Child & Youth Counsellor Mental Health > Victoria > Joboolo FR :
Société : Island Health Lieu : Victoria British Columbia
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And ExperienceBachelors Degree in a Social Science relevant to Child/Youthmentalhealth, plus two (2) years recent related experience in the assessment and treatment of Children/Youth with psychiatric/mentalhealth concerns.
A working knowledge of DSM IV diagnoses and related treatments, the MentalHealth Act, the Hospital Act and the Child, Family and Community Service Act.
Basic First Aid certification with CPR.
Valid Class 5 BC Driver's License.Skills And AbilitiesWork effectively and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary teamEstablish and maintain therapeutic relationshipsUnderstand the needs of Children/Youth with complex mentalhealth conditionsConduct an age-appropriate psychiatric assessment, including risk to self/others and mental statusApply effective and respectful communication skills, including active-listening, problem-solving, respectful limit setting, and reframingPractice within the concepts of Patient/Family Centred Care, Trauma Informed Care, solution-focused problem solving and Motivational InterviewingCommunicate effectively both verbally and in writingContribute to a safe work environment including utilizing the least restrictive de-escalation skillsPhysical ability to carry out the duties of the positionOrganize work and the demands of the shift and work effectively and efficiently under pressureAbility to use a computer and software, such as various Microsoft Office applications, electronic health records, etc. IslandHealth VictoriaBritishColumbia
