Address concurrent mental health and substance use concerns through assessment, harm reduction, counselling, and crisis intervention in Vancouver.
Vancouver Coastal Health’s MHSU Outpatient Services team supports adults aged 19 and older with moderate to severe concerns. The Mental Health and Substance Use Outpatient Services Nurse delivers time-limited assessment, consultation, group therapy treatment, and coordinated care. The practice follows BCCNM standards and a client and family centered model.
Key Responsibilities: Assess clients experiencing mental health and substance use issues
Provide harm reduction assessment and intervention
Facilitate group processes and provide individual or group counselling
Manage conflict, aggressive behaviour, and crisis situations




Document client care accurately using appropriate systems and forms
Requirements: Current registration with BCCNM as an RN or RPN
Three years' recent experience supporting adults with related issues
Knowledge of psychiatric care models and psychosocial rehabilitation
Knowledge of Dialectical Behavior Theory and cognitive Behavioral Theory
Ability to use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques
Bring psychiatric nursing, harm reduction, counselling, and crisis management skills to Vancouver Coastal Health outpatient services.

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📌 Substance Use Psychiatric Nurse (British Columbia)
🏢 Vancouver Coastal Health
📍 British Columbia