Clinician - MHSU - (211116)

Island Health; Ladysmith; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to provide advanced clinical practice and support for clients facing mental health and substance use issues. The role involves working collaboratively within a treatment team, focusing on short-term counseling and outreach. Candidates should have a Master's degree and relevant experience, particularly with Indigenous communities. Strong interpersonal and clinical skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

• 3 years recent experience, including 2 years in substance use or concurrent disorders.
• Experience working with Indigenous Communities.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical practice, assessment, intervention, and treatment for mental health issues.
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Clinical Skills

Communication Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Teaching Skills

Judgment Skills

Organizational Skills

Empathy

Collaboration

Public Relations

Education

Master's Degree in a health-related discipline

Tools

Windows-based software

Job description

Job Description: Mental Health Clinician

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 shared responsibility. Continuous improvement of quality and safety is inherent in this position.

Reports to the Coordinator or designate. Utilizing advanced clinical knowledge, the clinician contributes to service efficiency and practice advancement. Working within organizational standards as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team, the focus is on short-term counselling. The role involves providing advanced clinical practice, assessment, intervention, treatment, outreach, consultation, and referral for clients and their caregivers/families experiencing mental health and substance use issues. Travel may be required, and transportation arrangements must meet operational needs.

Qualifications: Education, Training, and Experience

• Master's Degree in a health-related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution.
• Three (3) years recent related experience, including two (2) years in substance use or concurrent disorders.
• At least 2 years' experience working within or with Indigenous Communities, demonstrated by meeting two or more of the following criteria:
• Experience collaborating with Indigenous health and wellness organizations, providing services to Indigenous individuals and families.
• Experience delivering health services/programs that incorporate Indigenous teachings, knowledge, or cultural practices.
• Extensive knowledge of Indigenous and non-Indigenous health and wellness services on Vancouver Island.

Additional requirements include knowledge of mental health and addiction issues, assessment and treatment methodologies, crisis intervention, and relevant legislation such as the Mental Health Act and Guardianship Act. A valid BC Driver's License is also required.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong interpersonal and clinical skills.
• Advanced competence in treating addiction and mental illness within a rehabilitation, recovery, harm reduction model.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Organizational, problem-solving, and teaching skills.
• Judgment, observation, assessment skills, tact, and empathy.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and limited supervision.
• Knowledge of adult education techniques.
• Ability to work collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Capacity to promote positive change and independence.
• Workload prioritization and organization skills.
• Proficiency with Windows-based software and related equipment.
• Ability to foster good public relations.

For more details, refer to the full job description: https://jd.viha.ca/JD4478.pdf