Mental Health Clinician/Behavioural Consultant

Fraser Health Authority; Surrey; On-site; CAD 62,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Fraser Health Authority in British Columbia is seeking a Mental Health Clinician/Behavioural Consultant to join our community mental health team. You will provide case management, applied behavioural analysis/intervention, and individual or group counselling to clients with developmental disability and psychiatric disorders, primarily in community outreach.

Under the Team Coordinator, you will conduct functional assessments, develop behavioural plans, train family members, and collaborate with

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Clinical Counselling/ Psychology, Social Work, or related health discipline.
• Two years recent experience providing direct behavioural therapy and counselling support to individuals with mental illness or developmental disability.
• Eligible for registration with relevant professional association.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and counselling to clients with developmental disability and psychiatric disorders.
• Conduct functional assessments and develop behavioural intervention plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for care planning and program development.
• Maintain client records and ensure continuity of high-quality service.
• Deliver educational in-services to community networks.

Skills

Behavioural assessment

Therapy/Counselling

Leadership in care planning

Working in complex environments

Analytical and problem solving

Public speaking

Observation and data recording

Computer literacy

Caseload management

Verbal and written communication

Interpersonal skills

Physical stamina

Equipment operation

Education

Master's degree in Clinical Counselling/Psychology or related health discipline

Eligible for registration with relevant professional association

Job description

Salary

The salary range for this position is CAD $44.85 - $56.02 / hour

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Detailed Overview

Under the direction of the Team Coordinator, the Mental Health Clinician/Behavioural Consultant provides case management, applied behavioural analysis/behavioural intervention, individual/group counselling services and consultation to clients with concurrent developmental disability/psychiatric disorders, working within a community interdisciplinary mental health team and primarily on a community outreach basis. Duties also include the provision of educational in‑services to community care networks. Participates in evaluation of process and outcomes to ensure continuing quality of service.

Responsibilities

• Conducts functional assessments, gathers relevant psychosocial history, conducts in vivo behavioural observation, and utilizes ABC charting and/or other appropriate behavioural data gathering techniques and tests. Analyzes and synthesizes data gathered and develops behavioural intervention plans. Provides training regarding behavioural plans and interventions to family-members and caregivers where appropriate.
• Develops and delivers time-limited, evidence-based individual and group counselling using techniques appropriate for individuals living with developmental disability/psychiatric disorders.
• Collaborates with other team members in preparing for, participating in and contributing to, initial psychiatric assessment; assessing clients' progress; follows up on the implementation and re‑evaluation of behavioural strategies with interdisciplinary team members, as well as members of the client's support network.
• Performs case reviews and evaluation of processes; prepares reports of relevant observations and evaluation of care to ensure continuity of quality service, communication and client documentation.
• Attends and participates in meetings directly concerning clients, including assessments, case reviews, progress meetings, internal/external case conferences.
• Coordinates assessment, intervention & follow‑up for a caseload of clients living with concurrent psychiatric disorder & developmental disability.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to assist in program development, which includes the necessary preparation, prioritizing, scheduling and arranging for space and other resources.
• Supports family members and care providers through the provision of up-to‑date clinical information; assists clients and caregivers by recommending utilization of existing community resources.
• Maintains clients' files according to established standards, procedures and protocols.
• Performs general public relations duties such as community education regarding client population.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

Master's Degree in Clinical Counselling/Psychology, Social Work, or other relevant health related discipline.

Two (2) years recent experience providing direct behavioural therapy and counselling support to children or adults with mental illness or developmental disability, inclusive of one (1) year of independent (post‑Masters) practice, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Eligible for registration with relevant professional association.

Valid Class V B.C. Driver's Licence and possession of a personal vehicle.

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated skills in behavioural assessment and in developing, implementing and evaluating behavioural treatment programs.
• Demonstrated skills related to provision of individual and group therapy/counselling.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to the interdisciplinary team in care planning in complex client situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work in complex environments.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Good presentation and public speaking skills.
• Ability to observe and record objective data.
• Ability to use a computer and applicable software applications.
• Ability to organize, prioritize and manage caseload(s).
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal effectively with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

About Fraser Health

Fraser Health is the heart of health care for over two million people in Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley in British Columbia, Canada, on the traditional, ancestral and unceded lands of the Coast Salish and Nlaka’pamux Nations and is home to 32 First Nations within the Fraser Salish region.

People - those we care for and those who care for them - are at the heart of everything we do. Our hospital and community-based services are delivered by a team of 50,000+ staff, medical staff and volunteers.

We are committed to planetary health and value diversity in the work force. We strive to maintain an environment of respect, caring and trust. Fraser Health’s hiring practices aspire to ensure all individuals are treated in an inclusive, equitable and culturally safe manner.

Together, we are the heart of health care.

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