Clinical Coordinator, Mental Health & Substance Use
On-siteBella Coola, British Columbia, Canada
Job Summary
Coordinate client care activities for primary care, mental health, and addiction services, including housing and crisis intervention for designated residents. Lead planning and implementation of innovative approaches to support health prevention strategies while supervising staff and guiding designated personnel. Consult with interdisciplinary teams and family members to provide flexible treatment and case management services aligned with recovery principles. Assist with administrative duties, including staffing, scheduling, and clinical research activities, while providing input on proposals and budget policies. Conduct comprehensive clinical assessments, formulate treatment plans, and deliver educational materials to staff and clients.
Required Qualifications
- Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)
- Completion of post basic specialty nursing certificate/program, where applicable
- Three (3) years' recent, related experience in the designated clinical area
- One (1) year related administrative/supervisory experience
- Valid BC Driver's License
- Access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes
- Comprehensive knowledge of mental disorders, addictions and concurrent disorders and the treatment and principles of recovery in mental illness and addictions
- Comprehensive knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology, chemical dependency and addictions treatment, psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects) and psychotherapeutic and counseling skills
- Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership, supervision, work direction and consultation
- Ability to conduct comprehensive mental health and addictions clinical and risk assessments
- Ability to formulate treatment and discharge plans
- Ability to provide crisis intervention
- Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and addiction housing models and resources
- Knowledge of evidence-based best practices and issues in the care and treatment of mental disorders, addictions and concurrent disorders
- Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and collaborate effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies
- Knowledge of evidence informed nursing practice related to designated clinical area
- Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the service population
- Ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process
- Knowledge of relevant primary, secondary and tertiary care programs, residential and other community resources
- Knowledge of health care disciplines and their role in client care and service provision
- Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational materials for staff/clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices
- Demonstrated ability to promote a supportive, creative learning environment and continuous quality improvement
- Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team
- Demonstrated ability to set priorities, adjust to unexpected events, mediate and deal with conflict
- Demonstrated ability to lead change and support staff through transition
- Knowledge of basic research, e.g. research ethics, research question, hypothesis and qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods
- Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies
- Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques
- Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications
- Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position
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