuring that staff have access to critical incident debriefing.
- Supervises designated clinical staff by participating in performance evaluation, assisting in planning staff training, development and orientation requirements, and developing, organizing and implementing in-services and education programs for staff in collaboration with the Manager. Participates in the recruitment of new clinical staff by acting as an interview panel member, developing interview questions, and making recommendations to the Manager regarding hiring decisions. Conducts client file reviews by reviewing clinical records ensuring that they are complete and clinically sound.
- Provides a linkage between community mental health and substance use programs, the acute care hospitals, and community residential facilities by performing duties such and such ... (continues with items 04‑16 as listed in the posting).
Qualifications
Education and Experience
Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling or other relevant health related discipline. Four (4) years recent related experience, including two (2) years of staff supervisory experience, as well as clinical experience in individual, family and group modalities of practice in mental health/psychiatry in community and/or hospital settings, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Eligible for registration with relevant professional association. Valid B.C. Driver's license and access to personal vehicle for work related purposes.
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated ability to design, implement, revise and participate in the evaluation of programs.
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective clinical supervision and leadership to staff within an interdisciplinary team setting.
- Comprehensive knowledge of principles, practices and theories of social work, clinical counseling or other health related discipline.
- Demonstrated ability to teach and facilitate learning of staff and/or clients and families.
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in continuously changing environment.
- Comprehensive practice knowledge and skills in individual, family, and group counseling.
- Working knowledge of emergency triage procedures, mental health status assessments, counseling principles and interview techniques.
- Working knowledge of psychopharmacology, community resources, crisis theory and de‑escalation techniques.
- Working knowledge of DSM V Multiaxial Diagnosis or International Classification of Diseases 10.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as cooperatively and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English.
- Problem solving, decision making skills, ability to exercise sound judgment and effectively deal with conflict situations.
- Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
- Physical ability to perform duties of the position.
About Fraser Health
Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.
People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community‑based services are ... (continues as in the posting).
Instagram | Facebook | LinkedIn | X | Indeed | Glassdoor
IMPORTANT: Recruitment scam warning
Please be on alert for recruitment scams. We are aware of several scams targeting individuals by falsely claiming to represent Fraser Health. Always take precautions when sharing personal details with unverified sources. Please note that we will never ask for money or payment, nor ask you to download or install an app at any point during our recruitment process.
Cookies are used on this site to assist in continually improving the candidate experience and all the interaction data we store... (continues)
About Fraser Health Authority
The ❤️ of health care from Burnaby to Boston Bar on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations, and is home to 32 First Nations within the territories of the Fraser Salish region.