Job Description

Practice Leader, Clinical Counselling

BC Children\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital & Women\xe2\x80\x99s Hospital and Health Centre

Vancouver, BC

The Practice Leader, Clinical Counselling is responsible for the delivery of Clinical Counselling clinical and academic services consistent with the mission, vision, values and strategic directions of the PHSA. The Practice Leader directly provides practice leadership, participates in the planning, delivery, and evaluation of services, and provides input into human resource and financial resource management. Additionally the Practice Leader supports program leaders in decision-making processes surrounding care delivery, clinical competencies, clinical practice, and standards of care.

What you\xe2\x80\x99ll do

• Ensure professional association standards, certification requirements, practice guidelines, and the code of ethics for Clinical Counselling are understood, monitored and maintained.
• Identify profession specific performance evaluation standards and processes. In collaboration with Program Leaders provides input to professional competency development and evaluation of staff performance appraisal. Develops strategies to address and remediate performance issues if required.
• In consultation with the discipline, and in collaboration with Program Leaders, participates in the planning and coordination of service delivery, including the development of practice guidelines, goals, objectives and interprofessional clinical pathways using evidence-based practice.
• Ensure that clinical supervision to staff is provided as required and to meet collective agreement requirements and acts a mentor, along with others, to Clinical Counselling. Ensures that a process and mechanisms are in place for ongoing clinical and peer consultation (i.e. practice councils, mentors, etc).
• Maintain and update knowledge by methods such as reviewing relevant literature, evaluating clinical practice and together with education resources, develops processes for defining and implementing practice skills for Clinical Counselling and supports the utilization of their full scope of practice.
• Provide consultative services to medical and other professional groups, or identifies a resource to do so, on Clinical Counselling related issues. Acts as a clinical resource contact person to Clinical Counselling, the agency, the academic and university environment, other health care facilities and community services.
• Address the training and orientation needs of staff and students by methods such as arranging and/or participating in staff education; identifying and recommending training/skill enhancement for staff; conducting needs assessments and coordinating the introduction of new skills/procedures; ensuring necessary resources are available or accessible; and delivering related training and orientation content to ensure effective patient centered care.

What you bring

• Demonstrated ability to assess and interact with patients and families applying theories of human growth and development, family systems, and cultural diversity.
• Demonstrated ability to represent and communicate the role of the discipline to others.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in patient care.
• Demonstrated ability to provide clinical supervision, work direction and guidance.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively consult with others, provide leadership and facilitate programs and/or service delivery.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, implement, lead and evaluate discipline programs and services.
• 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).
• Knowledge of social, economic, political and historical realities impacting indigenous communities and familiarity with Indigenous Cultural Safety and anti-racism and accompanying reports (BC DRIPA, TRC, 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\xe2\x80\x99s why we\xe2\x80\x99re focused on your care too \xe2\x80\x93 offering health, wellness, development programs to support you \xe2\x80\x93 at work and at home.

• Join one of BC\xe2\x80\x99s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations \xe2\x80\x93 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\xe2\x80\x99yas 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.

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

Wage: $47.60 - $59.43/hour

Location: 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Hours of Work: Monday \xe2\x80\x93 Friday, 0800 - 1600
Requisition # 146305E

As per the current Public Health Order, full vaccination against COVID-19 is a condition of employment with PHSA as of October 26, 2021.

What we do

(BCCH) provides care for the most seriously ill or injured children and youth from across British Columbia.

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

BCCH and 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 \xe2\x80\x93 Be compassionate \xe2\x80\x93 Dare to innovate \xe2\x80\x93 Cultivate partnerships \xe2\x80\x93 Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA, BCCH and BCW are committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background and experience, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments\xe2\x80\x99 unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey\xe2\x80\x94one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation. True reconciliation will take time and ongoing commitment to work with Indigenous Peoples as they move toward self-determination. Guiding these efforts Crown agencies must remain focused on creating opportunities that implement the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Mandate.

ATTN: PHSA Employees:

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Please note the internal job posting will no longer be accessible after the expiry date of June 5, 2023. If the internal job posting has expired, please contact the Internal Jobs Help Desk and advise that you would like to be considered as a late internal applicant for this position. Please do not apply for the external job posting.

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Labor Agreement Health Science Professionals
Requisition # 146305E-2399733
Work Site 4500 Oak Street, Vancouver BC, V6H 2N9
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
Salary/Rate $47.60 - $59.43 / Hour
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 0800-1600H
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 24-Jun-2023

Provincial Health Services Authority