Concurrent Disorder Clinician

Concurrent Disorder Clinician

Salary range CAD $42.27/Hr - CAD $52.81/Hr

Location:

Sunshine Coast Mental Health at Sechelt, BC

Work as a concurrent disorder clinician in a multi/interdisciplinary team delivering services to clients experiencing substance misuse and mental disorders.

• Provide independent substance abuse and mental health screening and comprehensive assessments including DSM‑IV diagnosis.
• Deliver appropriate treatment/support including individual and group therapy, couples and family therapy, and education; identify client motivation and stage in treatment and encourage engagement.
• Establish non‑judgmental therapeutic relationships with clients; collaborate and consult with colleagues and community resources; assist with development of education services; participate in program‑sponsored interdisciplinary research.
• Participate in case conferences, team meetings, continuing education, corporate initiatives, and ongoing quality improvement activities.

• Master’s degree in a behavioural health discipline from a recognized program.
• Three (3) years recent related experience providing professional services to the client population with substance use and mental illness, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC driver’s licence. Local area travel may require personal vehicle.

• Comprehensive knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counselling skills.
• Broad knowledge of bio‑psycho‑social issues and mental health and substance use disorders and their interaction.
• Broad knowledge of DSM‑V diagnostic classification system and psychopharmacology.
• Broad knowledge of legislation, government policies and procedures that relate to clients.
• Basic knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in health care.
• Demonstrated listening, information‑seeking and communication skills to promote collaborative problem‑solving in a multi/interdisciplinary setting.
• Demonstrated ability to work with and facilitate integrated system of substance use and mental health services, including collaboration with specialty agencies and other professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to gather relevant information to make a multi‑dimensional assessment and create a treatment plan addressing both substance use and mental illness.
• Knowledge of emergency/trauma mental health, crisis stabilization and ability to respond appropriately to emergent situations.
• Basic computer literacy to use electronic client care information system and general office software.

• Comprehensive health benefits package (MSP, extended health, dental, municipal pension plan).
• Employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Wellness supports including counselling, critical incident and innovative services for employees and families.
• Award‑winning recognition programs.

Vancouver Coastal Health is committed to equity, diversity and inclusion. Applications are encouraged from Indigenous peoples, racialized groups, people with disabilities and all gender identities and sexual orientations.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Employees must apply online via the internal career portal; external candidates apply through the external portal.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Employment type:
  
  Part‑time
• Job function:
  Health Care Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care