CMHA Kelowna & District is hiring a casual MentalHealth and Substance Use Clinician to join the Foundry Kelowna team. The servicehours are from Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm with extended hours on Tuesdaysand Thursdays until 7:00pm.

WHO IS A MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE CLINICIAN? The Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU)Clinician will provide clinical counseling, assessment, care planning, andsupport to young people accessing services at Foundry Kelowna and satellitesites in the community. The Clinician will employ a solution-focused brieftherapy approach to empower youth in their mental health and substance usejourneys, facilitating their access to necessary services and promoting theiroverall well-being.

WHAT DOES THE MENTAL HEALTH & SUBSTANCE USE CLINICIAN DO? RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide individual treatment andongoing assessment using evidence-based modalities, including CBT, mindfulness,and DBT

Utilize asingle-session approach to deliver Solution Focused Brief Therapy to youth

Facilitate group therapy workshops anddeliver psychosocial care

Carry a manageablecaseload, providing brief and short-term interventions

Conduct comprehensiveassessments as required to identify individual needs and participate in careplanning

Facilitate access toappropriate services based on assessment outcomes

Provide direct services to youth andyoung adults, including families/caregivers and other professionals involved inthe care process

Assist clients with system navigation,advocacy, and referrals to specialized resources

Collaborate with clients, internalteams, healthcare professionals, families, and community partners to ensureintegrated care

Mentor and support other team membersand practicum students in clinical practices and interventions

Participate in service improvementinitiatives, including collaborating with community agencies and stakeholdersto enhance the support network for young individuals

Performs other related duties asassigned.





QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

Master’s degree in Social Work,Counselling Psychology, or equivalent in Behavioral/Social Sciences/Services required

Certification orworking towards obtaining certification in applicable field (ie: BCCSW, BCACC)

Certificates in FirstAid, CPR and Naloxone considered an asset

Minimum 2 years’experience working in a counselling role

Valid Class 5 BCdriver’s license

Criminal Record Checkclearance in the Vulnerable Sector

Experience workingwith youth, young adults or families/caregivers considered an asset

Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills

Ability to establish rapport and trustwith youth and families

Skilled in active listening andempathetic engagement

Ability to work independently andcollaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

Commitment to continuous professionaldevelopment and adherence to ethical guidelines

Ability to maintainconsistent professional boundaries

Proficient inMicrosoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Proficient in utilizing clinicalassessment tools and electronic health record systems

Familiarity with evidence-basedpractices in mental health and substance use treatment

Knowledge of harm reduction andworking with a trauma informed lens

Experience in facilitating groupprograms is preferred

Attention to detail and adaptabilityto changing environments

Solid analytical, critical thinking,and negotiation skills for assessing complex situations, particularly withyoung people

Ability to synthesize informationquickly and make informed decisions





Ability to beregularly exposed to individuals who are struggling with and/or recovering fromtrauma, drug/alcohol use, homelessness, mental health challenges and/or mentalillness

Ability to travel forcommunity partner events on an occasional basis

Ability to travelbetween facilities and other locations on an occasional basis

WHO IS CMHA KELOWNA & DISTRICT? At CMHA Kelowna & District, we arededicated to Mental Health in our community. No matter how old or how young, weprovide support for families and individuals through programs that promotepositive mental health and support recovery, while championing the eliminationof barriers that can prevent people from thriving. We are a dynamic, innovativeand visionary organization. We are looking for someone who shares our vision ofa mentally healthy Kelowna and are passionate about making a difference in ourcommunity by bringing their particular expertise to our organization. To learn more, check out our website at www.cmhakelowna.org

CMHA KELOWNA & DISTRICT OFFERS YOU:

Acompetitive hourly wage of $37.59

Vacation Pay & PersonalHealth Days

A workplace culture thatfosters learning, transparency, trust, and teamwork

As an employer, CMHA Kelowna &District; strives to create a workplace that respects and values allindividuals, minimizes bias, and promotes the equity, diversity, and inclusionof different perspectives and ideas. At CMHA Kelowna & District that meanswelcoming diversity in mental health, race, ethnicity, and culture. It alsomeans diverse abilities, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economicstatus, gender identities, education, marital status, language, and physicalself-expression. These values are embedded in the work CMHA Kelowna &District; does every day.

We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however onlyshort-listed candidates and those legally eligible to work in Canada will becontacted.

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📌 MHSU Clinician (Casual) (Winnipeg)
🏢 Canadian Mental Health Association
📍 Winnipeg