Eating Disorder Clinician

Island Health; Nanaimo; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health authority seeks an Eating Disorder Clinician to provide therapeutic counseling and support for individuals with eating disorders. This role involves working within a multidisciplinary team, facilitating support groups, and promoting community awareness. Candidates should have a Master's Degree in a relevant field and experience in eating disorder treatment.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counselling, or related health discipline.
• At least 2 years of recent experience with eating disorders.
• Eligibility for registration with the appropriate Health Regulatory College.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic counseling to individuals with eating disorders.
• Facilitate support groups and promote community awareness.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams for client treatment.

Skills

Therapeutic skills

Client assessments

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Culturally sensitive care

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work or Clinical Counselling

Post-basic education in clinical counseling

Tools

Windows-based software

Job description

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 shared responsibility. The role involves continuous quality and safety improvements in all aspects of this position.

Working in the community setting as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Eating Disorder Clinician provides therapeutic counseling to individuals with eating disorders and weight preoccupation, along with their caregivers/families. The role also includes facilitating support groups and promoting community awareness.

Qualifications:

Education, Training, and Experience

• Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counselling, or a related health discipline from an approved institution.
• Post-basic education in clinical counseling.
• Knowledge of available eating disorder services, their interrelationships, and their role in community care.
• Understanding of applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act.
• At least two years of recent experience working with clients with eating disorders.
• Eligibility for registration with the appropriate Health Regulatory College or licensing body.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

An equivalent level of education, training, and experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities

• Specialized knowledge in current eating disorder treatment practices across all ages.
• Knowledge of evidence-based intervention strategies for children, youth, families, and adults.
• Ability to conduct client assessments using standardized mental health and eating disorder tools.
• Therapeutic skills in case management, individual, and group therapy for clients with various mental health disorders, including eating disorders.
• Ability to collaborate with medical professionals, multidisciplinary teams, and tertiary centers for client treatment.
• Understanding of the physiological impacts and medical risks of eating disorders.
• Effective referral skills, with strong knowledge of community resources and collaboration with community partners.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and teaching abilities.
• Good judgment, observational skills, empathy, and tact.
• Ability to provide culturally sensitive care respecting client rights, values, and preferences.
• Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention techniques.
• Ability to work independently with initiative and limited supervision.
• Ability to work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Skills to promote positive change and foster client independence.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills.
• Physical ability to perform job duties.
• Self-awareness, social awareness, and empathy, especially in high-stress situations.
• Proficiency in operating Windows-based software and related equipment.
• Ability to foster good public relations.

Link to Full Job Description

https://jd.viha.ca/JD5022.pdf