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We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Clinician to join the Primary Care and Community Health Networks team in the Fraser East region located in Chilliwack, B.C. For this position, we want to highlight that First Nations, Inuit, Metis ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge for excellence in the position. Pursuant to Section 41 of the British Columbia Human Rights Code, preference will be given to applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.
Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations. Our team of 43,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision: Better health, best in health care.
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As a member of the Mental Health & Substance Use Services (MH&SUS) Specialized Community Services Programs (SCSP) and Primary Care Networks (PCN), ensures local linkage between PCN and MH&SUS SCSP to individuals who identify as Indigenous to support mild to moderate mental health and/or substance use clients in a PCN, facilitate access to MH&SUS SCSP, and support transition of stable moderate to severe MH&SU SCSP clients to care of General Practitioners (GP) within PCN.
This position provides initial screening, assesses and determines referral needs, liaises with community resources, formulates and implements short-term engagement and treatment plans, provides short-term counselling, brief interventions and comprehensive case consultation and follow-up support in collaboration with the local PCN and MH&SUS teams. Provides advice, direction and advocacy for issues related to housing, food security and income. Develops, coordinates and delivers in-house services, presentations and training to staff. Supports the inclusion of family members/natural supports in treatment planning. Participates in the development and evaluation of PCN/MH&SUS Liaison program. Provides outreach as required.
Master's degree in Social Work, Clinical Counselling or other relevant health related discipline. Eligible for registration with appropriate professional association.
Two (2) years' recent, related experience in a community or hospital psychiatry setting working with clients and families with, or affected by, mental illness and substance use disorders, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous cultural practices and beliefs; awareness of traditional indigenous health approaches, protocols and healing practices such as drumming, singing and smudge ceremonies, and an understanding of cultural issues.
Valid B.C. Driver's license and access to own vehicle with appropriate business coverage.
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