Crisis & Mental Health Access Counselor

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a MHSU Access & Crisis Response Counsellor in Victoria, BC. The role focuses on triage, immediate support, risk assessment, and rapid stabilization within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include harm reduction, short-term psychotherapy, and exploration of community resources to meet client needs. Travel between sites may be required; valid BC Driver's License is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in crisis intervention and risk assessment in health or public safety settings.
• Knowledge of mental health and addiction issues and related legislation.
• Ability to coordinate with community services and multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide triage, immediate support, and urgent clinical response.
• Offer short-term psychotherapeutic and stabilization services.
• Coordinate with community resources and other services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Brief psychotherapy

Team collaboration

Education

Baccalaureate Degree in health-related discipline

Valid BC Driver's License

Job description

Vancouver Island Health Authority is seeking a MHSU Access & Crisis Response Counsellor in Victoria, BC. The role focuses on triage, immediate support, risk assessment, and rapid stabilization within a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include harm reduction, short-term psychotherapy, and exploration of community resources to meet client needs. Travel between sites may be required; valid BC Driver's License is expected.