Island Health
Intensive Case Management (ICM) Clinician
Job Description
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Baccalaureate Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution;
Recognized post basic education related to mental illness and/or substance use;
Two (2) years of recent related experience supporting clients with substance use and mental health issues in a community setting;
Strong knowledge of harm reduction philosophy and practice, as well as HIV, HCV and related issues;
Experience working with persons living with substance use and, mental health concerns;
Experience in engagement with persons who have severe substance use problems and do not readily engage in health care services;
An understanding and application of substance misuse assessments, treatment methodologies, intervention strategies, the change process, and community dynamics;
Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as Mental Health and Child Protection legislation;
Knowledge of available p...
Recognized post basic education related to mental illness and/or substance use;
Two (2) years of recent related experience supporting clients with substance use and mental health issues in a community setting;
Strong knowledge of harm reduction philosophy and practice, as well as HIV, HCV and related issues;
Experience working with persons living with substance use and, mental health concerns;
Experience in engagement with persons who have severe substance use problems and do not readily engage in health care services;
An understanding and application of substance misuse assessments, treatment methodologies, intervention strategies, the change process, and community dynamics;
Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as Mental Health and Child Protection legislation;
Knowledge of available p...