Mental Health & Wellness Clinician (Masters) - Child & Youth Indigenous
Top Benefits
About the role
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health & Wellness Clinician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Mental Health & Wellness Clinician to join the Youth Outreach Mental Health team? (typo in source) in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Mental Health & Wellness Clinician with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team conducting mental health assessments with Indigenous identified children and youth who may experience marginalization, challenges and barriers to engagement and experience current and emergent mental health and possible substance use concerns.
- Provide treatment services that are sensitive to Indigenous cultures including direct clinical services in the form of assertive outreach assessment/intervention/referral and support to clientele using a Two-Eyed seeing approach; a combination of western and Indigenous cultural care practices and approaches.
- Establish and maintain relationships based on respect and understanding.
- Initiate and participate in case conferences/meetings.
- Provide support to colleagues and consultative services to children & youth service providers for continuity of care.
- Implement the Indigenous Cultural Safety policy to provide culturally safe and responsive mental health & wellness supports to Indigenous children/child and youth and families to reduce barriers to accessing services, increase the quality and safety of services and improve clinical outcomes.
- Nurture meaningful and transformative engagements with Indigenous children/youth.
ABOUT POWELL RIVER, BC On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. ... (full location description omitted for brevity)
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling or Psychology.
- Three (3) years recent, related experience working with Indigenous children/youth and their families who may experience challenges and barriers to accessing mental health supports and may experience marginalization, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Eligibility for registration with the appropriate professional body or association, as applicable.
- Valid BC Driver’s License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.
- First Nations, Inuit, Metis ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge for excellence in the position. Preference will be given to candidates who identify as Indigenous.
Knowledge & Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
- Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of behavioural, social emotional and mental health/psychiatric problems impacting Indigenous children and youth.
- Broad knowledge of mental health & substance use diagnosis and the treatment.
- Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side‑effects).
- Broad knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counselling skills.
- Broad knowledge of Indigenous health, social and community services.
- ... (remaining knowledge & abilities omitted for brevity)
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements ...
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
About Vancouver Coastal Health
Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care. We value career growth with employer-supported training, encourage a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and strive to create a supportive team environment. To learn more, visit vch.ca/careers
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VCHhealthcare/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/VCHhealthcare YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCHhealthcare Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vchhealthcare/
Mental Health & Wellness Clinician (Masters) - Child & Youth Indigenous
Top Benefits
About the role
Salary Details
The salary range for this position is CAD $42.27/Hr. - CAD $52.81/Hr.
Job Summary
Come work as a Mental Health & Wellness Clinician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)! Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Mental Health & Wellness Clinician to join the Youth Outreach Mental Health team? (typo in source) in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!
As a Mental Health & Wellness Clinician with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team conducting mental health assessments with Indigenous identified children and youth who may experience marginalization, challenges and barriers to engagement and experience current and emergent mental health and possible substance use concerns.
- Provide treatment services that are sensitive to Indigenous cultures including direct clinical services in the form of assertive outreach assessment/intervention/referral and support to clientele using a Two-Eyed seeing approach; a combination of western and Indigenous cultural care practices and approaches.
- Establish and maintain relationships based on respect and understanding.
- Initiate and participate in case conferences/meetings.
- Provide support to colleagues and consultative services to children & youth service providers for continuity of care.
- Implement the Indigenous Cultural Safety policy to provide culturally safe and responsive mental health & wellness supports to Indigenous children/child and youth and families to reduce barriers to accessing services, increase the quality and safety of services and improve clinical outcomes.
- Nurture meaningful and transformative engagements with Indigenous children/youth.
ABOUT POWELL RIVER, BC On the Sunshine Coast of British Columbia, where endless green mountains meet sheltered Pacific Ocean waters, Powell River provides a stimulating blend of outdoor adventure and cultural amenities. ... (full location description omitted for brevity)
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- Master’s degree in Social Work, Clinical Counseling or Psychology.
- Three (3) years recent, related experience working with Indigenous children/youth and their families who may experience challenges and barriers to accessing mental health supports and may experience marginalization, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Eligibility for registration with the appropriate professional body or association, as applicable.
- Valid BC Driver’s License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.
- First Nations, Inuit, Metis ancestry is regarded as directly relevant to the skills and knowledge for excellence in the position. Preference will be given to candidates who identify as Indigenous.
Knowledge & Abilities
- Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
- Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology.
- Comprehensive knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of behavioural, social emotional and mental health/psychiatric problems impacting Indigenous children and youth.
- Broad knowledge of mental health & substance use diagnosis and the treatment.
- Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side‑effects).
- Broad knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counselling skills.
- Broad knowledge of Indigenous health, social and community services.
- ... (remaining knowledge & abilities omitted for brevity)
Closing Statement
The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements ...
WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?
- Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
- Grow your career with employer‑paid training and leadership development opportunities
- Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
- Award‑winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
- Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff
Only short‑listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.
About Vancouver Coastal Health
Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care. We value career growth with employer-supported training, encourage a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and strive to create a supportive team environment. To learn more, visit vch.ca/careers
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VCHhealthcare/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/VCHhealthcare YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@VCHhealthcare Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/vchhealthcare/