Mental Health Clinician (Masters) Youth & Young Adult (Early Psychosis Intervention)

Description

JOB SUMMARY:Working within the context of a client centered care approach and the vision/values of the Vancouver Coastal Health Authority, the Early Psychosis Intervention Community Mental Health Worker – Children & Youth provides client care to the seriously behaviourally or emotionally disturbed and mentally ill children and youth population in Vancouver and Richmond communities and who are at risk due to a combination of psychiatric symptoms, complex medical/social factors, or significant caregiver stress. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members, educational resources and other health care professionals/providers to achieve excellence in health services and education.QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training & Experience: • Master's Degree in Social Work, Psychology or other Behavioral Sciences with three years post Master’s psychiatric experience in a mental health setting for Family and Children’s programs.• Valid B.C. driver's license. Local area travel requires the use of a personal vehicle for which mileage reimbursement is paid.• An ability to speak a second language may be required.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.• Working knowledge of psychiatric theory and practice within a client centered approach to the children and youth population.• Sound knowledge of crisis intervention and community resources.• Demonstrated psychiatric assessment, counseling, and case co-ordination skills.• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in the writing of reports, correspondence and other documentation.• Demonstrated ability to independently plan, organize and prioritize workload and adapt to a changing workload.• Sound interpersonal skills• A willingness to work in a culturally diverse population.• Ability to work effectively in an inter-disciplinary team environment.• Ability to prepare case summaries and clinical records.• Basic computer literacy.• Ability to carry out the physical demands of the job.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.

Details

EPI training or experience and Community Mental Health case management is preferred. Must be willing to work evenings. Vehicle is required for outreach in the community.

 

 

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 BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2025.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.