Intake Clinician - Early Intervention Program

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

Job summary

The Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) in Victoria, BC is seeking an Intake Clinician for the Early Intervention Program. You will conduct intake by screening, assessing and accepting or denying referrals in collaboration with clinical leads, supporting a family-centered approach.

You will liaise with community services, apply trauma-informed care, and help families access appropriate programs while aligning with safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a health or social services related discipline and two years' recent related experience.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.
• Knowledge of family-centered practice and local resources for children.

Skills

Communication

Judgment

Teamwork

Organization

Equipment

Physical Ability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in health or social services

Job description

Intake Clinician - Early Intervention Program - (234064)

Queen Alexandra Centre for Children's Health - Pearkes (QACP) - Victoria, BC V8N 4A9 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

08:00-16:00

Days Off

Vacancy Type

Regular PT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$44.85 - $56.02

Paid FTE

0.84

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

60

Planned Start Date

Sep. 14 2026

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

No

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes

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 responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Manager or designate, the Intake Clinician, for Early Intervention and related programs works with a multi-disciplinary care team to conduct intake for clients by screening, assessing and accepting and or denying referrals based on program eligibility, in consultation with Clinical Leads, for Occupational Therapy, Physiotherapy, Speech Language Pathology, Infant Development and Social Work as necessary. Within the context of a client/family-centered approach, the Intake Clinician will work within professional scope of practice, including the use of a Trauma Informed Model of Care. The Intake Clinician will provide suggestions to help families whose children are not eligible for Early Intervention services to find the most appropriate community programs to meet their needs. The Intake Clinician will liaise with, and obtain resources, from community social health and welfare agencies.

The Intake Clinician contributes to the achievement of organizational and departmental objectives, in accordance with established standards of practice, Island Health policies, and work-related processes, procedures and guidelines, including safety and quality protocols.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• Bachelor's degree in a health or social services related discipline (such as counselling and/or child & youth care) from an approved post-secondary institution; and
• Two (2) years' recent related experience in a developmental pediatric setting or related field; and
• Knowledge and/or experience with application of family-centered practice, local and regional resources for children, intake processes and an understanding of community health, welfare, and social agencies.

An equivalent combination of training, and experience may be considered.

Skills And Abilities

• Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with client, family/caregiver, the public, medical staff and multi-disciplinary teams using verbal, written and computer-based communication. Ability to utilize conflict resolution skills to promote collaboration and effective problem-solving in multi-disciplinary settings.
• Judgment: Demonstrated ability to exercise independent, professional judgment with empathy, tact and integrity when dealing with client and their family/caregiver. Ability to promote culturally safe, client-focused care by incorporating an understanding of cultural and spiritual beliefs and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns to enhance service provision and decision making.
• Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships in a complex, multi-disciplinary environment.
• Organization: Demonstrated ability to independently organize work, set objectives, problem-solve and establish priorities in a complex, continuously changing environment. Manages time and resources effectively to consistently complete tasks with accuracy in the interest of ensuring effective and timely delivery of services.
• Equipment: Demonstrated ability to operate equipment including computerized systems, Microsoft Office Suite applications and clinical software programs. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
• Physical Ability: Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.