Care Coordinator (Mental Health & Substance Use)

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

COME WORK AS A CARE COORDINATOR WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Care Coordinator with a Bachelor’s Degree in a Behavioural Science to join the Acute Home-Based Treatment team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioural science from a recognized program.
• Two (2) years’ recent related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience.
• Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
• Broad knowledge of drug and alcohol addiction issues, treatment including non-violent intervention, and the recovery process.
• Broad knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counselling skills.
• Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.
• Broad knowledge of public housing and housing issues, both locally and provincially.
• Broad knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the client.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct social, psychosocial and substance abuse assessments.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients, colleagues, physicians, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.
• Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process.
• Demonstrated ability to establish rapport with multi-barrier clients.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of individuals/service providers.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to unexpected events, analyze and problem-solve, set priorities, deal effectively with conflict, and respond to crisis.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software.
  Closing Statement:
  The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.
  As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

Please refer the Job description for details