- 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, de-escalation 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/at-risk 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.
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Family Practitioner
4 days ago
Island Health Comox Valley, Canada Full timeEver dreamed of practicing family medicine on a Gulf Island on the West Coast of BC? Well, this is your opportunity Denman Island Clinic provides full family practice for a broad demographic of about permanent residents which swells to about in Summer. · The position is for a 1.0 ...
MHSU Access - Campbell River, Canada - Island Health
Description
QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience
Masters Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution.Two (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 experience.Valid BC Drivers License.