Intensive Case Management Clinician (Masters)

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JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, and vision and values of the organization, provides mental health and addiction care to clients within the designated Intensive Case Management Team. Works as part of a multi-disciplinary mental health and addictions team to provide assessments, treatment and case management for individuals within the designated client population experiencing urgent and emergent mental health and substance abuse problems. Works in partnership with clients, families and relevant clinical care partners to ensure service provided is integrated across the continuum of care. Performs such key duties as intake, mental health and addiction assessments, treatment planning, crisis intervention, consultation, case management and education Provides consultative and direct services to clients, families, community health professionals/agencies, law enforcement, and/or schools, physicians and Emergency Room staff. Participates in team meetings, continuing education, conferences, and/or corporate initiatives and engages in on-going team planning, development, evaluation and quality improvement activities.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Master’s degree in an allied health discipline and three (3) years’ recent related experience providing treatment services to individuals within the designated client population, or an equivalent combination of education, training. Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.Knowledge & AbilitiesBroad knowledge of mental illness and/or addictions and treatment applicable to the designated client population. Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.Demonstrated counseling skills using a range of treatment modalities.Broad knowledge of Family Systems Theory as applicable.Demonstrated knowledge of hospital and community based resources and the ability to act as a liaison between services.Knowledge of Early Psychosis Intervention, Attachment Theory and Crisis Intervention Theory. Demonstrated ability to provide treatment planning, crisis intervention, and case coordination.Demonstrated ability to manage complex clinical and psychosocial crises in the identified populationBasic knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to client.Demonstrated ability to conduct mental health risk assessments, and provide treatment planning and crisis intervention for Youth/Young Adults with serious mental health and addiction issues.Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process.Able to establish rapport with multi-barrier youth and young adult populationsAbility to teach clients, families, and staff.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physician, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities and to adjust schedule to dealt with unexpected situations.Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to problem solve.Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.Ability to operate related electronic equipment.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software.The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

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At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.