Position Summary

Interior Health is seeking an experienced permanent full time Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Treatment, Support & Recovery Clinician to join our MHSU Integrated Services Framework (ISF) team at the Nelson Health Centre in Nelson, B.C.

Salary Range:

Effective April 1, 2024, the pay scale for this position is $42.27 to $52.81

What we offer:

• Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
• Career Growth
• Employer paid training/education
• Employer paid vacation starting at 4 weeks (20 days)
• Medical Service Plan
• Employer paid insurance premiums
• Extended Health & Dental coverage
• Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
• Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

This position is a largely outreach based position supporting vulnerable populations in accessing health and social supports and assisting individuals receiving the Supported Rent Supplement through the Integrated Service Framework. The health care team is responsible for the coordination and integration of physical health, mental wellness and substance use supports as appropriate and the team provides the following support:

• Assessment and Treatment
• Access to Psychiatry
• Community Mental Health and Substance Use services
• Psychoeducation and self-management support
• Referral access to psychosocial rehabilitation supports
• Supports specialist recommendations and monitoring
• Support referrals to other areas of care
• Using treatment modalities:
• Individual Counseling and Group Counseling: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

The Treatment, Support & Recovery Clinician functions as a member of the larger Hospitals & Communities Integrated Services (HCIS) health care team and as a member of a specific MHSU multi-disciplinary team whose purpose is to ensure that persons with severe and persistent mental health problems and/or problematic substance use issues have access to timely, responsive, evidence based treatment and clinical supports across the continuum of available services.

The Treatment, Support & Recovery Clinician provides, at the advanced practice level, assessment, treatment, case management and, as required, urgent response to the most complex clients, frequently with co-occurring disorders, who may also have serious functional impairment in the domains of physical health and personal, family, financial, occupational, and social life. The Treatment, Support & Recovery Clinician functions as a primary clinician utilizing a variety of specialized treatment modalities/therapies for individuals, groups of clients and/or their families.

Scheduling Information:

Shifts times are from 08:00-18:30 hours. Extended hours waiver required.

Who are we looking for?

The ideal candidate will have strong assessment and counselling skills and possess a human caring and relationship centred approach to practice.

If you are a dynamic, experienced clinician, motivated to be challenged professionally, have excellent interpersonal skills and aspire to create long term roots in a small town setting, this is the move for you.

About this location/unit

The Interior Health Mental Health & Substance Use Services’ purpose is to restore, preserve and promote good mental health through sustainable and accountable practices.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong clinical skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

Interior Health is an organization where you have room to grow and where life outside of work is just as important to us as it is to you. Apply today!

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience:

Masters degree from an accredited educational institution in an Allied Health, Behavioural, or Social Science field relevant to the position.

Two years’ recent related experience in a mental health and substance use environment or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current valid B.C. driver’s license.

As part of your application, please ensure to:

• Upload your resume, cover letter (if Out of Province indicate if you are relocating to the area and when)
• Upload a copy of your Master’s Degree
• Upload copy of your Driver’s License (Class V)

Comments

Effective April 1, 2024, the pay scale for this position is $42.27 to $52.81

This posting is covered by the Provincial Health Officer’s mandatory COVID-19 vaccination orders and selected applicant(s) must comply.

Interior Health now offers assistance from an Aboriginal Employment Advisor. If you self-identify as Aboriginal (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) and if you would like assistance with internal career exploration, send your question via email to AboriginalEmployment@interiorhealth.ca to be redirected to the Employment Advisor. We invite applicants to self-identify as First nations, Métis, or Inuit within cover letters and/or resumes.