CMHA Kelowna is hiring a full-time Mental Health and Substance Use Clinician to join the Foundry Kelowna team. The full-time role is 37.5 hours per week, with a typical work week of Monday to Friday 9:30am-5:30pm with bi-weekly Thursday shifts from 11:00am-7:00pm.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Masters Degree in Social Work, Counselling Psych, or equivalent related Behavioural/Social Sciences/Services
• Criminal Record Check in the Vulnerable Sector is required;
• Experience with assessment and treatment of young people with mental health challenges;
• Knowledgeable skills in various counselling modalities;
• An ability to effectively problem solve and negotiate especially with young people in the early stages of seeking help;
• Demonstrated clinical skills in working with young people and their families/caregivers with mental health and substance use concerns in an early intervention framework;
• An understanding of the mental health, substance use and broader service system;
• Demonstrated experience in providing mental health assessments, psycho-education and short term interventions to young people experiencing mental health difficulties;
• Ability to apply harm reduction approaches to support youth and young adults;
• Experience in service improvement/development activities;
• Attention to detail;
• Written and verbal communication skills;
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and some ambiguity;
• Current First Aid certification and Naloxone training is considered an asset;

WHO IS CMHA KELOWNA?

At CMHA Kelowna, we are dedicated to Mental Health in our community. No matter how old or how young, we provide support for families and individuals through programs that promote positive mental health and support recovery, while championing the elimination of barriers that can prevent people from thriving. We are a dynamic, innovative and visionary organization. We are looking for someone who shares our vision of a mentally healthy Kelowna and are passionate about making a difference in our community by bringing their particular expertise to our organization. To learn more, check out our website at www.cmhakelowna.org

• The Mental Health and Substance Use Clinician uses a single session approach to support youth through the provision of Solution Focused Brief Therapy;
• The role facilitates access to appropriate services as indicated by assessment and care planning processes;
• Facilitates and/or co-facilitates therapeutic groups;
• Includes direct service to the youth and young adults as well as consultation;
• Support to other professionals, agencies and members of the community engaged in the young person’s care;
• Working with the Manager Foundry Kelowna and Clinical Lead, the Clinician will also provide mentoring and support of other Foundry Kelowna team members and practicum students;
• Participate in relevant intake service improvement projects such as implementing a stepped care model;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.