ASTAT Clinician

Island Health; British Columbia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking an ASTAT Clinician to join their dedicated team. This role focuses on providing urgent clinical response and psychotherapeutic services to adults facing mental health and addiction challenges. As part of a collaborative therapeutic team, you will engage with community resources, conduct assessments, and deliver education to service providers. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals while working in a supportive environment that values patient and staff safety. If you are passionate about mental health and want to contribute to innovative care solutions, this position is for you.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree required; 2 years of experience in mental health and addictions.
• Experience with crisis intervention and group psychotherapy work.

Responsibilities

• Provide urgent clinical response and psychotherapeutic services to adults.
• Liaise with community services and maintain clinical records.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Effective Communication

Client Assessment

Problem-Solving

Organizational Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Holistic Care Approach

Education

Master’s Degree in a health-related discipline

Tools

Windows-based software

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Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Team Lead and as part of the therapeutic team under the Coordinator of Access and Crisis Services, the Adult Short Term Assessment and Treatment Program (ASTAT) within Island Health, the ASTAT Clinician provides urgent individual and group clinical response and psychotherapeutic services to adults with mental health and addiction issues. The clinician participates in planning and assessment of community resources, liaises with relevant community services, links the ASTAT program with other service agencies, and provides consultation and education on ASTAT & Group Psychotherapy services to other service providers while maintaining clinical records.

Qualifications

Education, Training and Experience: Master’s Degree in a health-related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution. Minimum of two (2) years of recent related experience working with adult acute clientele in a mental health and addictions facility or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Experience with crisis intervention, urgent response, short-term therapy, and group psychotherapy work. Significant understanding of substance use issues, assessments, the change process, and community dynamics. Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act and the Adult Guardianship Act. A valid BC Driver's License is required.

Skills and Abilities

• Advanced competence in treating addiction and mental illness within a rehabilitation/recovery, harm-reduction focused model.
• Effective communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload.
• Ability to work independently, show initiative, and demonstrate creativity in clinical practice.
• Sound judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
• Organizational, teaching, and client assessment skills.
• Empathy, tact, and good observation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention and problem-solving processes.
• Ability to handle a wide range of community and facility contacts.
• Client-centered holistic care approach.
• Assessment, care planning, and coordination skills.
• Respect for client rights, values, and multicultural issues.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and related equipment.
• Good public relations skills.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD4468.pdf

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care