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Eating Disorder Clinician (231993)Island Health • Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
Eating Disorder Clinician (231993)

Eating Disorder Clinician (231993)

Island Health • Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Part-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.

Working in the community setting and as a member of a multidisciplinary team the Eating Disorder Clinician provides therapeutic counseling to individuals living with eating disorders and weight preoccupation and their caregivers/families; facilitates support groups; and promotes community awareness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education Training And Experience

  • Masters Degree in Social Work Clinical Counselling or other health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution; and
  • Post basic education in the area of clinical counseling; and
  • Knowledge of available eating disorder services their interrelationships and their function in delivering care in the community; and
  • Knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act; and
  • Two (2) years recent related experience working with eating disorder clients; and
  • Eligible for registration with the appropriate Health Regulatory College and/or licensing body; and
  • Valid BC Drivers License.

An equivalent level of education training and experience may be considered.

Skills And Abilities

  • Demonstrated specialized knowledge and training in current practices of eating disorder treatment across the age spectrum.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of evidence based eating disorder intervention strategies for children youth families and adults.
  • Demonstrated ability to undertake client assessments utilizing mental health and eating disorders standardized tools.
  • Demonstrated therapeutic skills in the areas of case management individual and group therapy with children youth and adults with various mental health disorders including eating disorders.
  • Demonstrated ability to connect and collaborate with medical professionals multidisciplinary team members and tertiary centers around treatment of clients with eating disorders.
  • Knowledge of the physiological impact and medical risks associated with eating disorders.
  • Ability to make effective referrals reflecting in-depth knowledge of community resources and strong collaborative skills in working with community partners.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
  • Demonstrate sound organizational problem solving and teaching skills
  • Demonstrate sound judgment good observation and client assessment skills tact and empathy
  • Demonstrate tact and empathy
  • Ability to provide culturally sensitive care and services
  • Ability to respect clients rights values and preferences
  • Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention
  • Ability to work independently demonstrating initiative with limited supervision
  • Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
  • Ability to promote positive change and independence
  • Ability to prioritize and organize
  • Ability to physically carry out the duties of the position
  • Ability to demonstrate self awareness social awareness and empathy in high stress situations
  • Ability to operate a personal computer with a variety of windows based software
  • Ability to foster good public relations
  • Ability to operate related equipment


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Employment Type : Part-Time
Experience: years
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Eating Disorder Clinician (231993) • Courtenay, British Columbia, Canada

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