Position Summary

Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Youth Mental Health and Addictions Services department.

Under the clinical direction of the Team Leader for Youth Services Mental Health and Addictions, and as part of the Multi-disciplinary team at FOUNDRY this position is responsible for providing assessment, early interventions and referrals to youth who are at risk, or identified as a risk, to substance use and/or mental health problems. This position will work in settings where contact with youth at risk can best be established, e.g. street-based, school, and community settings. The Youth Early Intervention Case Manager will focus on work with young people across the risk continuum and will seek to engage with youth in facilitating referral to higher need treatment/intervention programs as needed. As a member of a multidisciplinary health care team, providing direct community based early intervention, and assessment and treatment planning and referral for youth experiencing problems related to their substance use and/or mental illness. Provides, support, guidance and education to substance users/and or mental health clients and their families as identified through assessment. The incumbent will be expected to work within the framework of Harm Reduction in substance use, promoting the benefits of this approach in collaborative work with collateral service providers. This position requires flexibility and a strong commitment to connect with youth at FOUNDRY and in the community. The incumbent will also be expected to work with adult Mental Health clients connected to the Early Psychosis Intervention program that is part of the Early Intervention Program and be prepared to carry a portion of adult clients on their caseload.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work:: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:00 to 16:00

Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000. The region’s economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees. Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province. Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC’s most beautiful regions. The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000. It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia – Canada’s Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer.

What Northern Health has to offer you!
• Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
• Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
• Employee referral program
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
• “Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:
• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
• Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position. Examples may include:
• Program certificates or diplomas
• High school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume
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Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree in Social Sciences or other Health related discipline.
• Two (2) years recent experience providing treatment and case management to youth with problematic substance use or mental health issues.
• Knowledge of Mental Health and Addictions Co-Morbidity.
• Knowledge of First Nations culture and experience working with Indigenous people.
• Ability to operate related equipment and software such as computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, internet and e-mail software.
• Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle

Skills and Abilities:
• Comprehensive knowledge of Mental Health and Addictions for Youth and Adults.
• Ability to make assessments and provide interventions across both services.
• Ability to make decisions independently or under pressure.
• Ability to provide, assertive case management, using a range of clinical skills, and interventions.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and problem solving.
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to physically and emotionally carry out the duties of the position.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, including the ability to coach, provide guidance, and facilitation.

Who we are
Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation’s communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.
Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.
There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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