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Behavioural Health Clinician (231434)Island Health • Duncan, British Columbia, Canada
Behavioural Health Clinician (231434)

Behavioural Health Clinician (231434)

Island Health • Duncan, 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 (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 Primary 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.

Working within the Primary Health Care service model and integrated community primary care team 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 moderate 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 is a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Training And Experience

  • Masters 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 moderate 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; Triple Aim framework.
  • Or an equivalent combination of education training and experience.

    Valid BC Drivers License.

Skills And Abilities

  • Demonstrated advanced competence congruent within VIHAs and PHCs service framework and standards and behavioural health primary care-focused service delivery as a member of a primary care 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.
  • Promote positive change and independence.
  • 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.


Requirements




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