Urgent Response Clinician, Car 60

Northern Health; Prince Rupert; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Northern British Columbia seeks an Urgent Response Clinician to join their Specialized Services department. In this role, you will provide crisis response and treatment planning for clients facing serious mental health or substance use issues. The position offers a dynamic work environment with comprehensive benefits, including vacation time and financial support for moving expenses.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and pension plans

Four weeks of vacation after one year of service

Financial support for moving expenses

Employee referral program, training, and leadership development

Outdoor activities and short commutes

Loan forgiveness programs for eligible professions

Qualifications

• Three years' recent related experience or equivalent education and training.
• Eligible for registration with relevant professional bodies.
• Valid B.C. driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis response, assessment, suicide intervention, and treatment planning.
• Offer time-limited case management and rapid response to clients.
• Function as a primary clinician utilizing various treatment modalities.

Skills

Assessment and intervention skills

Effective communication skills

Critical thinking

Client-centered care

Cultural sensitivity

Teaching and management capabilities

Education

Bachelor's Degree in an Allied Health, Behavioral, or Social Science field

Job description

Are you an Urgent Response Clinician looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Specialized Services department.

Job Responsibilities

1. Provide crisis response, assessment, suicide intervention, and short-term treatment planning.
2. Offer time-limited case management and rapid response to clients with serious mental health or substance use issues.
3. Function as a primary clinician utilizing various treatment modalities for individuals, groups, and families.

Shift and Location

Days, Evenings - 11:00 to 19:30, Rotating

About Prince Rupert

A marine-based port city on northwest BC's Pacific Coast, known for wilderness exploration, wildlife viewing, and as a stop on Alaskan cruises. Surrounded by natural beauty and rich in First Nations history, it is a hub for economic opportunities and outdoor activities.

What Northern Health Offers

• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, and pension plans.
• Four weeks of vacation after one year of service.
• Financial support for moving expenses (eligible positions).
• Employee referral program, training, and leadership development.
• Outdoor activities and short commutes.
• Loan forgiveness programs for eligible professions.

Application Requirements

• Registration number (if applicable).
• Supporting educational and qualification documents.
• Cover letter and resume recommended.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in an Allied Health, Behavioral, or Social Science field.
• Three years' recent related experience or equivalent education and training.
• Eligible for registration with relevant professional bodies.
• Valid B.C. driver's license.
• Successful RCMP Security and Enhanced Security Clearances.

Skills and Abilities

• Assessment and intervention skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Client-centered care and cultural sensitivity.
• Teaching, management, and leadership capabilities.
• Knowledge integration and decision-making based on evidence.
• Operation of related equipment and computer applications.
• Physical ability to perform duties.

About Northern Health

Serving over 600,000 sq km and 300,000 residents across Northern BC, employing over 7,000 staff, providing hospital and community health services, and offering diverse career opportunities.