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 Mental Health and Addictions department.

Under the direction of the Team Leader, participates as an integral part of the treatment team to provide direct care to individuals by following Northern Health Mental Health and Addictions Harm Reduction Model of Care and philosophy of an integrated Mental Health and Addictions service: Providing mental health and addiction services where the focus is maintaining clients in the community.

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 of Social Work degree or Baccalaureate Degree Social Sciences or Allied Health Discipline. One (1) year recent experience working directly in addictions and/or mental health treatment, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Eligibility for registration with appropriate professional body.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills and Abilities:
• Good knowledge of Mental Health and Addictions. Able to assess and provide interventions across both. Experience in community based programs preferred
• Knowledge of current psychosocial rehabilitation practice.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and work independently as well as on a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize work and implement a plan of care, to assess situations and diffuse crisis incidents
• Knowledge of importance of relationship building, motivational and activation techniques.
• Ability to provide, assertive case management, using a range of clinical skills, and interventions.
• Ability to speak in public and facilitate or teach groups.
• Ability to provide work direction to others.
• Knowledge of community agencies and resources.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, all levels of staff, physicians, other health care workers and the public.
• Physically ability to perform duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment- Computer skills.

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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