Job Description

Close Date

Jul. 3 2023

Location

Tillicum Apartments Residential Facility - Victoria, BC V8Z 1J6 CA (Primary)

Work Area (FBA Only)

Multi-Site

Yes

Travel Requirement

Travel between multiple sites is a regular/on-going requirement

Shift Start Time/End Time

0900-2010

Days Off

Rotating

Vacancy Type

Regular FT

Salary Range (Hourly Rate)

$41.04 - $51.27

Paid FTE

1.0

Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS

75.0

Planned Start Date

Jul. 10 2023

Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY)

Pending Return of Incumbent

CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check)

Yes



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.

Reports to Manager or designate. As a member of the health care team and delivering services at various sites in the community, including private homes, the Behavioural Health Clinician (BHC) provides care within the context of a client-centered approach, the vision/values of Island Health and in accordance with professional standards of practice.

The Behavioural Health Clinician provides short term advanced clinical practice and interventions relating to assessment, intervention, treatment, and/or, consultation and referral for clients experiencing chronic disease, mild to significant mental health conditions, depression and anxiety, and challenges affecting achievement of their health goals pertaining to lifestyle choices. The BHC is responsible for working with the Primary Care providers to recognize and address psychological symptoms and conditions using applicable evidence based approaches to meet short term behavioural needs of clients.

Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of Island Health in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

• Master\'s Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution.
• Three (3) years of recent related experience working with various community based health and human services, adults with complex multiple health care disabilities, and working with populations suffering from mild to significant mental health conditions in areas such as chronic disease, primary care, geriatrics, community health, behavior and human development.
• Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act, Continuing Care Act, and the Adult Guardianship Act;
• Knowledge and experience implementing a harm reduction approach;
• Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Driver\'s License.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated advanced competence congruent within Island Health\'s service framework and standards, and behavioural health service delivery, as a member of an interdisciplinary care team.
• Demonstrated abilities in written and verbal communication, facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution techniques, and demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and their families and with colleagues, both on a one-to-one basis and within a multidisciplinary team/group context.
• Ability to be empathetic and to relate well with people from a wide variety of socio-economic & cultural environments.
• Demonstrated judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision.
• Demonstrated knowledge of adult education skills.
• Ability to promote positive change and independence.
• Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate a personal computer with a variety of Windows-based software.
• Ability to foster good public relations.
• Ability to maintain a commitment to continued professional development as required by the employer.
• Ability to operate related equipment.

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Additional information for applicants

This position is for the Complex Care Outreach Team (CCOT), a new Mental Health and Substance Use multidisciplinary team that will support adults with complex care needs that may include mental health, substance use and other health issues. These positions will provide person-centered outreach across several housing sites on the South Island, with a focus on collaboration, culturally responsive programming, and psychosocial rehabilitation. The clients on this team are of high acuity and previous experience with this population is an asset.

Additional Clauses

Vaccination 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.

Requisition CA

Health Science Professionals

Affiliation/Union

HSA

Island Health