Mental Health Specialist

2 days ago


Nanaimo, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full time
Qualifications and Requirements

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Mental Health Specialist to join our team at Island Health. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in a health-related discipline and a minimum of two years' experience in crisis intervention and risk assessment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct thorough psychiatric and suicide/homicide risk assessments, as well as provide crisis intervention and response techniques.
  • Develop and implement treatment methodologies, including cognitive behavioral therapy and brief solution-focused therapy.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care and support to clients.
  • Utilize advanced practice skills, including crisis intervention, stabilization, de-escalation, and brief psychotherapy.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure seamless care coordination.
Skills and Abilities
  • Advanced practice skills in cognitive behavioral therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, and risk assessment.
  • Excellent interpersonal and clinical skills, including crisis intervention, stabilization, de-escalation, and brief psychotherapy.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and teaching skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with difficult/at-risk clients and prioritize workload.
  • Proficient in operating a personal computer with various software applications.


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