Mental Health Care Specialist

4 weeks ago


Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full time
Key Qualifications

A minimum of one year's recent experience in psychiatric nursing with adults, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Registration with the BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant is required. Current CPR certification is also necessary.

Knowledge of the Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) model, assessment and treatment methodologies, and case management strategies is essential. Familiarity with relevant mental health legislation and legal statutory boundaries governing consumer rights is also required.

Essential Skills and Abilities
  • Ability to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate mental health treatment programs;
  • Ability to administer and monitor the side effects of psychotropic medications and work effectively in a multi-disciplinary team environment;
  • Ability to practice initiative, good interpersonal, crisis intervention, leadership, and teaching skills, as well as effective communication and counseling with individuals, families, and groups;
  • Ability to manage aggressive behavior and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioral management techniques where appropriate;
  • Travel is a requirement of this position, and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority.


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