Clinical Addictions Specialist - Langley, Canada - Langley Community Services
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Description
LANGLEY COMMUNITY SERVICES - JOB POSTING ICMT 23-01
Job Title:
Clinical Addictions Specialist
Department:
Intensive Case Management Team
Start Date:
ASAP
$46.15 depending on experience and qualifications)
Hours: 35 hours per week - Monday to Friday shifts between 8 am -8 pm
Date:
February 2, 2023
WHO WE ARE:
- Langley Community Services Society is a wellestablished and respected agency that has been _
- management team dedicated to enriching the lives of Langley residents. We believe that people _
- and culture are our strongest assets, and our core values revolve around Inclusion and Diversity, _
- Integrity and Respect, Dedication and Excellence and Collaboration and Partnerships. We are _
Job Summary:
Reporting to the Program Manager, the Clinical Addictions Specialist provides clinical
outreach services to clients aged 19 and above who have problematic or chronic dependent substance
use, with or without mental illness, concurrent disorders or co-existing functional impairment.
Individuals will also be facing complex challenges related to health, housing, poverty and face barriers in
accessing existing health and social services. With an emphasis on connecting with clients where they're
at physically -on the street, in shelters, in their homes - the clinical addictions specialist provides client
- centered services by developing a trusting therapeutic relationship and providing a safe environment in
which individuals can access services without fear of rejection or reprisal.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
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Provides counseling and case management on an outreach basis to individuals who are
at risk due to several factors involving their substance misuse, with or without mental
health issues, with an emphasis on people who are homeless or at risk of becoming
homeless.
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Complete in-depth assessments to determine stages of change, risk indicators, client
needs and appropriate referrals to other community supports. Works in partnership
with community resources/agencies such as Langley Community Services Society,
Stepping Stone Community Services, Gateway of Hope, Encompass Support Services &
Langley Mental Health.
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Refers and connects clients for further and/or alternate specialized services, such as
detox, residential treatment, community support groups (eg. AA, SMART Recovery),
Opioid Agonist Therapy (OAT) clinic, outpatient Substance Use Services, Psychiatric or
Addiction Physician consultation and primary care providers such as GP/NP support.
Advocates on behalf of the client to ensure respect and dignity are maintained.
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Provides client-centered services by developing strength based, integrated and
comprehensive care plans, helping clients formulate goals by addressing the strengths
and needs of each individual.
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Pursues a housing-first approach by working with the ICMT Housing Procurement
specialist to secure housing placement and rent subsidies through BC Housing.
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Upon completion of appropriate training, may distribute and administer Take Home
Naloxone (THN) to address those individuals at risk for overdose.
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Counsel and educate clients in harm reduction concepts and practices.
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Maintains client records including client assessments, treatment plans and progress
notes. Ensures that access to and disclosure of information and records are in
accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.
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Participate in the after-hours on-call rotation as needed.
Reporting relationships:
Reports to Program Manager
Section 3
Required education, experience, training
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Master's degree in an Allied Health Discipline.
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Two years' experience/training working with addictions and/or concurrent disorders.
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Experience dealing with vulnerable groups and diverse populations.
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Valid Class V BC Driver's License
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Current CPR and First Aid
Required competencies:
skills, abilities, training
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Demonstrated knowledge and up-to-date expertise in the field of substance use and
mental health, including knowledge of Core Addictions Practice
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Demonstrated expertise in Motivational Interviewing and counselling skills, including
crisis counseling to adults.
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Knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction
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Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural communication skills
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Demonstrated knowledge of the FHA Mental Health & Substance Use Services
continuum of care
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Demonstrated ability to undertake in-depth client assessments, treatment plans and
community referrals.
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Proficient with technology, including computers, tablets, smartphones, word-processing
and database management software.
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Ability to wor
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