Mental Health Specialist
1 month ago
We are seeking a qualified Mental Health Specialist to join our team at Island Health. The successful candidate will possess a Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related discipline and recognized post-basic education related to mental illness and/or alcohol and drug addiction.
Minimum two years of experience working within or with Indigenous communities is required, as well as two years of recent related experience in areas requiring understanding of trauma in the context of Indigenous people.
The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of mental health and alcohol and drug addiction issues, as well as psychiatric and suicide/homicide risk assessments, treatment methodologies, crisis intervention and response techniques, and community dynamics.
A valid BC Driver's License is also required.
Key Skills and Abilities- Ability to work within VIHA's framework and standards within rehabilitation/recovery, harm reduction focused model.
- Strong interpersonal and clinical skills, including crisis intervention, stabilization, de-escalation, and brief psychotherapy.
- Knowledge of support services and resources within respective geography available for Indigenous clients.
- Understanding of the significance of culture in relation to individual, family, and community health services.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work professionally and effectively with difficult/at-risk clients.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and to proactively manage and resolve conflict.
- Ability to promote positive change and independence.
- Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
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Mental Health Specialist
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Mental Health Specialist
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Mental Health Specialist
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Mental Health Specialist
1 month ago
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Mental Health Specialist
1 month ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full timeQualifications and RequirementsWe are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Mental Health Specialist to join our team at Island Health. The successful candidate will possess a Master's Degree in a health-related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution and a minimum of two years of recent related experience.The ideal candidate will have a...
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Mental Health Specialist
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Mental Health Specialist
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Mental Health Specialist
2 months ago
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Mental Health Nurse Specialist
2 months ago
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Mental Health Specialist
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Mental Health Specialist
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Mental Health Specialist
2 months ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full timeQualifications and RequirementsWe are seeking a qualified Mental Health Specialist to join our team at Island Health. The successful candidate will possess a Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related discipline and recognized post-basic education related to mental illness and/or alcohol and drug addiction.Minimum two years of experience working within or with...
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Mental Health Specialist
2 months ago
Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full timeQualifications and RequirementsWe are seeking a qualified Mental Health Specialist to join our team at Island Health. The successful candidate will possess a Baccalaureate Degree in a health-related discipline and recognized post-basic education related to mental illness and/or alcohol and drug addiction.Minimum two years of experience working within or with...
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