Mental Health Clinician

Job title:

Mental Health Clinician

Company

Island Health

Job description

Close DateLocationCampbell River Mental Health & Addiction Services – Campbell River, BC V9W 2C6 CA (Primary)Work Area (FBA Only)Multi-SiteNoTravel RequirementNo travel requiredShift Start Time/End Time0830 – 1630hrsDays OffAs requiredVacancy TypeRegular FTSalary Range (Hourly Rate)$42.27 – $52.81Paid FTE1.0Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS75.0Planned Start DateJul. 15 2024Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)Pending Return of IncumbentNoCRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)YesJob DescriptionIn accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.Working in the community setting as a member of a multidisciplinary care team, the Mental Health Clinician provides assessment, intake, intervention, treatment, consultation and referral for clients experiencing mental health problems and their caregivers/families.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training And ExperienceMasters Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution; Recognised post basic education related to mental illness; Four (4) years recent related experience;A significant understanding of mental health issues; Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act and the Guardianship Act; Knowledge of available programs, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community to persons with mental illnesses; Knowledge of mental health assessments, treatment methodologies, intervention strategies, the change process, and community dynamics; or An equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver’s License.Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrate competence congruent with the care and treatment of mental illness;
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Deal with others effectively
• Sound organizational, problem solving and teaching skills
• Sound judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy
• Work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision
• Work cooperatively as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Promote positive change and independence
• Prioritize and organize client demands made and care needs
• Physically and emotionally carry out the duties of the position
• Operate a personal computer with a variety of Windows-based software
• Foster good public relations
• Operate related equipment
• Maintain a commitment to continued professional development as required by the employer
• Use personal vehicle

Link to Full Job DescriptionAdditional information for applicantsThis is a position with our counselling teams. The candidate will be providing counselling services to a concurrent population in a traditional one to one setting as well as with our walk in service. The candidate will also support our centre group programming.Additional ClausesVaccination Notification: To keep our employees, clients and the communities we serve safe, Island Health is enforcing an employee mandatory vaccination policy which is intended to prevent the transmission of COVID-19. As such, Island Health requires Proof of BC Provincial Immunization Registration as a condition of employment, and any offers of employment are contingent on you providing proof of vaccination prior to commencement of the offered effective date. If an offer of employment is extended, but proof of vaccination is not provided, the offer will be rescinded.

Expected salary

Location

Campbell River, BC

Job date

Fri, 09 Aug 2024 07:28:47 GMT

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