MHSU Access & Crisis Response Clinician

Vancouver Island Health Authority; Victoria; On-site; CAD 93,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA) seeks an MHSU Access & Crisis Response Clinician in Victoria, BC, to join a multidisciplinary team delivering mobile, in-person crisis response and stabilization services for adults with mental health and addictions concerns.

Travel between sites may be required; a valid BC driver's license is preferred. The role emphasizes clinical judgment, risk assessment, and coordination with community resources to promote safety and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution.
• Two years' recent related experience in crisis intervention and risk assessment.
• Knowledge of Mental Health Act and related legislation; BC Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced clinical practice and interventions for triage, screening and urgent clinical response.
• Deliver short-term psychotherapeutic stabilization and community resource planning.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and coordinate across community services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Clinical judgment

Education

Master's degree in health-related discipline

Job description

MHSU Access & Crisis Response Clinician - (236733)

Pembroke Street Mental Health - MSHU (PSMH) - Victoria, BC V8T 1J5 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

No

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites may be required

Shift Start Time/End Time

1200-2313

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$44.85 - $56.02

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75

Planned Start Date

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, 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.

The MHSU Access & Crisis Response Clinician works as a member of a multidisciplinary team and within the organization's framework and standards to provide advanced clinical practice and interventions relating to triage, screening/assessment, urgent clinical response, short-term psychotherapeutic/ stabilization services, exploration of community resources and client needs, liaison and coordination with other community services and participation in planning priorities for service to adults with mental health & addictions problems.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of VIHA in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Masters Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution.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; thorough 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; advanced knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community; knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act, Child Protection legislation, and the Adult Guardianship Act; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Valid BC Drivers License.

Skills And Abilities

• Advanced practice skills related to cognitive behavioral therapy, brief solution focused therapy, risk assessment and other psychotherapeutic interventions.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and clinical skills, including crisis Intervention, stabilization, de-escalation and brief psychotherapy.
• Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and teaching skills.
• Demonstrated judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work professionally and effectively with very difficult/at-risk clients.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and to proactively manage and resolve conflict.
• Ability to promote positive change and independence.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
• Ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to foster good public relations.
• Ability to operate a personal computer with a variety of windows based software and other office equipment.

This role is part of a multidisciplinary Crisis and Transitional Care team, supported by psychiatry, that delivers community based, clinically led crisis response and transitional care services. The team provides mobile, in person assessment, short term stabilization, and follow up care for individuals of all ages experiencing mental health, substance use, or situational concerns. The service model prioritizes in person community-based service and requires demonstrated independent clinical judgment, including comprehensive clinical and risk assessments, care-planning, and decision making. Expertise in substance use assessment, Mental Status Examination, suicide risk assessment, and crisis intervention in community settings is essential. Experience providing service for individuals in emotional distress, under the influence of substances, or exhibiting psychiatric or behavioural symptoms is required.