Clinician, Child & Youth Transition Team

Fraser Health Authority; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 61,992 - 77,145; Part time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority is seeking a Casual Clinician for the Child & Youth Transition Team to support youth 6-18 in acute crisis. You will participate in assessments, coordinate psychiatric needs, and deliver short‑term family and individual therapy within a multidisciplinary framework.

The role emphasizes collaboration with hospital and community resources, ongoing program development, and engagement in research and education activities as part of a dynamic health‑care environment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in an applicable social or health sciences program such as Counseling Psychology.
• Two (2) years of related experience in adolescent crisis intervention in a mental health setting or hospital emergency department.
• Eligible for registration with a relevant professional association.
• Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for work‑related purposes.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive assessments to identify client/family social, emotional and cultural needs and formulate treatment recommendations.
• Assesses need for psychiatric evaluation and coordinates arrangements with the program's community psychiatrist.
• Provides short‑term individual and family therapy using models such as Brief Therapy and Crisis Intervention.
• Develops treatment plans and acts as case manager, liaising with community resources.

Skills

Crisis Intervention

Systems Theory

Family therapy

Adolescent mental health

Rapport with clients

Education

Master's degree in social/health sciences

Job description

Salary The salary range for this position is CAD $44.85 - $56.02 / hour.

Job Summary

We are hiring a Casual Clinician, Child & Youth Transition Team. We invite you to apply today and find out why employees recommend Fraser Health to their friends as an exceptional place to work. We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the workforce and seek to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. A career with Fraser Health will offer you the opportunity to be a part of a dedicated team of professionals in a dynamic and rewarding health‑care environment. We offer a competitive compensation and benefit package, including comprehensive health benefits coverage.

Important to Know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must confirm that you are legally entitled to work in Canada.

Detailed Overview

Supporting the Vision, Values, Purpose, and Commitments of Fraser Health, including service delivery that is centered around patients, clients, residents and families, the Clinician, Child and Youth Transition Team provides comprehensive assessment, treatment and referral coordination for children and youth ages 6‑18 years old and their families in acute crisis, educates and consults with hospital and community personnel, networks with community agencies, participates in research and assists in program and resource development.

Responsibilities

• Conducts comprehensive assessments to identify client and family's social, emotional and cultural needs, in order to formulate appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Assesses the need for psychiatric evaluation and makes arrangements for this utilizing the community psychiatrist available to the program.
• Provides comprehensive therapeutic clinical counseling by providing short‑term individual and family therapy, using various therapy and intervention models such as the Brief Therapy Model and Crisis Intervention Model.
• Develops treatment plans and acts as case manager, liaising and consulting with community resources.
• Provides consultative and direct services to clients, families and staff regarding community resources and access to these resources to facilitate a continuum of services between hospital and community.
• Assists in the development and delivery of in‑services, education sessions, presentations and training to clients, families, staff and other caregivers through methods such as collaborating with staff, determining relevant content and required handouts, conducting literature searches and planning and coordinating seminars.
• Networks with community agencies and Fraser Health hospitals to develop relationships that enhance intra‑agency/hospital cooperation.
• Participates in ongoing social research as required.
• Completes statistics, case records, assessment reports and other relevant documentation according to the policies and procedures established by the program and assists in interpreting those statistics.
• Participates in program and community resource development from both the hospital and community perspective, in order to respond to identified gaps in service and recognized patient needs.
• Attends team meetings and multi‑disciplinary meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Training & Experience

Master's Degree in an applicable social or health sciences program such as Counseling Psychology. Two (2) years of recent, related experience in adolescent crisis intervention in a mental health setting or hospital emergency department, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Eligible for registration with a relevant professional association. Valid BC Driver's License and access to a personal vehicle for work‑related purposes.

Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of Crisis Intervention Theory and demonstrated skill in crisis intervention with adolescents and families.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Systems Theory and an ability to incorporate this into mental health assessments and treatment interventions.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skill in group and family therapy.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the developmental stages of the individual and within the family life cycle and of the issues that may occur in relation to this.
• Comprehensive knowledge of broad‑range issues pertaining to adolescent mental health problems, including issues related to substance misuse among adolescents and families.
• Knowledge and understanding of the diagnostic criteria pertaining to the psychiatric diagnoses most prevalent in the adolescent population.
• Knowledge of theory and evidence‑based practice related to Developmental Pediatrics; neuropsychiatric conditions such as complex ADHD, FASD, pervasive developmental disorders; Tourette's disorder; seizure disorders.
• Ability to establish rapport with clients and families to explore issues beyond the initial presenting concerns.
• Knowledge and ability to conduct social science research.
• Ability to organize workload and prioritize responsibilities, and to work effectively with others, both within the hospital and with community agencies utilizing a multi‑disciplinary team model.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, organize and prioritize work in a continuously changing and complex environment.
• Problem‑solving and decision‑making skills and ability to exercise sound judgement.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Physical ability to perform duties of the job.