MHSU Clinician, Bachelors - Community Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour

We are hiring a Casual MHSU Clinician, Bachelors - Community Mental Health & Substance Use Services to join our team in the Maple Ridge/Pitt Meadows, B.C. areas.

We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the workforce and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

A career with Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding health care environment. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Confirm you are legally entitled to work in Canada

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In accordance with Fraser Health''s Vision, Mission and Values, program mandates and clinical practice guidelines, with an emphasis on recovery and rehabilitation and reducing barriers to re-enter the system of care, supports individuals and families with and affected by acute/episodic mental illness and substance use disorders. Focuses on provision of advocacy, supportive counselling, psycho‑education, community resourcing, and care coordination support within the local service area across the care continuum, to ensure delivery of consistent, relevant and timely treatment, rapid re‑engagement, and access to information where appropriate and feasible.

Contributes to the development of programs and provides education within the assigned program. Services may be provided on an outreach basis when required in order to assess and/or engage with clients within their own environment and community.

As a clinician in a shared‑team model, provides intake, screening, and assessment services, treatment recommendations and plans, determines referral needs, provides follow‑up support, group education, liaison with community resources for specialised services, counsels clients, provides outreach as required, and is assigned as the ‘most responsible clinician’ to specific clients dependent on the client’s primary needs. Provides client and family‑centered care through a trauma‑informed approach and evidence‑informed practice.

Encourages knowledge exchange in day‑to‑day activities, empowers clients and natural supports to engage and connect within their communities, and ensures they are supported in navigating the health care system.