Position Summary

Are you a Clinician looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Specialized Services department.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health and reporting to the Program Lead – Specialized Services or designate, the Clinician is responsible for providing primary therapeutic, case management and mental health and substance use support services for assigned clients, whether they are in hospital, residential or community settings. Such services are provided where and as required, in accordance with care plans agreed to by the inter-professional clinical team, the individual and family.
This position is supporting the Adult Day Treatment Program

Dawson Creek & District Hospital Dawson Creek and District Hospital is a full service community hospital that provides service to Dawson Creek and surrounding communities. It has 31 Acute Care beds and 15 regional adult psychiatric beds. Dawson Creek is the Orthopaedic Trauma and Surgical centre for the Northeast Region of BC. Services include:

• Emergency
• ICU
• Day Surgery
• Respiratory Therapy
• Primary Care
• Acute Care
• Diagnostic Imaging
• Laboratory

Visiting specialists including:

• Urology
• Dermatology
• Pediatrics
• Obstetrics and Gynecology

**Construction is underway on the new Dawson Creek & District Hospital, anticipated to open in Spring 2027. This state-of-the-art facility will be over 50% bigger than the current hospital and will feature 70 beds, modern patient care spaces, and expanded and enhanced services to meet the growing needs of the community. Designed with innovation and comfort in mind, the new hospital represents a transformative step forward in health care for the region. Join us now and be part of this exciting transition to the new facility! To learn more, visit Let's Talk DCDH.

Dawson Creek Wide blue skies and the rolling foothills of the Northern Rockies surround Dawson Creek. The city is also known as the Mile Zero City, as it marks the start of the Alaska Highway, a 2,400 km long highway connecting Alaska and the Yukon to Western Canada and the United States. Dawson Creek has a population of approximately 12,500. It provides primary service to a population of approximately 20,000 and helps serve the larger population of the Peace River Region of 60,000. There are eleven elementary schools, one middle school and one secondary school. The Northern Lights College provides adult education. Check out Dawson Creek for more information about this community where the northern lights shine.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.

• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service

• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions

• Employee referral program

• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC

• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:

• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position.

Examples may include:

• Program certificates or diplomas

• High school/college/university transcripts etc.

• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health Careers page.

Qualifications

• Baccalaureate degree in mental health and substance use related discipline, plus two years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

• Valid Class 5 BC driver’s license with access to personal vehicle for business purposes.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) through appropriate/prescribed technical, safety type interventions.

• Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.

• Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions with strong competency in harm reduction and trauma informed theory and evidence-based approaches to supporting individuals’ who are active in substance use, inclusive of: harm reduction supply provision, naloxone training, overdose prevention services, drug checking services, and overdose response. Understanding of the BC Mental Health Act as it applies to community mental health care, such as Section 28, Directors Warrants, and Extended Leave. Competence and confidence in common mental health and substance use related risk assessments and behavioral care planning.

• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff, and members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written, computer communication means, Ability to effectively apply conflict resolution skills.

• Ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills using a systems approach.

• Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.

• Ability to create culturally safe, trauma informed health care settings though individualized care planning and collaborative approaches to service provision, including Indigenous health services as possible.

• Ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team and collaborates across disciplines.

• Promotes staff morale, engagement, and empowerment. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.

• Ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.

• Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Meditech and Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and work processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.

• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

Comments

Competition #:

05717336

Employee Type:

CASUAL

Bargaining Unit:

BCGEU

Facility:

DAWSON CREEK & DIST HOSPI

Location:

Dawson Creek, BC

Department:

DCO MHSU INT DAY TX-ADUL

Reports To:

PROGRAM LEAD OR DESIGNATE

Hourly Wage:

$42.27 - $52.81

Close Date:

NOVEMBER 07, 2025

• All postings with a closing date specified close at 11:59 pm PT