Clinical Counsellor, Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Job title: Clinical Counsellor, Mental Health & Substance Use Services

Job description: Clinical Counsellor, Mental Health & Substance Use Services Posting Number 1372054

Are you someone who has experience working with individuals that deal with mental disorders and substance misuse. Do you want to work for one of British Columbia’s top employers? Do you have experience in comprehensive clinical counselling? If you have answered yes to these questions we want you to continue reading.

Fraser Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity in the workplace. We are located in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley, one of the most livable regions in the world, and one of Canada’s largest and fastest growing health authorities. With over 1.8 million people, we serve 1/3 of BC’s entire population and have 33,000 dedicated professionals in our 12 hospitals and other facilities that expand from Burnaby to Hope.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Part Time Clinical Counsellor to join in Surrey, BC. Build on your education and experience as you:

• Provide comprehensive clinical counselling and psychotherapy to clients affected by mental illness and/or addictions, chronic disease or complex cases including people in crisis, utilizing a variety of clinically sound psychotherapeutic techniques.
• Assess client needs and available services and contributes to the shared care plan with the clients input.
• Facilitate clients’ utilization of appropriate community services and rehabilitative programs through methods such as researching available services, liaising with the service and program providers and providing advice and consultation to colleagues.
• Provide referral to appropriate agencies and collaborative information sharing of psychiatric situations including substance abuse/dependence.
• Maintain written reports and statistics and prepares written reports according to established polices and procedures.

To join the organization we require you to have:

• Masters in Counseling Psychology, Social Work or other related discipline from an accredited educational institution
• Two (2) years of recent related experience in community and/or hospital settings providing programs for individuals with mental health and substance use disorders, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience

If this sounds like the ideal role for you, here are more reasons why you should apply:

• A career that offers you the opportunity to work in a fast growing and exciting organization with professionals who are excellent in their respective fields.
• Fantastic opportunities for support and mentorship into supervisory and management roles are available as you advance within the organization.
• An opportunity to make a difference every single day in the world of health care.

Take the next step and apply so we can continue the conversation.

Come work with dedicated health care providers who are enthusiastic and committed to provide quality healthcare to our clients/patients/residents. We invite you to find out why more than 95% of new employees recommend Fraser Health as an excellent place to work. Work hard and have fun while you do it.

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