Position Summary
Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Mental Health & Addiction Services department.
In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this Substance Abuse Specialists are members of the Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team and work together to provide flexible, community-based services that are designed to promote the stability, recovery and community reintegration of individuals who have a mental illness and abuse substances. The Substance Abuse Specialist maintains a caseload and in collaboration with the transdisciplinary team coordinates and provides, in a compassionate and responsible manner, assessment, crises intervention and follow-up services to clients and identified supports as required. The Substance Abuse Specialist performs all routine team responsibilities and has lead responsibility for integrating concurrent treatment with the tasks of other team members.
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in an allied health discipline.
• Two (2) years recent experience working directly in addictions and/or mental health treatment, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Eligibility for registration with appropriate professional body.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.
Skills and Abilities:
• Ability to apply clinical and critical thinking expertise.
• Experience in the delivery of education programs.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Physical ability to perform duties of the position.
• Ability to use an electronic file system for service delivery.
• Advanced computer skills preferred.
Where you will be working:
Community:
Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Prince Rupert
More about Northern Health
Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC.
What Northern Health Has to Offer You!
Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being. Here’s what we provide:
• Benefits for Indigenous Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
• Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
• Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
• Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
• Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
• Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions.
Important Application Information
Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
• Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
• Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
• Program certificates or diplomas.
• High school, college, or university transcripts.
• Cover letter and resume (recommended).
International Applicants
Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our Northern Health Careers page: Information for international applicants
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