Case Worker & Counsellor MHSU – Multiple Openings – Island Health

Job Title: Case Worker & Counsellor MHSU – Multiple Openings

Location: Vancouver, BC

Job Description: Close DateLocationTo Be Determined – To Be Determined, BC V8R 1J8 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementTravel between multiple sites may be requiredShift Start Time/End TimeN/ADays OffAs requiredVacancy TypeRegular FTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$42.27 – $52.81Paid FTE1.0Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS75Planned Start DateJan. 20 2025Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)YesJob DescriptionCome work as a Case Worker or Counsellor with Island Health.Island Health is seeking Case Workers and Counsellors to join the Mental Health & Substance Use (MHSU) team within facilities across Vancouver Island, BC. Multiple openings are available, including full-time, part-time, casual and temporary positions.*Up to $20,000 signing bonus, plus relocation assistance and student loan forgiveness for eligible positions.*Help us make a lifelong impact on the mental health and well-being of our communities. Join our MHSU team and enjoy an exceptional employer-paid benefits package, Municipal Pension Plan and generous vacation leave.Shifts of work will vary as multiple openings are currently available. Apply today so that we can connect with you about available positions, schedules, locations and more details.MHSU ProgramsIsland Health is committed to delivering on the shared BC Government priority to build a seamless, integrated system of mental health and substance-use care that can be accessed quickly and close to home. New MHSU treatment centres are opening soon across Vancouver Island.We offer a range of services for people seeking support to help manage their mental health and substance use. Our patient-focused, interdisciplinary teams are compassionate and dedicated to providing care to clients in a diverse set of safe, respectful health care settings. Career opportunities are available in the following programs:

• Complex Care Housing (CCH)
• Acute Care: IPU, PIC, PES, Sub-Acute
• Residential and Supportive Housing
• Community
• Detox
• Tertiary
• Urgent Primary Care
• Child, Youth & Family
• Rehabilitation

About Island HealthIsland Health provides health and care services to more than 885,000 people on Vancouver Island, the islands in the Salish Sea and the Johnstone Strait, and mainland communities north of Powell River. With more than 30,000 health care professionals, including more than 3,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, midwives and dentists that make up our Medical Staff, as well as 1,000 volunteers, and the dedicated support of 12 foundations and 19 active auxiliaries, Island Health delivers a broad range of health services, including: public health services, primary health care, home and community care, mental health and substance use services, acute care in hospitals, and much more across a huge and geographically diverse region.Together, we are committed to providing superior health care through innovation, teaching and research and a commitment to quality and safety, creating healthier, stronger communities and a better quality of life for those we touch.Island Health continues to be selected for top employer awards, including BCs Top Employer (2024). As an organization, we are committed to cultural safety and humility and we demonstrate this through our actions to address Indigenous specific racism, systemic racism and the ongoing impacts of colonialism.Please reach out to our Indigenous Recruitment and Retention team for support with your application if you identify as Indigenous at [email protected]Island Health is committed to creating a workplace that fosters diversity and inclusion by attracting, retaining and developing a talented and diverse workforce which broadly reflects the community and citizens we serve. As such, we encourage applications from individuals from all genders, backgrounds and underrepresented groups.Employee BenefitsWhat We Offer

• Some positions will be eligible for an exceptional employer-paid benefits package including dental and prescription coverage, group life, long-term disability, and extensive extended health plan
• Most vacation entitlements start at four weeks with additional time accrued based on years of service
• Thirteen statutory holidays are observed annually
• For employees who have accrued sufficient sick leave credits, short-term sick leave benefits are provided if unable to work due to illness or injury
• Municipal Pension Plan
• Competitive wages
• Educational scholarships
• A premium employee discount program offering a range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel and more

QualificationsCase Workers:

• Baccalaureate degree in a mental health-related discipline.
• Eligibility for licensing or registration in a professional association related to mental health care.
• Two years of recent related experience, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Counsellors:

• Baccalaureate Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution.
• Eligible for registration with the appropriate Health Regulatory College and/or licensing body.
• Two (2) years’ recent related experience in areas requiring frequent crisis intervention and risk assessment.
• Understanding of mental health and substance use issues; psychiatric and suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention and response techniques and strategies.
• Knowledge of available programs and services; knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act, Child Protection legislation, Infants Act; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Company Name: Island Health

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