Clinical Substance Use Counsellor, Masters Degree MHSU – Surrey
Fraser Health
Salary range: The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27 – $52.81 / hour Why Fraser Health?:
Join Our Team as a Clinical Substance Use Counselor!
Are you ready to make a profound difference in people’s lives? We’re thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for passionate individuals like you to join our team as Clinical Substance Use Counselors.
Here’s what we’re seeking in our ideal candidate:
- Education: A Master’s Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Counseling Psychology, or a related health or social science discipline.
- Experience: Demonstrated expertise with two (2) years of recent experience in addictions counseling, or a comparable blend of education, training, and practical experience.
Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of nearly 45,000 medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.
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 work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.
Detailed Overview: Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, the Clinical Substance Use Counsellor provides comprehensive clinical counselling and therapy on complex voluntary and involuntary clients and families, including youths and adults with, and affected by, problematic substance use or addictions, visiting the Clinic and on an outreach basis, as required, in accordance with Alcohol and Drug Service’s ethical standards and the Fraser Health Mission, Vision and Values, with a focus on the South Asian community. Assesses clients, determines referral needs, liaises with community sources for further and/or specialized services, counsels clients, formulates and implements treatment plans, and provides comprehensive case consultation and follow-up support on treatment decisions, in collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team. Participates in and leads a variety of team and/or local committees and internal and external case conferences and develops, coordinates, and delivers in-services, presentations, and training to clients, families, and caregivers. Provides prevention services to contribute to community development and participates in the development and evaluation of clinic programs. Responsibilities:
Qualifications: Education and Experience
Master’s Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counselling, Counselling Psychology, or other health related or social science discipline. Two (2) years’ recent related addictions counselling experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Eligible for registration with relevant professional association.
Valid B.C. Class 5 Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for work-related purposes.
Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrated knowledge of problematic substance use, addictions, mental health disorders, medication side effects and substance use counselling techniques.
- Ability to assess, plan, organize, implement, evaluate and problem-solve.
- Ability to communicate effectively in English and Punjabi, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to communicate effectively with individuals, groups, and other professionals within an interdisciplinary environment in a diverse community.
- Comprehensive assessment, clinical counselling and therapy skills including crisis counselling to families, youths, and adults.
- Ability to work effectively with others, including working effectively in a multicultural environment, independently, as part of an interdisciplinary team, and understanding the frameworks of other disciplines.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with clients, families, staff, and community agency personnel.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and prioritize workload in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of relevant Acts such as Child & Family Community Services Acts, Child & Youth Advocacy Act, Youth Criminal Justice Act (British Columbia), Mental Health Act, Freedom of Information Act, pertinent regulations, policies and procedures, and other statutory duties.
- Ability to educate and provide consultation to clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to develop, coordinate, and deliver in-services, presentations, psycho-educational and support groups.
- Ability to make effective referrals, reflecting in-depth knowledge of community resources and strong collaborative skills in working with community health.
- Proficiency in the use of personal computers, including related word processing and database management software applications.
- Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Job ID: 43124580276
Fraser Health