Psychiatric Worker (Bachelors Degree in Behavioural Science)

Vancouver Coastal Health; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Vancouver Coastal Health as a Psychiatric Worker at UBC Hospital, providing critical care and support in an inpatient psychiatry program. With a degree in Behavioural Science, you will work in multidisciplinary teams to foster client engagement and safety. Enjoy comprehensive benefits and growth opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits package

Employer-paid training and development opportunities

Wellness supports, including counselling services

Access to discount offers for staff

Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized degree program in Behavioural Science.
• One year’s recent, related experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric assessment and therapeutic care to clients.
• Contribute to client care plans and conduct safety rounds.
• Transport and accompany clients as necessary.

Skills

Communication

Crisis management

Physical ability

Organizational skills

Education

Degree in Behavioural Science

Job description

Psychiatric Worker (Bachelors Degree in Behavioural Science)

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The salary range for this position is CAD $33.28/Hr. - CAD $33.28/Hr.

Come work as a Psychiatric Worker with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Psychiatric Worker with a degree in Behavioural Science to join the team at UBC Hospital in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

ABOUT SALUS House Program (SALUS - Latin For Well-Being)

SALUS House is a inpatient psychiatry program located at UBC Hospital 1 East in the Detwiller Pavilion. It is a 15 bed unit that supporting patients ages 17+ from across the region. SALUS House cares for the sub-acute patient population, with an expected stay of 4 weeks. Services include short term assessment, crisis counseling, medication adjustments, and stabilization. SALUS House utilizes 24 hour staffing with a multidisciplinary team, all of whom strive to foster an atmosphere in which clients are active participants in crisis resolution and treatment.

As a Psychiatric Worker with VCH you will

• Work under the direction of the Charge Nurse, to provide specific aspects of psychiatric assessment and therapeutic care to clients with mental health needs, and establish client/family needs above all other concerns.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and revision of client care plans; participate in ward rounds/meetings as required; conduct observation rounds to ensure the safety of clients and staff; record and communicate client behaviours; identify the need for intervention; administer cardiopulmonary resuscitation according to established protocols.
• Participate in in-service education; respond to general inquiries; transport and accompany clients who are considered unsafe to be alone; assist with admissions; provide personal care to clients when necessary under the direction of nursing staff.
  
  
  

Education & Experience

• Graduation from a recognized degree program in Behavioural Science.
• One (1) year’s recent, related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
  
  
  

Knowledge & Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
  
  
  

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
  
  
  

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

***Employees of VCH must apply online via the Internal Career Portal on CareerHub, you are currently viewing the External Career Portal. Refer to the https//my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for instructions on how to view internal job postings and how to apply as an employee. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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