Eating Disorder Clinician (233078)

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

Requirements



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