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    Clinician, Specialized Mental Health - Prince George, BC, Canada - Northern Health

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    Position Summary

    Are you looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an exciting opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Specialized Services department.

    Under the administrative direction of the Team Lead/designate, the Clinician is responsible for providing primary therapeutic, case management and mental health and substance use support services for assigned clients, whether they are in hospital, residential or other community settings.

    Such services are provided where and as required, in accordance with care plans agreed to by the inter-professional clinical team, the individual and family.

    Shift Rotation/Hours of work: :

    Monday to Friday, Days, 08:30 to 16:30 Prince George Prince George is the centre of business, education, health and culture for northern British Columbia and services a rural population of about 300,000.

    The region's economic growth and diversification strategies are creating outstanding opportunities for investors, employers and employees.

    Affordable housing, land prices and transportation costs, due to short and quick commutes; result in one of the lowest costs of living for a city of its size in the province.

    Additionally, wage rates fall above provincial averages, providing residents of Prince George with a high standard of living in one of BC's most beautiful regions.

    The city itself is the 4th largest in British Columbia and has a population of approximately 82,300 local residents and a service centre for nearly 320,000.

    It is built on the confluence of the Fraser and Nechako rivers. Prince George is the home of the University of Northern British Columbia - Canada's Green university. The warm, friendly and diverse population attests to a strong and dynamic community spirit. Check out Prince George for more information on what this community has to offer. What Northern Health has to offer you


    • Comprehensive benefit packages including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casuals have the option of paying for benefits.
    • Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service
    • Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions
    • Employee referral program
    • Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
    • Spectacular outdoor activities and the shortest commutes in BC
    • "Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions
    IMPORTANT NOTE:
    As part of your application process, you will need to upload the following documentation:


    • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination
    • Registration number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
    • Any supporting documents regarding education/qualifications for this position

    Examples may include:

    • Program certificates or diplomas
    • High school/college/university transcripts etc.
    • It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume Are you an International Applicant? Before applying for a job with Northern Health, please follow these steps on our Northern Health careers page Qualfications
    • Baccalaureate degree in a mental health and substance use related discipline, plus two years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
    Skills and Abilities:

    Assessment and Treatment:

    Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing client assessments (clinical and diagnostic reasoning) through appropriate/prescribed technical, therapeutic, safety type interventions.


    Teaching:
    Ability to teach clients and others both one-on-one and in groups.

    Knowledge Integration:

    Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions with strong competency in harm reduction and trauma informed theory and evidence-based approaches to supporting individuals' who are active in substance use, inclusive of: harm reduction supply provision, naloxone training, overdose prevention services, drug checking services, and overdose response.

    Understanding of the BC Mental Health Act as it applies to community mental health care, such as Section 28, Directors Warrants, and Extended Leave.

    Competence and confidence in common mental health and substance use related risk assessments and behavioural care planning

    Communication:

    Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with clients, families, the public, medical staff, and members of the interdisciplinary team using verbal, written, computer communication means.

    Ability to effectively apply conflict resolution skills.

    Critical Thinking:
    Demonstrated ability to integrate and evaluate pertinent data (from multiple sources) to problem-solve and make decisions effectively. Applies the problem-solving process demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills using a systems approach.


    • Human Caring and

    Relationship Centered Practice:

    Ability to promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.


    • Culturally Safe and

    Trauma Informed Care:

    Ability to create culturally safe, trauma informed health care settings through individualized care planning and collaborative approaches to service provision, including Indigenous health services as possible.


    Management:
    Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and establish priorities. Manages time and resources, implements activities to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team and collaborates across disciplines.

    Leadership:
    Promotes staff morale, engagement, and empowerment.

    Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation, implementation of NH policies or other protocols, and ongoing professional development of self and others.


    Teamwork:
    Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of client care.

    Equipment:
    Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Meditech and Windows based programs. Demonstrated data analysis skills including appropriate data analysis and reporting tools. Demonstrated ability in the use of e-mail and word processing. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.


    • Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Who we are

    Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities.

    We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000.

    Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.

    There is a wide variety of career opportunities available in our two dozen hospitals, 25 long-term care facilities, public health units and many other offices providing specialized services.

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