Mental Health Specialist

1 month ago


Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full time
Job Title: Mental Health Specialist

We are seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Specialist to join our team at Island Health.

Qualifications:
  • Master's Degree in a health-related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution.
  • Minimum of two years of recent related experience; recognized post-basic education related to mental illness, including experience with crisis intervention, urgent response, short-term therapy, and group psychotherapy or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team, including primary care providers.
  • Apply non-crisis intervention techniques.
  • Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
  • Plan and organize workload and establish priorities.
  • Work independently and show initiative and creativity in clinical practice.
  • Show sound judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.
Requirements:
  • Significant understanding of mental health and substance use issues, substance use assessments, the change process, community dynamics, and the impacts of the social determinants of health.
  • Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and the Adult Guardianship Act.
  • Experience working with primary care providers.
  • A valid BC Driver's License.


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