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Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Substance Use Clinician | Integrated Treatment Team

Interior Health Authority
Kamloops
$40,53-$50,62 an hour
Temporary
Full-time

We are currently in search of a Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Alcohol and Drug Clinician for a relief full time opportunity with the MHSU Integrated Treatment Team at the Lansdown Centre in Kamloops, B.

C. This relief position is until February 14, 2025 or return of the incumbent.

Salary Range :

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

Who are we looking for?

The successful applicant will have experience in working with individuals with addictions and have strong knowledge of specific treatment approaches to counselling individuals with substance use issues.

What we offer :

  • Competitive salary and an attractive remuneration package
  • Career Growth
  • Employer paid training / education
  • Employer paid vacation (per collective agreement)
  • Medical Service Plan
  • Employer paid insurance premiums
  • Extended Health & Dental coverage
  • Contribution to Municipal Pension Plan
  • Balanced lifestyle

What will you work on?

The Counselling & Treatment 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 serious acute mental health problems and / or problematic substance use issues have access to timely, responsive, evidence based short term treatment and clinical supports across the continuum of available services.

The Counselling & Treatment Clinician provides, at the advanced practice level, assessment, treatment, service coordination, 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 Counselling & Treatment 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 :

Shift types are days and evenings. Shift times are days from 08 : 30 to 19 : 00 hours are Tuesday to Friday.

How will you create an impact?

Joining our IH team will allow you to challenge yourself professionally while enjoying all the personal pursuits available to you within this fantastic community.

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.

If you are an experienced mental health professional and passionate about helping those in our community, apply today!

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