154303 - Clinical Coordinator, Mental Health & Addictions (RN/RPN)

Work Location
Rich Mental Health Services
Department
Acute Home Treatment Service
Work Area
Clinical Coordinator for AHBT, FOX67 and 48 Hour Follow Up
Home Worksite
30 - Richmond Community/RMHT
Labour Agreement
Nurses' Bargaining Association
Union
200 - Nurses BCNU
Position Type
Baseline
Job Status
Temporary Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Standard Hours / Week
37.50
Job Category
Nursing
Salary Grade
L4
Min Hourly
CAD $49.20/Hr.
Max Hourly
CAD $63.47/Hr.
Shift Times
0830-1630
Days Off
Saturday, Stats, Sunday
Position Start Date
As soon as possible
End Date
4/30/2027
Position End Date - Incumbent
Position ends on the listed end date or upon the return of the incumbent.

Come work as a Clinical Coordinator, Mental Health & Addictions with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) or Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), to join the team at Richmond Mental Health Services in Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As an Clinical Coordinator, Mental Health & Addictions, you will:

• Coordinates client care activities to deliver primary care, mental health and addiction services, including housing and crisis intervention to designated residents/clients/patients.
• Leads in planning and implementation of innovative approaches for delivering quality and efficient services to support/promote health and illness prevention strategies.
• Supervises and guides designated staff.
• Consults and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and family members, and applies the principles of recovery, to provide treatment and case management services that are both inclusionary and flexible for individuals with mental illness and concurrent disorders.
• Acts as a clinical resource for staff, supports staff training and development and promotes education and research.
• Assists Manager with performing administrative duties and coordinates staffing, scheduling and clinical research activities.
• Provides input into proposals, budget policies and procedures.
• Collaborates with leadership team and other health care providers, strives to achieve excellence in client and family centered care and enhancement in quality of life.

Education & Experience

• Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
• Completion of post basic specialty nursing certificate/program if applicable and three (3) years' recent, related experience in the designated clinical area including one (1) year's related administrative/supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver's License and access to personal vehicle for business-related purposes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of mental disorders, addictions and concurrent disorders and the treatment and principles of recovery in mental illness and addictions.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology, chemical dependency and addictions treatment, psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects) and psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership, supervision, work direction and consultation.
• Ability to conduct comprehensive mental health and addictions clinical and risk assessments, formulate treatment and discharge plans and provide crisis intervention.
• Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and addiction housing models and resources.
• Knowledge of evidence-based best practices and issues in the care and treatment of mental disorders, addictions and concurrent disorders.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate (verbally and in writing) and collaborate effectively with clients and their families, coworkers, physicians, other health care staff and staff of external agencies.
• Knowledge of evidence informed nursing practice related to designated clinical area.
• Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the service population.
• Ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process
• Knowledge of relevant primary, secondary and tertiary care programs, residential and other community resources.
• Knowledge of health care disciplines and their role in client care and service provision.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver educational materials for staff/clients and families based on education theories, principles and best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a supportive, creative learning environment and continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrated analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, adjust to unexpected events, mediate and deal with conflict.
• Demonstrated ability to lead change and support staff through transition.
• Knowledge of basic research, e.g. research ethics, research question, hypothesis and qualitative and quantitative data analysis methods.
• Demonstrated skill in clinical techniques and the use of applicable equipment and supplies.
• Demonstrated skill in CPR techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment including applicable software applications.
• Demonstrated physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

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.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

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

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.