Job 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.

Under the direction of the Coordinator, as a member of a multi-disciplinary mental health care team, the EPI Clinician works as a therapist and case manager in a multi-disciplinary team to provide clinical services to clients in the Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program, including assessment, planning, treatment, consultation and follow-up, utilizing the EPI Service and Clinical Guidelines and the Early Psychosis Carepath. Provides assertive outreach as required. Works in partnership with clients and caregivers, as well as facility managers and staff of relevant community agencies. Participates in planning, program development, policy recommendations, and research and evaluation. Provides community mental health education.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Two years' recent, related experience in a community or hospital psychiatric setting, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid BC Driver's license - Class 5 and access to personal vehicle, with appropriate business insurance coverage.

Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mental illness, particularly early psychosis.

• Demonstrated skills including supportive and counseling interventions, client assessment, and case management skills.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery oriented approach in mental health.

• Demonstrated knowledge in the area of concurrent disorders.

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of pharmacological issues related to the identified population.

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, including empathic and respectful communication appropriate to the situation.

• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to get along well with clients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary team, and including the ability to effectively network with other services and agencies.

• Ability to set priorities, organize work to effectively manage a heavy and demanding caseload, and exercise sound judgment, both clinically and administratively.

• Ability to work effectively, and to flexibly manage changing caseload needs under pressure, and during times of change.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team and to understand the frameworks of other disciplines, and work with minimal supervision, while seeking the appropriate level of consultation and approval from the Coordinator.

• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality in accordance with applicable regional policies.

• Ability to learn new methodologies, ideas, and concepts.

• Ability to provide effective and efficient service, while meeting clinical and administrative government and health region policies, standards, and protocol requirements.

• Knowledge of community resources and methods of accessing them.

• Comprehensive knowledge of emergency triage procedures, mental health status assessment, and counselling principles and interview techniques.

• Working knowledge of psychopharmacology, crisis theory, and de-escalation techniques.

• Working knowledge of DSM IV Multiaxil Diagnosis or International Classification of Diseases 10.

• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.

• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Job Requirements:
https://jd.viha.ca/JD3366.pdf