Addictions And Mental Health Worker Jobs

Ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process.

Comprehensive knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology, chemical dependency and addictions treatment, psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects) and psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.

Acts as a clinical resource for staff, supports staff training and development and promotes education and research.

Assists Manager with performing administrative duties and coordinates staffing, scheduling and clinical research activities.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At least two (2) years of experience working in a related environment or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Direct experience in the community social services sector with a working knowledge of community support agencies and resources is preferred.

Benefits: Eligible for 100% employer paid benefits. We offer comprehensive extended health and dental plans.

Diploma in a related Human or Social Services field.

Emergency First Aid with CPR Level C.

Complete the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General Criminal Record Check.

Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling skills.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.

Broad knowledge of mental health illness and treatment.

Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indication and side effects).

Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.

Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.

Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling skills.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.

Broad knowledge of mental health illness and treatment.

Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indication and side effects).

Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.

Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.

Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to assessment, individual and group counselling.

Experience in planning, preparing and presenting educational material is an asset.

Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and supervisors.

Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision.

Excellent organizational, interpersonal and oral communication and documentation skills.

Knowledge of the addictions and mental health fields and demonstrated ability to work within a complex system of services are required.

Experience in life skill teaching and support to individuals who struggle with mental health issues or other disabilities or conditions.

Two years of related experience with people with mental health issues, or other human service.

Experience in developing, planning and coordinating services.

University or College education in human services, other related disciplines, or high school diploma and related training.

Knowledge of Recovery as it applies to individuals with mental illness.

Knowledge of community support services related to income, housing, employment social integration and self help.

Engage with women who experience barriers to access and develop relationships of trust

Provide crisis intervention, conflict resolution and negotiation skills as necessary

Experience using harm reduction, feminist, relational/cultural and recovery theories

Knowledge of, and excellent relationships with community resources and community partners

Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience working in mental health, preferred

First Aid & CPR, ASIST, and CPI certifications

Previous leadership/management experience an asset

Demonstrates high degrees of independent decision making, motivation, creativity, flexibility, adaptability, and change management knowledge

Minimum five (5) years recent clinical experience in a position included in this portfolio

Experience and expertise in process planning and redesign work

Proven and highly developed leadership skills including vision, self-awareness, relationship and team building skills, and communication skills

Bachelors Degree from a health related discipline

Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling skills.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.

Broad knowledge of mental health illness and treatment.

Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indication and side effects).

Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.

Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.

Utilizes knowledge of project management principles and techniques in a multi-site health care environment.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Come work as a Manager, Mental Health & Addictions with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

As a Manager, Mental Health & Addictions with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

Perform other related duties as assigned

Complete other required documentation (e.g. leave management, education requests, travel claims, expense claims) within the required time frames;

Effective communication and time management skills;

Provide health teaching about mental illness and symptom management.

Identify, promote resolution, and management of all emergency situations concerning individuals, staff, and property;

Your benefits – After 90 days will be enrolled in healthcare benefits plan

Ensure effective communication with manager, staff team, home staff or landlord and external treatment teams concerning individual’s progress;

Three (3) years’ experience working with preschool, school age, and adolescent children with neurodevelopmental disorders providing behavioral based interventions

Demonstrated experience and ability to provide functional behavioral assessments

Demonstrated ability to provide psychoeducation for problems commonly associated with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Demonstrated knowledge of evidence based standards and practices for behavioral intervention for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders

Participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences and participates in the overall development of the clients’ treatment plans

Facilitates the monitoring of outcomes relevant to the treatment goals.

Grade 12 plus one-year related experience or graduate of recognized one-year related business/clerical program

Demonstrated knowledge of STAR, PHS and Time Capture is preferred

Mental Health experience is preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office programs preferred

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

A skills test may be included as part of the hiring process**

Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and priorities and achieve results.

"Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.

Critical Thinking: Problem solve demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position **

Experience working in child and youth mental health services.

One (1) year or more of experience working in child and youth mental health services.

Exposure to regular travel in remote locations and in all (reasonable) weather conditions.

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Child and Youth Care

May be required to use own vehicle on an expense account basis.

Ability to work outside of regular hours.

Leverages the expertise and experience of others for organizational success

Job Knowledge & Quality of Work

Expresses themselves clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing

Displays high emotional intelligence; uses tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive, complex and confidential situations

Has a manner, style and presence that makes a positive impression

Listens to and considers others’ views

Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process.

Broad knowledge of counseling skills and group facilitation skills.

Broad knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.

Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centred care model.

Broad knowledge of BCCNM standards for nursing/psychiatric nursing practice.

Broad knowledge of mental illness and treatment.

Knowledge and experience in Risk management as asset.

Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of Mental Health Case Management and Recovery

Demonstrated understanding and functional knowledge of the CCRB mandate and risk management.

Experience in Mental Health Case Management Service delivery and Psychosocial Rehabilitation.

Knowledge of recovery, PSR and Case management principles

Demonstrated Leadership skills and knowledge of LEADS in a caring Environment

Provide health teaching about addiction, mental illness and symptom management

Identify, promote resolution, and management of all emergency situations concerning participants, staff, and property

Ensure effective communication with Director, Managers, staff team, and external treatment teams concerning each participant’s progress

Experience working in the addiction and mental health field

Health and safety knowledge; knowledge of safe food handling procedures

Applied Suicide Interventions Skills and Training (ASIST)