Concurrent Disorders Youth Counsellor (Master's Degree)
Top Benefits
About the role
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Concurrent Disorders Youth Counsellor with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Concurrent Disorders Youth Counsellor with a Master's Degree to join the team at Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join the team!
As a Concurrent Disorders Youth Counsellor at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
- Provide screening and assessment services to youth clients.
- Identify the existence of concurrent disorders including mental health and/or substance abuse problems; conducts substance abuse, psychiatric, bio-psycho-social assessments, mental status examinations and case formulations.
- Develop and implement outcome orientated treatment plans that cover both mental health and substance use disorders.
- Provide treatment services to youth clients including individual, group and family therapy and education according to theoretical models.
- Collaborate with others to facilitate the management of cases.
- Coordinate care using a supportive case management approach within the principles of harm reduction.
- Facilitate the development of youth mental health, addiction, and concurrent disorders prevention and early identification strategies.
- Participate in case conferences/meetings with members of the multidisciplinary team... (continues with the original bullet list)
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree in Counselling, Counselling Psychology or Social Work from a recognized program.
- Three (3) years’ recent related experience providing professional services to youth who have substance abuse issues and/or mental health illness or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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 alcohol and/or other drug needs.
- Broad knowledge of youth mental health and substance abuse disorders and their interaction.
- Broad knowledge of DSM IV diagnostic classification system and case formulation.
- Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology.
- Broad knowledge of legislation, government policies and procedures that relate to the client.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and facilitate the development of an integrated system of addiction and mental health services, including working with specialty substance abuse and mental health agencies, and other related professionals.
- Demonstrated ability to gather relevant information to make a multi-dimensional substance misuse and mental health assessment.
- Demonstrated ability to complete a psychiatric assessment, case and treatment plan.
- Demonstrated ability to apply a variety of theoretical models to practice in assessment and intervention.
- 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 establish priorities, analyze and problem solve in pressure situations.
- 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 computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, Internet and e‑mail software.
Closing Statement
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. ...
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
- 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
Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
About Vancouver Coastal Health
Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care. We value career growth with employer-supported training, encourage a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and strive to create a supportive team environment. To learn more, visit vch.ca/careers
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VCHhealthcare/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/VCHhealthcare YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCHhealthcare Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vchhealthcare/
Concurrent Disorders Youth Counsellor (Master's Degree)
Top Benefits
About the role
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Concurrent Disorders Youth Counsellor with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Concurrent Disorders Youth Counsellor with a Master's Degree to join the team at Pacific Spirit Community Health Centre in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join the team!
As a Concurrent Disorders Youth Counsellor at Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
- Provide screening and assessment services to youth clients.
- Identify the existence of concurrent disorders including mental health and/or substance abuse problems; conducts substance abuse, psychiatric, bio-psycho-social assessments, mental status examinations and case formulations.
- Develop and implement outcome orientated treatment plans that cover both mental health and substance use disorders.
- Provide treatment services to youth clients including individual, group and family therapy and education according to theoretical models.
- Collaborate with others to facilitate the management of cases.
- Coordinate care using a supportive case management approach within the principles of harm reduction.
- Facilitate the development of youth mental health, addiction, and concurrent disorders prevention and early identification strategies.
- Participate in case conferences/meetings with members of the multidisciplinary team... (continues with the original bullet list)
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree in Counselling, Counselling Psychology or Social Work from a recognized program.
- Three (3) years’ recent related experience providing professional services to youth who have substance abuse issues and/or mental health illness or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
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 alcohol and/or other drug needs.
- Broad knowledge of youth mental health and substance abuse disorders and their interaction.
- Broad knowledge of DSM IV diagnostic classification system and case formulation.
- Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology.
- Broad knowledge of legislation, government policies and procedures that relate to the client.
- Demonstrated ability to work with and facilitate the development of an integrated system of addiction and mental health services, including working with specialty substance abuse and mental health agencies, and other related professionals.
- Demonstrated ability to gather relevant information to make a multi-dimensional substance misuse and mental health assessment.
- Demonstrated ability to complete a psychiatric assessment, case and treatment plan.
- Demonstrated ability to apply a variety of theoretical models to practice in assessment and intervention.
- 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 establish priorities, analyze and problem solve in pressure situations.
- 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 computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, presentation, Internet and e‑mail software.
Closing Statement
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. ...
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
- 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
Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
About Vancouver Coastal Health
Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care. We value career growth with employer-supported training, encourage a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and strive to create a supportive team environment. To learn more, visit vch.ca/careers
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VCHhealthcare/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/VCHhealthcare YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCHhealthcare Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vchhealthcare/