BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services jobs
BC Mental Health and Substance Use Services, a part of the Provincial Health Services Authority, is a key provider of specialized mental health and substance use services in British Columbia. The organization primarily focuses on delivering care to individuals with severe and complex mental health and substance use challenges.
The BC Governments' unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with In[...]
Clerical Support, Regional Programs, Forensic Psychiatric Services, Victoria BCAs per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.Under the supervisio[...]
Escort clients to medical, dental and social appointments and acts as a role model to facilitate appropriate social behaviors. Participate in activities to support skill development and addictions recovery.Participate in case planning;[...]
Work collaboratively with other Rehabilitation colleagues and Treatment Team members to analyze the needs of target patient populations as a basis for new program development, standards and evaluation strategies by reviewing relevant l[...]
Provide personal care to patients such as bathes, showers, grooms, dresses, assists with oral hygiene and toileting needs, maintains skin by applying creams and ointments as applicable, serving meals and assisting with feeding patients[...]
Provide direction to, and maintain custody of patients while in court; exchanges information with outside agencies such as Police, Fire Departments, Coroners Office, Sheriff Detachments and Corrections as appropriate; provides security[...]
Eligibility for certification as a rehabilitation professional with a recognized association. Valid B.C. Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business use.Skills and KnowledgeBasic counselling skills in working with clie[...]
Conduct or participate in pre-release planning conferences; consult with appropriate members of the clinical treatment team to help determine requirement for certification under mental health act and other emergency situations, psychia[...]
Escort clients to medical, dental and social appointments in the community and act as a role model to facilitate appropriate social behaviors. Participate in activities to support skill development.Coordinate services with medical prof[...]
Act as an advocate for clients during inter-professional team meetings to evaluate and change the treatment plan; complete forms relevant to ongoing and after care planning and gathers information from substance use and mental health r[...]