MHSU Access Crisis Response Clinician - 208499
MHSU Access Crisis Response Clinician - 208499
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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.
The MHSU Access & Crisis Response Clinician works as a member of a multidisciplinary team and within the organizations framework and standards to provide advanced clinical practice and interventions relating to triage screening/assessment urgent clinical response shortterm psychotherapeutic/ stabilization services exploration of community resources and client needs liaison and coordination with other community services and participation in planning priorities for service to adults with mental health & addictions problems.
Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of VIHA in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education Training And Experience
Masters Degree in a health related discipline from an approved postsecondary 2 two years recent related experience in areas requiring frequent crisis intervention and risk assessment such as policing crisis counseling paramedic or other similar work environment; thorough understanding of mental health and alcohol and drug addiction issues; psychiatric and suicide/homicide risk assessments psychiatric and addictions treatment methodologies crisis intervention and response techniques and strategies the change process and community dynamics; advanced knowledge of available programs and services their interrelationships and their function in delivering care in the community; knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act Child Protection legislation and the Adult Guardianship Act; or an equivalent combination of education training and BC Drivers License.
Skills And Abilities
- Advanced practice skills related to cognitive behavioral therapy brief solution focused therapy risk assessment and other psychotherapeutic interventions.
- Demonstrated interpersonal and clinical skills including crisis Intervention stabilization deescalation and brief psychotherapy.
- Demonstrated organizational problem solving and teaching skills.
- Demonstrated judgment good observation and client assessment skills tact and empathy.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to work professionally and effectively with very difficult/atrisk clients.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and to proactively manage and resolve conflict.
- Ability to promote positive change and independence.
- Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
- Ability to carry out the duties of the position.
- Ability to foster good public relations.
- Ability to operate a personal computer with a variety of windows based software and other office equipment.
Requirements
Employment Type
Gig
