Mental Health Clinician - (220676)

Island Health; Campbell River; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Campbell River is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join their multidisciplinary care team. This role focuses on providing assessments, interventions, and treatment for clients facing mental health issues. Candidates must possess a Master's Degree in a health-related field and meet several additional qualifications. The position emphasizes initiative, effective communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Masters Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution.
• Recognised post basic education related to mental illness.
• Four years recent related experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides assessment, intake, intervention, treatment, and consultation for clients.
• Works as part of a multidisciplinary care team.
• Maintains a commitment to professional development.

Skills

Competence in mental illness care

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Client assessment skills

Team collaboration

Education

Masters Degree in health related discipline

Post basic education related to mental illness

Job description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Working in the community setting as a member of a multidisciplinary care team, the Mental Health Clinician provides assessment, intake, intervention, treatment, consultation and referral for clients experiencing mental health problems and their caregivers/families.

Qualifications

Education, Training And Experience

Masters Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution; Recognised post basic education related to mental illness; Four (4) years recent related experience; A significant understanding of mental health issues; Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act; Knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community to persons with mental illnesses; Knowledge of mental health assessments, treatment methodologies, intervention strategies, the change process, and community dynamics; or An equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's License.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate competence congruent with the care and treatment of mental illness;
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Deal with others effectively
• Sound organizational, problem solving and teaching skills
• Sound judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy
• Work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision
• Work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Promote positive change and independence
• Prioritize and organize client demands made and care needs
• Physically and emotionally 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
• Maintain a commitment to continued professional development as required by the employer
• Use personal vehicle