Eating Disorder Clinician
2 weeks ago
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.
Working in the community setting and as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Eating Disorder Clinician provides therapeutic counseling to individuals living with eating disorders and weight preoccupation and their caregivers/families; facilitates support groups; and promotes community awareness.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And Experience- Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counselling or other health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution; and
- Post basic education in the area of clinical counseling; and
- Knowledge of available eating disorder services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community; and
- Knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act; and
- Two (2) years recent related experience working with eating disorder clients; and
- Eligible for registration with the appropriate Health Regulatory College and/or licensing body; and
- Valid BC Driver's License.
An equivalent level of education, training and experience may be considered.
Skills And Abilities
- Demonstrated specialized knowledge and training in current practices of eating disorder treatment across the age spectrum.
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence based eating disorder intervention strategies for children, youth, families and adults.
- Demonstrated ability to undertake client assessments utilizing mental health and eating disorders standardized tools.
- Demonstrated therapeutic skills in the areas of case management, individual and group therapy with children, youth and adults with various mental health disorders including eating disorders.
- Demonstrated ability to connect and collaborate with medical professionals, multidisciplinary team members and tertiary centers around treatment of clients with eating disorders.
- Knowledge of the physiological impact and medical risks associated with eating disorders.
- Ability to make effective referrals, reflecting in-depth knowledge of community resources and strong collaborative skills in working with community partners.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
- Demonstrate sound organizational, problem solving and teaching skills
- Demonstrate sound judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy
- Demonstrate tact and empathy
- Ability to provide culturally sensitive care and services
- Ability to respect client's rights, values and preferences
- Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention
- Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision
- Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to promote positive change and independence
- Ability to prioritize and organize
- Ability to physically carry out the duties of the position
- Ability to demonstrate self awareness, social awareness and empathy in high stress situations
- Ability to operate a personal computer with a variety of windows based software
- Ability to foster good public relations
- Ability to operate related equipment
Requirements
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