Mental Health Clinician

2 weeks ago


Powell River, Canada Vancouver Coastal Health Full time

About the Role

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a skilled Mental Health Clinician to join our team at qathet General Hospital in Powell River, BC.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct intake functions for designated treatment programs to ensure linkages between clients and appropriate resources.
  • Perform initial screening, triage, and referrals based on client needs, urgency of request, and best practices.
  • Provide information to healthcare providers and the general public, establish and enhance relationships/communication within Vancouver Community and other community resources.
  • Prepare and maintain client records, maintain and provide accurate intake/referral data and statistics, participate in team meetings and continuing education, and engage in on-going team planning and quality improvement.

About the Team

Our team is dedicated to providing high-quality care to our clients. We are a collaborative and supportive team that values open communication and teamwork.

About the Location

Powell River is a beautiful coastal town with a rich history and culture. Our hospital is located in a scenic area with easy access to outdoor recreational activities.

Qualifications

  • Baccalaureate Degree in a related Health Science discipline (such as Counseling, Social Work).
  • Three (3) years' recent related experience in the designated program area or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
  • Registration with Provincial licensing/governing body of profession where applicable.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.
  • Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
  • Broad knowledge of adult education principles, methods, and tools.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of substance-use recovery services in the community and across British Columbia.
  • Demonstrate Knowledge of health inequities and discrimination faced by designated client population.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of harm reduction in a health care setting.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of strengths-based, client-centered approach and ability to incorporate into practice.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of Indigenous Cultural Safety.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of traditional healing practices.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of trauma-informed practice.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of substance-use recovery model.
  • Knowledge of LGBTQ2S+ services and programs in the community.
  • Broad knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to client population.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of recovery community agencies, healthcare agencies, and a range of service options available to the designated client population.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of case-management approach.
  • Ability to utilize strategies to reduce barriers to care for the designated client population.
  • Knowledge of facilitation and conflict resolution techniques.
  • Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with a variety of individuals/service providers.
  • Ability to establish and maintain supportive, trusting, and professional relationships with clients and allies in individual and group settings.
  • Ability to establish, maintain, and facilitate effective working relationships with colleagues and other service providers.
  • Ability to prepare and maintain a variety of charts, records, and reports.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities.
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients, their families, and service providers.
  • Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
  • Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
  • Ability to perform a range of needs assessments.
  • Demonstrated skills in building partnerships with service providers.
  • Demonstrate skills in basic computer literacy.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of applicable legislation as it related to the rights and protections of individuals.
  • Ability to operate related equipment.
  • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.


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