Case Worker – Island Health

Job Title: Case Worker

Location: Victoria, BC

Job Description: Close DateLocationWest Shore Centre – Victoria, BC V9B 6X2 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteYesTravel RequirementTravel between multiple sites may be requiredShift Start Time/End TimeAs required: 0830-1630Days OffAs requiredVacancy TypeCasualSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$42.27 – $52.81Paid FTEN/AWorked BI-WEEKLY HOURSN/APlanned Start DateDec. 3 2024Approximate 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 DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Under the administrative direction of the Coordinator, and a part of the therapeutic team under the Clinical Director, the Case Worker is responsible for providing primary therapeutic, case management and mental health support services for assigned clients, whether they are in hospital, residential or other community settings. Such services are provided where and as required, in accordance with care plans agreed to by the multidisciplinary clinical team, the individual and family.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceRequires baccalaureate degree in a mental health-related discipline, and eligibility for licensing or registration in a professional association related to mental health care, plus two years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Skills And Abilities

• Clinical understanding of affective disorders, schizophrenia and other serious psychiatric disorders and their treatment, using a comprehensive biopsychosocial model of care.
• Ability to work in an outreach case management modality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to deal effectively with a wide range of community and facility contacts, including patients/clients, families, VIHA Staff, physicians, psychiatrists, community and public agencies.
• Ability to organize work effectively, establish and carry out priorities to meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License.

Link to Full Job DescriptionAdditional information for applicantsThis casual position is part of an exciting new MHSU hub concept in the Western communities where a team-based care model will be used to meet the identified needs of clients. This new service will feature a dynamic, collaborative team made up of counsellors, case managers, nurses, concurrent disorders workers and addictions medicine services. This service will include a single-session walk-in access point for MHSU services. The goal is to create more accessibility and responsiveness for people living in the Western communities. The MHSU hub will also feature psychiatry services including the Enhanced collaborative care model, and follow-up psychiatry for hub clients. This casual position will encompass duties related to Case Management, Intake and Single Session Counselling in collaboration with Team Based Care from other disciplines. If you would like more information about this position, please contact [email protected]

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