Clinician, Short Term Assessment and Response Team (START)

Fraser Health Authority; Abbotsford; On-site; CAD 58,231 - 72,751; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Canada seeks a casual Clinician for the START program in Abbotsford, responsible for providing crisis intervention and therapeutic counseling for adolescents and families. This role emphasizes comprehensive assessments, treatment plan development, and collaboration with community and hospital resources. Candidates should possess a Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology and have significant experience in crisis intervention. A valid BC Driver’s License is also required, along with strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in applicable social or health sciences.
• Two years of recent experience in adolescent crisis intervention.
• Eligibility for registration with the relevant professional association.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify client and family needs.
• Provide therapeutic counseling through short‑term individual and family therapy.
• Develop treatment plans and act as case manager, liaising with resources.
• Assist in developing training and educational sessions for community.
• Network with community agencies to enhance cooperation.

Skills

Crisis Intervention Theory

Group and family therapy

Knowledge of adolescent mental health problems

Effective interpersonal skills

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving and decision-making skills

Education

Master’s degree in Counseling Psychology

Job description

Salary

CAD $42.27 - $52.81 / hour

Job Summary

A casual Clinician in the START program in Abbotsford, B.C. responsible for comprehensive assessment, treatment, and referral coordination for adolescents and families in acute crisis, education, consultation, and collaboration with community and hospital agencies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify client and family needs and formulate appropriate treatment recommendations.
• Assess needs for psychiatric evaluation and coordinate with community psychiatrists.
• Provide therapeutic counseling through short‑term individual and family therapy using models such as Brief Therapy and Crisis Intervention.
• Develop treatment plans; act as case manager, liaising with community resources.
• Provide consultative and direct services regarding community resources to facilitate continuity of care.
• Assist in development and delivery of in‑services, education sessions, presentations, and training for clients, families, staff, and caregivers.
• Network with community agencies and Fraser Health hospitals to enhance intra‑agency cooperation.
• Participate in ongoing social research.
• Complete statistics, case records, assessment reports, and other documentation as per program policies; analyze and assist with interpretation of those statistics.
• Participate in program and community resource development to address service gaps and client/family needs.
• Attend team meetings and multidisciplinary meetings as required.
• Perform 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.
• Eligibility for registration with the 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 ability to incorporate this into assessments and intervention.
• Demonstrated skill in group and family therapy.
• Knowledge of developmental stages and family life cycle issues.
• Comprehensive knowledge of adolescent mental health problems, including substance misuse.
• Knowledge of diagnostic criteria for prevalent psychiatric diagnoses in adolescents.
• Knowledge of evidence‑based practice related to Developmental Pediatrics, neuropsychiatric conditions (e.g., complex ADHD, FASD, pervasive developmental disorders, Tourette’s disorder, seizure disorders).
• Ability to establish rapport with clients and families beyond initial presenting concerns.
• Knowledge and ability to conduct social science research.
• Ability to organize workload, prioritize responsibilities, and work effectively with hospital and community agencies using a multidisciplinary team model.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Aptitude for planning, organizing, and prioritizing work in continually changing and complex environments.
• Problem‑solving, decision‑making skills, and sound judgment.
• Effective interpersonal skills.
• Physical ability to perform job duties.

We welcome applicants who bring passion, experience, and integrity to this vital role.