Child & Youth Counsellor Mental Health (221808)
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Posted on:
08-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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 Drivers 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.
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Key Skills
- Facilities Management
- Copy Editing
- Cloud Services
- Electronics
- Interpretation
- Accident Investigation
About Company
Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority) is one of British Columbia’s five regional health authorities. With 20,000 employees and 1,900 physician partners, Island Health provides a comprehensive range of progressive health services to the 765,000 residents of Vancouver Island ... View more
