Addictions And Mental Health Worker Jobs in Richmond, British Columbia

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

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

Broad knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.

Broad knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education or Behavioural Sciences.

Broad knowledge of mental illness and treatment.

Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.

Knowledge of mental health, substance abuse and addiction disorders and treatment.

Knowledge of community resources and their role in client care.

Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the client population.

Knowledge and understanding of group dynamics and processes.

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

Conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills.

Performs administrative transactions such as petty cash and assists residents in purchasing personal items, opening bank accounts, making deposits and/or withdrawals.

Provides direction to volunteers and mentors practicum students; receives resident feedback, requests, inquiries and complaints and responds as required.

Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Ability to work independently and in cooperation with others.

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.

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.

Grade 10 plus graduation from a recognized Nursing Assistant Program or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.

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

Basic knowledge of Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation, psychiatric disorders, medications and side effects, and psychosocial rehabilitation principles

Ability to establish and maintain rapport with patients including conflict resolution and crisis intervention skills

Ability to prioritize duties and responsibilities

What Northern Health has to offer you!

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

Travel is a requirement of this position; and flexibility in relation to work schedules and locations may be required.

Experience working with BC First Nations organizations and communities.

Knowledge of the health and wellness governance landscape in First Nations health in BC, particularly relative to mental wellness.

Knowledge of Aboriginal/First Nations mental wellness health system needs, including mental health and wellness issues that face BC First Nations.

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