Provide short-term advanced clinical practice and interventions for clients with chronic disease and mild to moderate mental health conditions (depression, anxiety) and challenges affecting health goals.
Conduct assessment, intervention, treatment, consultation, and referral using evidence-based approaches.
Work with Primary Care providers to recognize and address psychological symptoms and conditions.
Deliver services within a client-centered approach consistent with Island Health vision/values and professional standards of practice.
Provide care as part of the Primary Health Care service model and integrated community primary care team.
Continuously improve quality and safety as a shared responsibility.
Work across various community sites, including private homes, as required by the role
Requirements summary
Master's Degree in a health-related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution.
Three (3) years of recent related experience working with community-based health and human services and adults with complex multiple health care disabilities, including populations with mild to moderate mental health conditions.
Knowledge of applicable legislation (Mental Health Act, Continuing Care Act, Adult Guardianship Act) and the Triple Aim framework.
Valid BC Driver's License.
Demonstrated advanced competence in behavioural health and primary care-focused service delivery within an interdisciplinary team.
Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
Empathy and ability to work with diverse socio-economic and cultural environments.
Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
Adult education skills.
Physical ability to carry out duties.
Ability to operate a personal computer with Windows-based software and related equipment.
Ability to foster good public relations and maintain commitment to continued professional development.
CRC required (criminal record check)
Master's Degree in a health related disciplineObservationEmpathyAssessmentJudgmentConsultationFacilitationInterventionReferralTreatmentMediationConflict resolutionCritical thinkingProblem solvingClient assessmentWritten and verbal communicationPublic relationsOperating related equipmentEstablishing and maintaining effective working relationshipsEvidence-based approaches
Job description
Close Date Jun. 26 2026 Location Cowichan Urgent and Primary Care Centre (CUPCC) - Duncan, BC V9L 1B8 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement No travel required Shift Start Time/End Time 1000-1800 Days Off Tuesday, Wednesday Vacancy Type Regular FT Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $44.85 - $56.02 Paid FTE 1.0 Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS 75 Planned Start Date Jul. 13 2026 Approximate End Date (For Temporary Assignments ONLY) Pending Return of Incumbent No CRC required? (employee will be working with or have access to children or vulnerable adults and requires a Criminal Record Check) Yes
Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. Reports to Manager or designate. As a member of the Primary Health Care team and delivering services at various sites in the community, including private homes, the Behavioural Health Clinician (BHC) provides care within the context of a client-centered approach, the vision/values of Island Health and in accordance with professional standards of practice. Working within the Primary Health Care service model and integrated community primary care team, the Behavioural Health Clinician provides short term advanced clinical practice and interventions relating to assessment, intervention, treatment, and/or, consultation and referral for clients experiencing chronic disease, mild to moderate mental health conditions, depression and anxiety, and challenges affecting achievement of their health goals pertaining to lifestyle choices. The BHC is responsible for working with the Primary Care providers to recognize and address psychological symptoms and conditions using applicable evidence based approaches to meet short term behavioural needs of clients. Travel is a requirement of this position and transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of the Vancouver Island Health Authority.
Qualifications
Education, Training And Experience
Master's Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution;
Three (3) years of recent related experience working with various community based health and human services, adults with complex multiple health care disabilities. and working with populations suffering from mild to moderate mental health conditions in areas such as chronic disease, primary care, geriatrics, community health, behavior and human development;
Advanced clinical practice
Adult education skills
Workload prioritization and organization
Primary care interdisciplinary team collaboration
Operating a personal computer with Windows-based software
Continued professional development
Knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act, Continuing Care Act, and the Adult Guardianship Act; Triple Aim framework.
Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Driver's License. Skills And Abilities
Demonstrated advanced competence congruent within VIHA's and PHC's service framework and standards, and behavioural health, primary care-focused service delivery, as a member of a primary care interdisciplinary care team.
Demonstrated abilities in written and verbal communication, facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution techniques, and demonstrated critical thinking and problem solving skills.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients and their families and with colleagues, both on a one-to-one basis and within a multidisciplinary team/group context.
Ability to be empathetic and to relate well with people from a wide variety of socio-economic & cultural environments.
Demonstrated judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy.
Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision.
Demonstrated knowledge of adult education skills.
Promote positive change and independence.
Prioritize and organize workload.
Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to operate a personal computer with a variety of Windows-based software.
Ability to foster good public relations.
Ability to maintain a commitment to continued professional development as required by the employer.
Ability to operate related equipment. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD4506.pdf Additional information for applicants MHSU mental health clinician positions for Cowichan UPCC Additional Clauses Requisition CA Health Science Professionals Affiliation/Union BCGEU
