CMHA Kelowna is hiring a 0.6 FTE MHSU Clinician to provide services in the Supportive Housing Program. This position offers 22.5 hours per week, the exact work schedule is to be determined, with the program hours being Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm.
WHO IS A MHSU CLINICIAN?
The Mental Health and Substance Use (MHSU) Clinician will provide clinical counseling, assessment, care planning, and support services to residents in Supportive Housing facing complex challenges related to mental health, substance use, trauma, disabilities, and general health conditions. The Clinician will employ evidence-based therapy approaches to empower residents in their individual journeys, facilitating their access to necessary services and promoting their overall well-being.
WHAT DOES THE MHSU CLINICIAN DO?
- Provide individual treatment and ongoing assessment using evidence-based modalities, including CBT, mindfulness, DBT and SFBT
- Facilitate group therapy workshops and deliver psychosocial care within supportive housing settings
- Carry a manageable caseload, providing brief and short-term interventions
- Conduct comprehensive assessments as required to identify individual needs and participate in care planning
- Facilitate access to appropriate services based on assessment outcomes
- Provide direct services to residents, including families/caregivers and other professionals involved in the care process
- Assist residents with system navigation, advocacy, and referrals to specialized resources
- Collaborate with residents, internal teams, healthcare professionals, families, and community partners to ensure integrated care
- Offer a continuum of addiction and recovery support, employing health promotion and harm reduction strategies
- Work to identify and reduce barriers to mental health support while maintaining compassionate boundaries
- Mentor and support other team members and practicum students in clinical practices and interventions
- Participate in service improvement initiatives, including collaborating with community agencies and stakeholders to enhance the support network for residents
- Performs other related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology, or equivalent in Behavioral/Social Sciences/Services required
- Certification or working towards obtaining certification in applicable field (ie: BCCSW, BCACC)
- Valid Class 5 driver’s license
- Criminal Record Check clearance in the Vulnerable Sector
- Certificates in First Aid, CPR and Naloxone considered an asset
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a counselling role
- Experience in mental health and substance use services, particularly with vulnerable populations considered an asset
- Experience working with youth, young adults or families/caregivers considered an asset
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to establish rapport and trust with youth and families
- Skilled in active listening and empathetic engagement
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to continuous professional development and adherence to ethical guidelines
- Ability to maintain consistent professional boundaries
- Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
- Proficient in utilizing clinical assessment tools and electronic health record systems
- Familiarity with evidence-based practices in mental health and substance use treatment
- Knowledge of harm reduction, working with a trauma informed lens and restorative justice approaches
- Experience in facilitating group programs is preferred
- Attention to detail and adaptability to changing environments
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and negotiation skills for assessing complex situations with clients of all ages
- Ability to synthesize information quickly and make informed decisions
- Ability to be regularly exposed to individuals who are struggling with and/or recovering from trauma, drug/alcohol use, homelessness, mental health challenges and/or mental illness
- Ability to be regularly exposed to and in direct contact with dust, dirt, germs and human bio-products
- Ability to travel within the community to support client needs on a rare basis
WHO IS CMHA KELOWNA?
At CMHA Kelowna, we are dedicated to Mental Health in our community. No matter how old or how young, we provide support for families and individuals through programs that promote positive mental health and support recovery, while championing the elimination of barriers that can prevent people from thriving. We are a dynamic, innovative and visionary organization. We are looking for someone who shares our vision of a mentally healthy Kelowna and are passionate about making a difference in our community by bringing their particular expertise to our organization. To learn more, check out our website at www.cmhakelowna.org
CMHA KELOWNA OFFERS YOU:
- A competitive wage of $37.58 – 43.22/hr
- RRSP matching program
- Vacation Pay & Personal Health Days
- A workplace culture that fosters learning, transparency, trust and teamwork
As an employer, CMHA Kelowna strives to create a workplace that respects and values all individuals, minimizes bias, and promotes the equity, diversity, and inclusion of different perspectives and ideas. At CMHA Kelowna that means welcoming diversity in mental health, race, ethnicity, and culture. It also means diverse abilities, age, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, gender identities, education, marital status, language, and physical self-expression. These values are embedded in the work CMHA Kelowna does every day.
We appreciate and thank all applicants for their interest, however only short-listed candidates and those legally eligible to work in Canada will be contacted.
