Mental Health Clinician

Island Health; Area F (Alberni Highway); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in British Columbia seeks a qualified professional with a Master's degree in a health-related field and a minimum of three years of relevant experience, specifically in crisis intervention and assessment. The role requires knowledge of mental health and addiction issues, effective communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Ideal candidates will demonstrate initiative and possess a valid BC Driver's License.

Qualifications

• 3 years related experience including crisis intervention and risk assessment.
• Significant knowledge of community services and legislation.
• Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Psychotherapy

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Masters Degree in a health related discipline

Tools

Windows based software

Job description

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience

Masters Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution.

Three (3) years recent related experience including two (2) two years' recent related experience in areas requiring frequent crisis intervention and risk assessment, such as policing, crisis counseling, paramedic or other similar work environment; understanding of mental health and alcohol and drug addiction issues; psychiatric and suicide / homicide risk assessments, psychiatric and addictions treatment methodologies, crisis intervention and response techniques and strategies, the change process, and community dynamics;

Significant knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering services in the community;

Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act; or

An equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated interpersonal and clinical skills, including crisis Intervention, stabilization, de-escalation and brief.
• psychotherapy
• Demonstrated advanced competence in the treatment of addiction and mental illness congruent with the organization's framework and standards within a rehabilitation / recovery, harm-reduction focused model.
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and teaching skills.
• Demonstrated judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy.
• Work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult education skills.
• Work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Promote positive change and independence.
• Prioritize and organize workload.
• Ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Operate a personal computer with a variety of Windows based software.
• Foster good public relations.
• Operate related equipment.