Counsellor, Centre for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis, DASW1 Masters

4 months ago

Vancouver, Canada PHSA Full time

Counsellor, Centre for Pelvic Pain and Endometriosis, DASW1 Masters

BC Women’s Hospital & Health Centre

Vancouver, BC


What you’ll do

Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide treatment and case management services that are both inclusionary and flexible for adults with chronic pelvic pain and concurrent mental health concerns. Perform key duties such as, intake, mental health assessment, treatment planning, crisis intervention, consultations, individual and couples counselling, group therapy and psychoeducation. Support the interdisciplinary team to provide quality client care by providing information based on specialized theory/practice. Plan, design, and deliver various modalities of group services to chronic pelvic pain patients, such as group psychoeducational sessions on pain science, psychotherapeutic process groups and support groups. Plan, design, and deliver individual and couples services to patients with chronic pelvic pain, using psychotherapeutic interventions that are evidence-based for use with the chronic pain population. Identify patients’ goals and expectations; review patients’ learning needs, and assist with understanding of health issues; teach strategies for managing and changing pain; consult with colleagues regularly; support patients. Maintain confidential patient files by methods such as documenting telephone and in-person contacts with patients, preparing progress notes and reports in accordance with established standards, and documenting for future reference. Consult with a variety of health care, social services and other providers, both hospital and community-based, on a wide range of clinical issues pertaining to the management of complex chronic diseases patient and service delivery issues including providing information based upon theory/practice, discussing client care issues and developing linkages/partnerships with other facilities, agencies, and support groups. Ensure that appropriate educational and informational resources are developed for the Centre for Pelvic Pain & Endometriosis by initiating the planning, coordination, and evaluation of resources, reviewing resources to make sure they are in line with the goals and objectives of the program, and problem solving any aspect of the process through being conversant in using a variety of teaching modalities including videoconferencing. Engage in program evaluation and quality improvement by methods such as participating in establishing program goals and objectives, collaborating to develop quality indicators and measurement tools, identifying opportunities for change, assessing available resources, analyzing outcomes, and formulating recommendations for improved efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery to enhance client service. Aid client access to other resources at BC Women’s or in the community by providing information and referrals, and contacting relevant programs and services. Provide education/training to health care providers including residents, medical students and nursing students through methods such as leading small group sessions, teaching counselling skills, and providing information and guidance and the opportunity to observe and take an active role in the counselling of suitable clients. Support and promote program sponsored interdisciplinary research. Perform other related duties as assigned.

What you bring

Qualifications

Master’s Degree in a related allied health discipline (Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, Clinical Social Work), from a recognized program at an accredited educational institution. Specific training and certification in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, pain science, trauma/PTSD, mindfulness based therapies (MBCT, MiCBT), and motivational interviewing; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Two (2) years’ of recent related experience in community and/or hospital organizations providing treatment services to chronic pain patients including those with concurrent mental health issues; including experience in planning, coordinating and evaluating within an interdisciplinary team setting; educating and training using a variety of teaching modalities; and facilitating or co-facilitating support groups; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Eligible for membership and registration in the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors.

Skills & Knowledge

Thorough knowledge working with patients who are experiencing persistent pain, chronic illness, and chronic pelvic pain, including those who have experienced mood disorders. Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology indications and side-effects. Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process. Demonstrated ability to engage in individual, couples, and group therapy sessions, alone and as a co-facilitator. Thorough knowledge in adult education principles, methods, and tools. Demonstrated ability to conduct psychological assessments, and to provide treatment planning and crisis intervention to adults. Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate education/training or discussion groups on a wide range of health topics for this client population. Demonstrated ability to design and develop health-care resources for a variety of audiences. Demonstrated ability to understand the provincial context as it pertains to service delivery and policy issues. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. Current knowledge of Women’s Reproductive Health issues Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019). As a strong asset for consideration, we are looking for our successful candidate to have: Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities of settler colonialism on Indigenous Peoples and familiarity with addressing Indigenous-specific anti-racism, anti-racism and Indigenous Cultural Safety and foundational documents and legislative commitments (The Declaration Act, the Declaration Action Plan, TRC, IPS, Remembering Keegan, etc.).

What we bring

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees. Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources. Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement. PHSA is a remote work friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position). Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

What we do

(BCW) is dedicated to improving the health of women, newborns and families through a comprehensive range of services, research and education.

BCW is part of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA).

The Provincial Health Services Authority () plans, manages and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose.

Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA and BCW is committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices. With learning and compassion, we are addressing existing inequities and barriers throughout our systems. PHSA is seeking to create a diverse workforce and to establish an inclusive and culturally safe environment. We invite applications and enquiries from all people, particularly those belonging to the historically, systemically, and/or persistently marginalized groups identified under the Human Rights Code.

One of PHSA’s North Star priorities is to eradicate Indigenous-specific racism, which includes dismantling barriers to health care employment at every level. We welcome Indigenous individuals to apply and/or contact the Sanya'kula Team (Indigenous Recruitment & Employee Experience) for support at .

Indigenous-specific anti-racism initiatives are rooted in addressing the unique forms of discrimination, historical and ongoing injustices, and marginalization faced by Indigenous peoples. These initiatives align with an Indigenous rights-based approach, recognizing the inherent rights and self-determination of Indigenous communities. PHSA must uphold legislative obligations and provincial commitments found in the foundational documents such as including Truth & Reconciliation Commission’s Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP), Reclaiming Power and Place Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women & Girls Calls for Justice (2019), the Declaration Act Action Plan and Remembering Keegan: A First Nations Case Study.

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