Bachelor (Vancouver)

Bachelor (Vancouver)

30 Jul
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Fraser Health Authority
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Vancouver

30 Jul

Fraser Health Authority

Vancouver

CAD $44.85 - $56.02 per hour. Join a team dedicated to providing care and support for individuals and families with mental health and substance use disorders. We are committed to planetary health, embrace diversity, and strive to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

As a clinician on the designated community Mental Health & Substance Use Services or Integrated Response team, you will support engagement, care coordination and system navigation across local and regional services, reducing barriers to care and facilitating timely treatment.

Your role includes client and family‑centered care using a trauma‑informed and evidence‑based approach, conducting initial screening, intake, assessment, treatment recommendations, referral, follow‑up, group education, and outreach, as well as serving as the most responsible clinician for Aftercare services when assigned. Supports the intake process and conducts client assessment via phone or other methods, collecting background information to evaluate mental health, substance use status, risk, and priority of care. Manages complex cases, including crisis intervention, and delivers individual and group therapy, developing recovery‑oriented treatment plans.

When required, acts as the most responsible clinician for longitudinal Aftercare services, facilitating case management and connecting clients to community resources. Facilitates client access to appropriate community services and programs, liaising with providers and making referrals as needed. Provides referrals to diverse community treatment alternatives, including residential programs, family therapy, addiction services, and vocational programs.

Offers short‑term counseling and guidance to clients, families, and other caregivers about program services and intake processes. Maintains client records using PARIS or other clinical information systems,



preparing progress notes and reports in compliance with policies and the Freedom of Information Act. Reports unsafe situations promptly in accordance with health and safety requirements.

Develops and maintains links with other facilities and community resources to improve access, integration and coordination of services. Collects and reports relevant data and statistics on intakes, referrals, and priorities to coordinate managers. Participates in quality improvement, risk management, and program development activities.

Collaborates in team planning, meetings, committees, and corporate initiatives. Education, Training and Experience Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling, Counseling Psychology or a related discipline, and at least two (2) recent years of relevant experience with clients and families affected by mental illness and substance use disorders. Eligible for registration with the applicable professional association or regulatory body.

Driver’s License and access to a personal vehicle for work‑related purposes. Knowledge of relevant legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and the Freedom of Information Act. In‑depth knowledge of community resources and collaboration with partners.

Ability to work effectively within a diverse and multicultural community. Commitment to providing effective service while meeting clinical and administrative policies. Computer literacy, including word processing and database management.

About Fraser Health Fraser

Health serves more than two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, staffed by over 50,000 employees, medical professionals and volunteers. We operate on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and are committed to planetary health, diversity and an inclusive, equitable, culturally safe work environment. We are aware of recruitment scams that falsely claim to represent Fraser Health.

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📌 Bachelor (Vancouver)
🏢 Fraser Health Authority
📍 Vancouver

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