Eating Disorder Clinician

3 days ago


Nanaimo, Canada Island Health Full time

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Working in the community setting and as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Eating Disorder Clinician provides therapeutic counseling to individuals living with eating disorders and weight preoccupation and their caregivers/families; facilitates support groups; and promotes community awareness.QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And ExperienceMaster's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counselling or other health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution; andPost basic education in the area of clinical counseling; andKnowledge of available eating disorder services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community; andKnowledge of applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act; andTwo (2) years recent related experience working with eating disorder clients; and Eligible for registration with the appropriate Health Regulatory College and/or licensing body; andValid BC Driver's License.An equivalent level of education, training and experience may be considered.Skills And AbilitiesDemonstrated specialized knowledge and training in current practices of eating disorder treatment across the age spectrum.Demonstrated knowledge of evidence based eating disorder intervention strategies for children, youth, families and adults.Demonstrated ability to undertake client assessments utilizing mental health and eating disorders standardized tools.Demonstrated therapeutic skills in the areas of case management, individual and group therapy with children, youth and adults with various mental health disorders including eating disorders.Demonstrated ability to connect and collaborate with medical professionals, multidisciplinary team members and tertiary centers around treatment of clients with eating disorders.Knowledge of the physiological impact and medical risks associated with eating disorders.Ability to make effective referrals, reflecting in-depth knowledge of community resources and strong collaborative skills in working with community partners.Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writingDemonstrate sound organizational, problem solving and teaching skillsDemonstrate sound judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathyDemonstrate tact and empathyAbility to provide culturally sensitive care and servicesAbility to respect client's rights, values and preferencesKnowledge of non-violent crisis interventionAbility to work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervisionAbility to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary teamAbility to promote positive change and independenceAbility to prioritize and organizeAbility to physically carry out the duties of the positionAbility to demonstrate self awareness, social awareness and empathy in high stress situationsAbility to operate a personal computer with a variety of windows based softwareAbility to foster good public relationsAbility to operate related equipment #J-18808-Ljbffr



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