Clinician, Early Psychosis Intervention

The salary range for this position is CAD $40.Why Fraser Health? Fraser Health is responsible for the delivery of hospital and community-based health services to over 1.9 million people in 20 diverse communities from Burnaby to Fraser Canyon on the traditional territories of the Coast Salish and Nlaka'pamux Nations.

Our team of 45,000 staff, medical staff and volunteers is dedicated to serving our patients, families and communities to deliver on our vision:
We have a FULL TIME opportunity for an MHSU Clinician (with Masters Degree) . Working days shall be from Monday to Friday and days off will be Saturday, Sunday and Statutory.

Effective October 26th, 2021, all new hires to Fraser Health will need to have full COVID 19 vaccination (have received a full series of a World Health Organization "WHO" approved vaccine against infection by SARS-COV-2, or a combination of approved WHO vaccines).

Please note this applies to all postings, and individual medical exemptions must be approved by the Provincial Health Officer.

We are committed to planetary health, we value diversity in the work force and seek to maintain an environment of Respect, Caring and Trust.

Provides assertive outreach as required. Works in partnership with clients and caregivers, as well as facility managers and staff of relevant community agencies. Participates in planning, program development, policy recommendations, and research and evaluation. Provides community mental health education.

Functions as a primary therapist and case manager, providing diagnostic client assessment and short and long-term individual, group, and family therapy, using a variety of interviewing, counselling, and assessment methods, in accordance with professional standards, clinical policies and evidence-based best practices for early psychosis.

Manages cases and formulates treatment plans and goals in conjunction with appropriate staff, including joint care plans with facility Directors of Care, assigned agency staff, and other services.

Uses crisis intervention and assertive outreach as required.

# Facilitates clients'' utilization of appropriate community services and rehabilitative programs by performing duties such as researching available services, liaising with these agencies, providing related advice and consultation to clients and providing referrals to appropriate community treatment alternatives and services.

Utilizes available community resources to develop supportive and rehabilitative programs for adults and their families. Makes arrangements for clients to be admitted to hospital when required, including on an involuntary basis. Makes phone calls to appropriate parties and necessary transportation arrangements.

# Provides client care linkages between community Mental Health Services and acute care facilities, including liaising with acute care hospitals and the Forensic Psychiatric Institute to ensure appropriate referrals of clients to the Residential Care Program, and to facilitate assessment and care planning for client discharge from hospital.

Liaises with Forensic Community Outpatient Clinic.

Exchanges relevant client information and receives information about the status and background of clients who will be discharged or referred, in order to make necessary preparations for provision of a smooth continuum of care between acute care and community mental health services.

# Assesses clients for placement to and discharge from residential facilities, including specialized residential care licensed facilities, family care homes, congregate care homes and semi-independent living units, by determining eligibility, and type and level of care required.

Makes arrangements for client placement and care in residential facilities by liaising with facility operators, placing client names on wait lists, assisting clients to make moving arrangements, and completing necessary referrals and forms.

Follows up with clients by visiting them at their accommodation and assessing the appropriateness of the facility and the level of care.

Provides support and direction to clients requiring enhanced case management by assessing their social adjustment and ability to perform routine life activities, including managing money and taking medication regularly.

Maintains client records and statistics, prepares reports, and completes forms as required, in accordance with regional policies and standards, including clinical record standards of Mental Health Services.

Provides education to clients, their families, and staff of residential facilities and other agencies, regarding early psychosis and community mental health programs and issues.

# Participates in quality improvement and risk management activities for assigned area by performing duties such as participating in quality initiatives, providing feedback to the Coordinator about needs and gaps in programs and services, and suggesting solutions and initiatives to assist in the development and maintenance of a coordinated mental health care system within the community.

Participates as a member of local committees and advisory groups to provide and receive information as a representative of the EPI Program, as required.

Informs regional staff, community groups, and agencies of the role and function of the EPI Program by providing information informally and formally during in-services.

# Participates in clinical research and program evaluation activities relevant to the needs of clients, families, hospitals, and the community, by providing information as requested.

# One (1) year of recent, related experience in a community or hospital psychiatric setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Driver's license and access to own vehicle, with appropriate business insurance coverage.

Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, including empathic and respectful communication appropriate to the situation.

Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to get along well with clients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary team, and including the ability to effectively network with other services and agencies.

Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality in accordance with applicable regional policies.

Ability to provide effective and efficient service, while meeting clinical and administrative government and health region policies, standards, and protocol requirements.

Knowledge of community resources and methods of accessing them. Comprehensive knowledge of emergency triage procedures, mental health status assessment, and counselling principles and interview techniques. Working knowledge of psychopharmacology, crisis theory, and de-escalation techniques. Working knowledge of DSM IV Multiaxial Diagnosis or International Classification of Diseases 10.

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