Job Description

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

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Clinical Counsellor to join the Vancouver Primary Care Networks (PCN) team at Richmond Continuing Health Services, Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Clinical Counsellor in the Shapedown Program you will:

• Promote a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for clients, families, and staff.
• Provide individual, family and group counselling services to the designated program area.
• Provide assessment, and treatment utilizing a variety of therapeutic techniques, plans, develops, delivers treatment plans, and promotes health literacy to evaluate and support community-based education concerning the designated program area.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Master\xe2\x80\x99s Degree in a health related discipline such as Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology or a related health discipline from a recognized program at an accredited educational institution.
• Specific training and certification applicable to program area and patient population or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Two (2) years of recent related work experience in community and/or hospital organizations that includes experience working with the designated client population, including experience in planning, coordinating and evaluating within a multi-disciplinary team setting; educating and training using a variety of teaching modalities, and facilitating or co-facilitating support groups.
• Eligible for membership and registration in the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors

Knowledge & Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge and skill working with the designated client population.
• Demonstrated broad skills in counselling, clinical assessment and report writing.
• Demonstrated ability to engage in individual and group therapy sessions alone and as a co-facilitator.
• Demonstrated ability to develop, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate education/training or discussion groups on a wide range of health topics for this client population.
• Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels of the organization and with partners in other health centres and community agencies across the Province.
• Demonstrated sensitivity, confidentiality, and commitment to trauma informed and patient and family-centred care
• Demonstrated facilitation, mediation and conflict resolution techniques and demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to design and develop health-care resources for a variety of audiences.
• Ability to undertake the background research and facilitate the planning of projects, research proposals and reports.
• Demonstrated ability to understand the provincial context as it pertains to service delivery and policy issues.
• Knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety, to provide health care services that are equitable, respectful and safe.
• Ability to undertake the background research and facilitate the planning of projects, research proposals and reports.
• Considerable knowledge of community health agencies in British Columbia and available services.
• Fluency in the necessary language(s) required for program area\xe2\x80\x99s patient population, both verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve and resolve conflicts.
• Demonstrated ability to organize/prioritize work.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Closing Statement

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 2023.

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

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.

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