Mental Health Specialist

4 weeks ago


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

We are seeking a highly skilled and culturally sensitive Mental Health Specialist to join our team at Island Health. The successful candidate will possess a Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related discipline and have a strong understanding of mental health and addiction issues, particularly in the context of Indigenous communities.

The ideal candidate will have a minimum of two years of experience working within or with Indigenous communities and will possess excellent interpersonal and clinical skills, including crisis intervention, stabilization, de-escalation, and brief psychotherapy.

The successful candidate will also have a strong understanding of support services and resources available for Indigenous clients and will be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide culturally safe and responsive mental health services to Indigenous clients
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care
  • Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
  • Provide crisis intervention and stabilization services
  • Conduct psychiatric and addiction risk assessments
  • Develop and maintain relationships with community partners and stakeholders

Requirements

  • Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related discipline
  • Minimum two years of experience working within or with Indigenous communities
  • Excellent interpersonal and clinical skills
  • Strong understanding of mental health and addiction issues
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Valid BC Driver's License


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