
Intensive Case Management (ICM) Clinician
- Victoria, BC
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
- Baccalaureate Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution;
- Recognized post basic education related to mental illness and/or substance use;
- Two (2) years of recent related experience supporting clients with substance use and mental health issues in a community setting;
- Strong knowledge of harm reduction philosophy and practice, as well as HIV, HCV and related issues;
- Experience working with persons living with substance use and, mental health concerns;
- Experience in engagement with persons who have severe substance use problems and do not readily engage in health care services;
- An understanding and application of substance misuse assessments, treatment methodologies, intervention strategies, the change process, and community dynamics;
- Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as Mental Health and Child Protection legislation;
- Knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering services in the community;
- Demonstrated competence in the treatment of addiction and mental illness congruent with VIHA's framework and standards within a rehabilitation/recovery, harm-reduction focused model;
- Demonstrated ability to practice from a harm reduction approach.
- Demonstrated ability to build relationships and nurture an environment of quality, trauma informed and culturally safe care.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and teaching skills.
- Demonstrated judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy in working with addiction clients.
- Work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
- Promote positive change and independence.
- Prioritize and organize workload.
- Ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Operate a personal computer with a variety of Windows based software.
- Foster good public relations.
- Operate related equipment.