Mental Health Professional

7 days ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Mental Health Professional to join our team at Island Health. As a key member of our healthcare team, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to individuals struggling with mental health and addiction issues.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide individual and group counseling services to clients with mental health and addiction issues.
  • Develop and implement treatment plans in collaboration with clients, families, and healthcare teams.
  • Conduct assessments and evaluations to identify client needs and develop effective care plans.
  • Collaborate with healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care and support services.
  • Provide education and support to clients and their families on mental health and addiction issues.
  • Participate in inter-disciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential records of client interactions and progress.
Requirements
  • Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant.
  • Up to two years recent related experience working with clients with addictions and concurrent disorders in a variety of settings.
  • Knowledge of the Canadian Standards of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing (2nd ed).
  • Current CPR certification.
  • Knowledge of applicable legislation.
  • Knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community.
  • Current First Aid certification.
  • Non-Violent Crisis Intervention (NVCI) certificate within first three (3) months of employment.
  • Experience working with adults and youth with mental health and substance use issues.
  • Valid BC Driver's License.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Working knowledge of chemical dependency, including the pathophysiology of substance abuse and withdrawal.
  • Working knowledge of the bio-psychosocial spiritual model of care and best practices for co-occurring disorders.
  • Working knowledge of community resources.
  • Ability to work with seriously addicted and mentally ill clients and their families.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to exercise critical thinking skills to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Ability to work independently, organize workload, and establish and carry out priorities.
  • Ability to facilitate groups and demonstrate leadership through teaching, coaching and mentoring.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of an inter-disciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with internal and external contacts.
  • Ability to tolerate stress and deal with a wide range of medical, mental health, behavioural and emotional issues.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
  • Ability to operate related equipment; basic computer skills.

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