Come work as a Child & Youth Hospital Liaison with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Child & Youth Hospital Liaison to join the Adult Mental Health Team in Squamish, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Child & Youth Hospital Liaison with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary community team, provides case consultation and treatment/discharge planning for children and youth with mental health or substance misuse issues within acute hospital wards.
• Provide clinical services to children, youth and families, document records of communication and client contact and provides outpatient counselling services.
• Liaise with and coordinates information exchange with community health care agencies, provides consultation to acute care services staff and performs short term clinical bridging support to community agencies.
• Participate in committees, community initiatives, team meetings, continuing education and engages in on going team planning and quality improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in a related, regulated health science discipline.
• Three (3) years’ recent related experience working with children and youth with mental health and/or addiction issues in a health care setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of emergency mental health and crisis stabilization.
• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
• Knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.
• Knowledge of DSM IV Diagnostic Classification System, mental status examination and case formulation.
• Knowledge of other facilities and community resources.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side effects).
• Knowledge of infectious and chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to client care, including the BC Mental Health Act.
• Ability to conduct mental health and addiction assessments and provide treatment planning and crisis intervention.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients and their families and health care staff.
• Ability to prioritize, take initiative, be flexible, work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage aggressive and suicidal behavior.
• Ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
• Ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• De-escalation and conflict resolution skills.
• Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for treatment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software.

The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes.  Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

As per the current Public Health Orders, as of October 5, 2023, all employees working for Vancouver Coastal Health must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 or have received a single dose of the most-recent, updated COVID-19 vaccine. Proof of vaccination status will be required.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• 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

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are essential to our goals of creating a great place to work and delivering exceptional care. We acknowledge and accommodate unique differences and ensure special measures are in place so that all prospective and current employees are given an opportunity to succeed.

We are committed to building a representative workforce and encourage applications reflecting diversity of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization or ancestry, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Metis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.


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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.