Island Health
Job title:
Case Worker – Assertive Community Treatment
Company
Island Health
Job description
Close Date
Location
Duncan MHSU – Wellness and Recovery Centre – Duncan, BC V9L 3S4 CA (Primary)
Work Area (FBA Only)
Multi-Site
No
Travel Requirement
Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement
Shift Start Time/End Time
0830-1824
Days Off
Rotating
Vacancy Type
Casual
Salary Range (Hourly Rate)
$39.14 – $48.88
Paid FTE
0
Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS
0
Planned Start Date
Feb. 20 2024
Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)
Pending Return of Incumbent
No
CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)
Yes
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Under the direction of the Clinical Coordinator or designate, works within the organization’s framework and standards, and a rehabilitation/recovery harm reduction focused model, as a member of a interdisciplinary treatment team, the Case Worker provides assessment, intervention, treatment, outreach and/or detoxification and/or recovery consultation and referral for clients experiencing mental health and/or alcohol & drug addiction problems and their caregivers/families.
Travel may be a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle; and Valid Driver’s License.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Baccalaureate Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution. Recognised post basic education related to mental illness and/or alcohol and drug addiction; up to two (2) years recent related experience.
An understanding of mental health and alcohol and drug addiction issues; substance misuse assessments, treatment methodologies, intervention strategies, the change process, and community dynamics; knowledge of applicable legislation, such as Mental Health and Child Protection legislation; knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering services in the community; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Experience working with adults and youth with mental health and substance use issues.
Valid BC Driver’s License.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated competence in the treatment of addiction and mental illness congruent with VIHA’s framework and standards within a rehabilitation/recovery, harm-reduction focused model;
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and teaching skills.
- Demonstrated judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy in working with addiction clients.
- Work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Promote positive change and independence.
- Prioritize and organize workload.
- Ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Operate a personal computer with a variety of Windows based software.
- Foster good public relations.
- Operate related equipment.
Link to Full Job Description
Additional information for applicants
Additional Clauses
Vaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.
Requisition CA
Health Science Professionals
Affiliation/Union
BCGEU
Expected salary
Location
Duncan, BC
Job date
Sun, 21 Jan 2024 06:15:44 GMT
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