About the role
Job 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.
Under the general supervision of the In-Patient Program Coordinator, the CYC works as a member of the Child, Youth and Family Mental Health Services Multidisciplinary team. Provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions within the context of a patient/family-directed approach, the vision/values of the program, VIHA and in accordance with established Standards of Practice, including a Trauma Informed Model of Care. Assesses, plans, delivers, and evaluates therapeutic interventions for patients in a tertiary mental health setting. Provides individual, family, and group counselling; works closely with families and collateral professionals and provides liaison with community programs and organizations. The CYC functions autonomously, while recognizing the importance of using an inter-professional, collaborative approach to achieve excellence in CYF mental health services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Bachelors Degree in a Social Science relevant to Child/Youth mental health, plus two (2) years recent related experience in the assessment and treatment of Children/Youth with psychiatric/mental health concerns. A working knowledge of DSM IV diagnoses and related treatments, the Mental Health Act, the Hospital Act and the Child, Family and Community Service Act. Basic First Aid certification with CPR. Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities
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Work effectively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
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Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships
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Understand the needs of Children/Youth with complex mental health conditions
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Conduct an age-appropriate psychiatric assessment, including risk to self/others and mental status
-
Apply effective and respectful communication skills, including active-listening, problem-solving, respectful limit setting, and reframing
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Practice within the concepts of Patient/Family Centred Care, Trauma Informed Care, solution-focused problem solving and Motivational Interviewing
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Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
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Contribute to a safe work environment including utilizing the least restrictive de-escalation skills
-
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
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Organize work and the demands of the shift and work effectively and efficiently under pressure
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Ability to use a computer and software, such as various Microsoft Office applications, electronic health records, etc.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD800.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.
About the role
Job 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.
Under the general supervision of the In-Patient Program Coordinator, the CYC works as a member of the Child, Youth and Family Mental Health Services Multidisciplinary team. Provides evidence-based therapeutic interventions within the context of a patient/family-directed approach, the vision/values of the program, VIHA and in accordance with established Standards of Practice, including a Trauma Informed Model of Care. Assesses, plans, delivers, and evaluates therapeutic interventions for patients in a tertiary mental health setting. Provides individual, family, and group counselling; works closely with families and collateral professionals and provides liaison with community programs and organizations. The CYC functions autonomously, while recognizing the importance of using an inter-professional, collaborative approach to achieve excellence in CYF mental health services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Bachelors Degree in a Social Science relevant to Child/Youth mental health, plus two (2) years recent related experience in the assessment and treatment of Children/Youth with psychiatric/mental health concerns. A working knowledge of DSM IV diagnoses and related treatments, the Mental Health Act, the Hospital Act and the Child, Family and Community Service Act. Basic First Aid certification with CPR. Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.
Skills And Abilities
-
Work effectively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
-
Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships
-
Understand the needs of Children/Youth with complex mental health conditions
-
Conduct an age-appropriate psychiatric assessment, including risk to self/others and mental status
-
Apply effective and respectful communication skills, including active-listening, problem-solving, respectful limit setting, and reframing
-
Practice within the concepts of Patient/Family Centred Care, Trauma Informed Care, solution-focused problem solving and Motivational Interviewing
-
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
-
Contribute to a safe work environment including utilizing the least restrictive de-escalation skills
-
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position
-
Organize work and the demands of the shift and work effectively and efficiently under pressure
-
Ability to use a computer and software, such as various Microsoft Office applications, electronic health records, etc.
Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD800.pdf
About Island Health
Island Health operates primary care clinics in Anacortes and on Orcas Island, and serves patients across three counties (Skagit, Island and San Juan). Our specialty services are extensive and rapidly adapting to meet the needs of our community. At Island Health, our patients are cared for by dedicated medical professionals who live and work in the community. We are a small but mighty health system, renowned for our holistic approach to patient care where our healthcare professionals treat our patients with compassion and respect. As a 5-star rated Medicare hospital and a top 100 rural hospital in the United States, patients can expect the highest quality of care where they actively participate in their healthcare planning and goal-setting.
Island Health is a Public Hospital District (Skagit County PHD No. 2) governed by a board of five commissioners whose boundaries include Fidalgo, Cypress, Guemes and Sinclair islands.
Island Health provides an innovative and growing environment for our employees to further their careers, and as a 43-bed hospital we provide a range of services and exceptional quality of care typically found in a larger facility including cancer care: physical, occupational and speech therapy; wound care; sleep wellness; psychiatry and behavioral services; family practice and specialty clinics; and much more.
Located in Anacortes, Washington, a vibrant seaside community focused on wellness, residents enjoy the exceptional quality of life the region offers including excellent schools, abundant recreational activities, and a community for artists.
To experience the culture of Anacortes, please visit: www.anacortes.org.
Island Health is your destination for opportunity and we are always recruiting. Please visit our careers page to learn more about our current positions, www.islandhealth.org/careers.