Clinician, Early Psychosis Intervention

Position Summary
Are you someone who has a real passion for helping others? 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.

Reporting to the Clinical Coordinator, the Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Clinician works as a Therapist and Case Manager in a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical services to clients in the Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program, including assessment, planning, treatment, consultation, and follow-up, utilizing the Provincial EPI Standards and Guidelines and the Early Psychosis Care path. Provides assertive outreach as required. Works in partnership with clients and caregivers, as well as facility managers and staff of relevant community agencies. Participates in planning, program development, policy recommendations, and research and evaluation. Provides community mental health education. This is a regional position and may provide services virtually.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days, 08:30 to 17:00

New Wage: As of April 1, 2024, the new wage is: $42.27 - $52.81/hour

Prince Rupert is a marine-based port city with one-of-a-kind wilderness exploration and wildlife viewing experiences on northwest BC's Pacific Coast. It's also a popular stop on various Alaskan cruises. Located 721 km (447 miles) west of Prince George on Highway 16, Prince Rupert is the land, air, and water transportation hub of British Columbia's North Coast, and home to 13,500 people. The city sits at the mouth of the Skeena River, surrounded by Chatham Sound and many small, uninhabited islands. The area is perfect for exploring and discovering the fascinating history and customs of local First Nations people. Prince Rupert is recognized as one of the world's largest and leading ports and port facility expansion in the area ensures a multitude of economic opportunities now and in the future. Check out more on Prince Rupert , known as the halibut capital of the world.

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
• Registrations number (if you are part of a regulated profession)
• Any supporting document regarding education/qualifications for this position such as:
oProgram certificates or diplomas
oHigh school/college/university transcripts etc.
• It is also recommended to provide a cover letter and resume

Qualfications
• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant health related discipline.
• One (1) year of recent, related experience in a community or hospital psychiatric setting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid B.C. Driver's license and access to own vehicle, with appropriate business insurance coverage.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mental illness, particularly early psychosis.
• Demonstrated psychotherapy skills including supportive, counseling, and cognitive-behavioural
• interventions, client assessment, and case management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery-oriented approach in mental health.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the area of concurrent disorders.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of pharmacological issues related to the identified
• population.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, including empathic and
• respectful communication appropriate to the situation.
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to get along well with clients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary team, and including the ability to effectively network with other services and agencies.
• Ability to set priorities, organize work to effectively manage a heavy and demanding caseload, and
• exercise sound judgment, both clinically and non-clinically.
• Ability to work effectively and flexibly manage changing caseload needs under pressure, and during
• times of change.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team and to understand the frameworks of other disciplines, and work with minimal supervision, while seeking the appropriate level of consultation and approval from the coordinator.
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality in accordance with applicable regional policies.
• Ability to learn new methodologies, ideas, and concepts.
• Ability to provide effective and efficient service, while meeting clinical and administrative government
• and health region policies, standards, and protocol requirements.
• Knowledge of community resources and methods of accessing them.
• Comprehensive knowledge of emergency triage procedures, mental health status assessment, and
• counselling principles and interview techniques.
• Working knowledge of psychopharmacology, crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Working knowledge of DSM IV Multiaxial Diagnosis or International Classification of Diseases 10.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out 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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Health Care