Come work as a Team Leader with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health has an exciting opportunity for a Team Leader to join the Vancouver Detox Team working in Vancouver, BC.  Apply today to join our team!

As a Team Leader with VCH you will:

• Be responsible to oversee and coordinate the delivery/daily activities of the designated Substance Use program.
• Provide supervision, to at least one (1) other health science professional and a total staff of more than three (3) up to and including eight (8) FTE, plan and implement therapeutic Substance Use programs/services for clients with complex Substance Use issues; ensure services provide a high standard of care and promotes interdisciplinary practice and collaboration.
• Evaluate services to ensure program/service needs are met and liaises with key stakeholders on the achievement of program goals and objectives.
• Utilize human resources policies and procedures to recruit and select staff.
• Develop workflows, policies and procedures.
• Coordinate care and facilitates case planning.
• Coordinate requests for vacation, education and leaves of absence.

Education & Experience

• Current full registration with the British Columbia College of Social Workers.
• Master of Social Work from an accredited School of Social Work.
• Five (5) years recent related experience providing mental health and Substance use clinical services in community based settings for designated program and/or including three (3) years post masters supervisory leadership experience or equivalent.
• Valid BC Driver’s License.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Broad knowledge of systems thinking as it related to social work process.
• Broad knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in healthcare.
• Broad knowledge of research methodology.
• Broad knowledge of counselling skills and clinical practice models.
• Demonstrated ability to apply systems theory to practice in Social Work assessment and intervention.
• Demonstrated experience and ability to conduct social and psychosocial assessments.
• Comprehensive knowledge of mental illness and Substance use issues including current trends, best practices and modalities of treatment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of withdrawal-management models and interventions.
• Broad knowledge of mental health, primary care and substance use service delivery system, service mandates, referral guidelines, legislation and government policies.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct mental health and substance use assessments, and to provide treatment planning and case coordination.
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and open to a range of substance use treatment modules on the continuum of harm reduction including abstinence.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, facilitate and evaluate group programs, as applicable.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team leader, motivator, coach/mentor, and team member within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Demonstrated ability to model and foster a positive, collaborative, and respectful team working environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical and administrative supervision and consultation.
• Demonstrated skills and ability to facilitate team building and to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events, problem solve, and deal effectively with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physician, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.
• Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes open and direct communication and leads to a cooperative approach to problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, organize work, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with community partners and with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.  Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.