Come work as a Concurrent Disorders Clinician with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Concurrent Disorders Clinician to join the Youth Outreach Mental Health team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Concurrent Disorders Clinician with VCH you will:

• Works as part of a community interdisciplinary mental health team to facilitate the development of youth mental illness prevention and early identification/intervention strategies.

• Reviews systemic issues, assists in building community capacity and creating a shared vision and a common understanding of the issues.

• Provides education services to school staff and other service providers utilizing an evidence based model to increase awareness of youth mental illness and concurrent disorders (i.e. substance abuse) and to assist in creating safe and healthy communities, develops education materials and resources, delivers educational sessions, and develops, coordinates and provides early intervention services, including psychoeducation, family sessions, and parent groups.

• Collaborates, consults and builds linkages with schools, physicians, Ministry of Child and Family Development, colleagues, community youth mental health and addiction services, and other community organizations/agencies.

• Attends child and youth mental health program and team meetings, participates in continuing education, prepares statistical data and writes reports, maintains knowledge in mental illness and concurrent disorders, and participates in quality improvement activities.

Education & Experience

• Master’s Degree in a behavioral science from a recognized program.
• Three (3) years’ recent related experience providing mental health and/or substance abuse treatment/prevention in a youth and family setting, or an equivalent combination of training, education and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
• Comprehensive knowledge of youth mental health and substance abuse/addiction resources and other youth community service providers.
• Broad knowledge of mental illness and treatment, substance abuse and addictions treatment, and the assessment and treatment of concurrent disorders.
• Broad knowledge of the normal growth and development of youth.
• Broad knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counselling skills.
• Broad knowledge of the principles of adult education and utilization of education tools and materials.
• Broad knowledge of school, legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the client.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with children and youth, and their families, educational personnel, service providers, colleagues, physician, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in groups.
• Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a co-operative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.

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 Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

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

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

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.