Job Description

Job Title: Clinical Coordinator, Indigenous Mental Wellness

Work Site:

Additional Sites:

Indigenous Mental Health, CHST - QLT 2nd Floor, Vancouver, BC

Anywhere within Coastal - can be remote or in office.
Status: Regular Full Time
Start Date: As soon as possible
Salary: $35.65 - $44.56 per hour

Hours:

0830 - 1630

Days off: Saturday, Sunday and statutory holidays
Reference#: 171012-msh

Come work as a Clinical Coordinator with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Clinical Coordinator to join the Indigenous Mental Health team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Clinical Coordinator focused in Indigenous Mental Health you will:

• Support the delivery of VCH mental health and substance use services with the First Nations communities in the health region.
• Proactively build or strengthen relationships between First Nations mental wellness and substance use teams with local VCH mental health and substance use personnel.
• Responsively support requests for complex care planning from Indigenous Communities, and supporting the coordination and access to those specialized services.
• Plan and promote inter-disciplinary practice and collaboration (this may involve a mix of virtual / online as well as face-to-face collaborations).
• Support First Nations community members to navigate VCH services and to remove barriers to access.
• Coordinate a community of practice across the region for the First Nations mental wellness and substance use workforce with a goal of strengthening the continuum of MWSU services to be culturally-based and holistic, as well as based on trauma-informed, relational and recovery-oriented models of practice.
• Participate, with the Director/Manager in evaluating services to ensure the JPB Flagship project goals are met.
• Liaise with key stakeholders on the achievement of the Flagship Project goals and objectives, including Mental Wellness and Substance use leaders from the First Nations Health Authority and from the VCH MHSU Teams and Leadership.
• Support recruitments occurring in communities where requested (e.g. tools, interview panels, guidance on interview questions).
• Participate in the development policies and procedures for new procedures where these are agreed with communities to enhance continuity of care for First Nations community members.

Positions working in First Nations communities report within their own management structures and not to this Clinical Coordinator position. Leadership in this context requires the Clinical Coordinator to work positively with Health Directors / leaders in First Nations communities to provide additional clinical indigenous leadership for their mental wellness workforce in support of their own local activity. The Clinical Coordinator needs to be seen as a resource for Health Directors and leaders to help each community provide the best quality care for their community members who need mental wellness support.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education & Experience

Masters' Degree in Mental Health / Addictions or Health Sciences discipline from a recognized program.

Minimum of three (3) years' recent, related experience providing mental health and addiction clinical services and/or group facilitation, supplemented by one (1) year's recent, related administration/supervisory/leadership experience or equivalent combination of education, training and experience with a First Nations / Indigenous population.

Valid BC Driver's License as regular travel will be required to the First Nations communities within the Vancouver Coastal Health geographic region.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Comprehensive knowledge of Indigenous mental illness and substance use issues including current trends, best practices and modalities of treatment.
• Broad knowledge of mental health and addiction service delivery systems, service mandates, referral guidelines, legislation and government policies, in particular with an indigenous lens.
• Broad knowledge of group treatment modalities as applicable which are appropriate to indigenous clients, families and communities.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct mental health assessments, and to provide treatment planning and case coordination that is specific to indigenous clients.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, facilitate and evaluate group programs, as applicable.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team leader, motivator, coach/mentor, and team member within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Demonstrated ability to model and foster a positive, collaborative, and respectful team working environment.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical and administrative supervision and consultation.
• Demonstrated skills and ability to facilitate team building and to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events, problem solve, and deal effectively with and/or guide others in resolution of conflict issues.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physician, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.
• Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes open and direct communication and leads to a cooperative approach to problem solving.
• Demonstrated ability to set priorities, organize work, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with community partners and with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

This role can be based out of any community within VCH and will work remotely from one of those locations with some in-office time expected Travel within the Coastal Community of Care will be required.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders (Long Term Care/Seniors Assisted Living Provincial Health Officer Order and the Health Sector Order), as of October 26, 2021, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2022.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

***Employees of VCH must apply via the Internal Application Process. Refer to the https://my.vch.ca/working-here/job-postings site for How to Apply instructions. Current VCH employees who apply to this posting using this external site will be considered as an external candidate. Seniority will not apply.***

Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.