Vancouver Island Health Authority

Substance Use Clinician for Hybrid Mental Health Services

📍 Location
nanaimo, regional district of nanaimo
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 13, 2026
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Job Description

Transform the lives of adults as a Substance Use Clinician. Deliver individual and group therapy while collaborating with community resources in a dynamic, multi-site environment.
This full-time role focuses on providing clinical response within a mental health and substance use framework. You will assess client needs and connect individuals with essential resources, all while being part of an interdisciplinary team. Essential experience includes crisis intervention and psychotherapy, utilizing trauma-informed and harm-reduction approaches to enhance client care.
Key Responsibilities:
• Deliver individual and group therapeutic services
• Assess community resources and client needs
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups and individual counselling
• Liaise with service providers and agencies
• Maintain accurate clinical records
Requirements:
• Master’s in Social Work required
• Minimum two years in mental health/substance use settings
• Registration eligib...

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