Job Function:
Working within the context of a client centered approach and the vision, principles and values of Covenant House Vancouver, the Mental Health Clinician will provide client care to youth exhibiting mental health issues, utilizing the services offered by Covenant House Vancouver. This position will collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, educational resources and other related professionals in the community.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for direct implementation of, and adherence to, Covenant House philosophy, policy and procedures
Maintain files and ensure documentation is valid, legal and up to date and is accordance with professional standards
Intake and coordination of all youth needing a Psychiatric Assessment at Covenant House Vancouver
Provide an initial mental status exam and comprehensive assessment to determine a youth’s mental health functioning and suitability for Psychiatric care
Provide a gate keeping and screening role for youth with mental health issues
Provide psycho/social assessments
Monitor mental status of youth while in Covenant House’s care and provide brief therapeutic services
Liaise with community services/agencies and works collaboratively with these services
Liaise with the Mental Health Team(s) and works collaboratively with these teams
Responds to crisis situations and provides guidance to other staff on how to manage youth with mental health issues
Participates in case conferences, case management and team meetings as needed
Case Manager consultation
Performs other related duties, as required
Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology or equivalent from an accredited university
Valid BC Driver’s License
Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) with 3+ years of related experience
Working knowledge of the DSM IV TR
Sound knowledge of crisis intervention and theory
Sound knowledge of community resources
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Sound knowledge of assessment, counseling and case management
Awareness of issues facing culturally diverse populations
Awareness of issues facing homeless youth
Basic computer literacy
Ability to carry out the physical demands of the job
Working knowledge of integrated case management
Sound knowledge of Personality Disorders
Trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Shifts/Hours:
35 hours per week
Schedule: Days & Afternoons
Other Information:
Contract Dates: February 9, 2016 – May 31, 2017
Limited benefits package available
Job Contact Info:
No phone calls please*
Please attach a cover letter and resume in your application and upload in one file as our system does not allow you to upload more than one file. We thank all applicants for their interest, but only qualified candidates will be contacted. Covenant House Vancouver is an equal opportunity employer.
Please Note: All candidates must successfully complete a criminal records check prior to commencing employment at Covenant House Vancouver.
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