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MHSU Access & Crisis Response Clinician (230390)Island Health • Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
MHSU Access & Crisis Response Clinician (230390)

MHSU Access & Crisis Response Clinician (230390)

Island Health • Victoria, British Columbia, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description
Description

In 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.

The MHSU Access & Crisis Response Clinician works as a member of a multidisciplinary team and within the organizations framework and standards to provide advanced clinical practice and interventions relating to triage screening/assessment urgent clinical response short-term psychotherapeutic/ stabilization services exploration of community resources and client needs liaison and coordination with other community services and participation in planning priorities for service to adults with mental health & addictions problems.

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

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Training And Experience

Masters Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary (2) two years recent related experience in areas requiring frequent crisis intervention and risk assessment such as policing crisis counseling paramedic or other similar work environment; thorough understanding of mental health and alcohol and drug addiction issues; psychiatric and suicide/homicide risk assessments psychiatric and addictions treatment methodologies crisis intervention and response techniques and strategies the change process and community dynamics; advanced knowledge of available programs and services their interrelationships and their function in delivering care in the community; knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act Child Protection legislation and the Adult Guardianship Act; or an equivalent combination of education training and BC Drivers License.

Skills And Abilities

  • Advanced practice skills related to cognitive behavioral therapy brief solution focused therapy risk assessment and other psychotherapeutic interventions.
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and clinical skills including crisis Intervention stabilization de-escalation and brief psychotherapy.
  • Demonstrated organizational problem solving and teaching skills.
  • Demonstrated judgment good observation and client assessment skills tact and empathy.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Ability to work professionally and effectively with very difficult/at-risk clients.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and to proactively manage and resolve conflict.
  • Ability to promote positive change and independence.
  • Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
  • Ability to carry out the duties of the position.
  • Ability to foster good public relations.
  • Ability to operate a personal computer with a variety of windows based software and other office equipment.


Requirements




Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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