Clinical Counsellor

About the Role

Vancouver Coastal Health is seeking a skilled Clinical Counsellor to join our Primary Care Network team at Sunshine Coast Home Care Services in Sechelt. As a Clinical Counsellor, you will work collaboratively with Primary Care Providers and other interdisciplinary team members to provide assessment, education, and interventions resulting in improved patient well-being and self-management of medical, behavioural, and psychosocial needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Primary Care Providers to provide assessment, education, and interventions to patients.
• Maintain partnerships with Primary Care Providers in accordance with the local PCN care delivery model.
• Provide short-term counselling services to primary care patients at the request of the PCN Team member.
• Assess referred patients, assist patients in setting goals, and support their psychosocial spiritual needs through individual, family, and/or group counselling.
• Coordinate patient services and/or refer patients to internal and external supports or other healthcare providers.

Requirements

• Master's Degree in a health science discipline from a recognized program that includes a clinical supervised practicum.
• Two years' recent related experience providing care through a holistic mental health, substance use, and primary care lens or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current full registration with applicable regulatory College or eligibility for registration with the appropriate professional body or association.
• Valid BC Driver's Licence and access to a vehicle.

Why Work with Vancouver Coastal Health?

Vancouver Coastal Health is a world-class innovator in medical care, research, and teaching, delivering service to over one million BC residents. We invite you to join our team and contribute to creating healthy lives in healthy communities.