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Intake/Mental Health Clinician (Masters)

Vancouver Coastal Health·Vancouver, British Columbia

CA$45 - CA$56/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Perform initial screening, triage, and psychosocial assessments for children and youth with severe mental health and behavioral disturbances. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure appropriate resource linkages and continuity of care for clients and families.

Notice now accepting late internal applications

Please note that the internal competition for this position is now closed, however we are still accepting late applications from qualified internal candidates. Should you choose to apply, your application will only be considered after on-time internal applicants have been considered.

Description

JOB

SUMMARY:Within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, and vision and values of the organization, participates in the intake and mental health clinician function for the Child & Youth Mental Health Services to ensure linkages between client and the appropriate resources occurs. Performs initial screening, triages and makes referrals. Educates and provides consultation to client/family, provides information to health providers and the general public, In addition, conducts psychosocial assessments of children and youth experiencing severe behavioural, social, emotional disturbances and serious mental health problems; collaborates with multidisciplinary team and consults with team psychologist and/or psychiatrist/pediatrician. Establishes and maintains relationships based on respect, initiates and participates in case conferences/meetings, provides support to colleagues and consultative services to child and youth service providers for continuity of care.

Qualifications

Education & Experience Master’s degree in a Behavioural Sciences and three (3) years’ post Master’s related experience working with children and youth in a mental health setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.Knowledge & AbilitiesKnowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.Broad knowledge of child and youth developmental theory.Broad knowledge of child and youth mental health methodologies. Broad knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects).Broad knowledge of neuropsychiatric conditions and care.Broad knowledge of community resources.Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.Broad knowledge of psychoeducation principles and methods .Broad knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to children and youth.Demonstrated ability to apply a variety of theoretical models to practice in assessment and intervention.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, physicians, school counselors, clients and their families, students, and other service providers in health and social services, both one-on-one and in groups.Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process.Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a co-operative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities.Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate and coach clients and colleagues.Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.Demonstrated ability to problem solve.Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.Demonstrated ability to provide consultation, leadership and work direction.Ability to operate related equipment.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Computer proficiency to operate a computerized client information system and standard office programs such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.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 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 Canada’s Top 100 Employers, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.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.

Requirements

Requires a Master's degree in Behavioral Sciences and three years of related experience working with children and youth in a mental health setting. A valid BC Driver's License is required for local travel.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Problem Solving
  • Case Management
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Counseling
  • Triage
  • Computer Proficiency
  • Psychotherapeutic Skills
  • Psychosocial Assessment
  • Psychoeducation
  • Multidisciplinary Collaboration
  • Clinical Screening

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$45 - CA$56/hr
Location
Vancouver, British Columbia
Posted
Jun 16, 2026
Closes
Jul 6, 2027
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Vancouver Coastal Health

Join a team connected by collaboration, support and most importantly, the goal of providing quality patient care. We value career growth with employer-supported training, encourage a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and strive to create a supportive team environment. To...

Salary listed on 867 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeGovernment Agency
Size10,001+ employees
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Behavioral health roles remain in steady demand

In British Columbia, behavioral-health roles often reflect ongoing demand in acute care, community mental health, and integrated service settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for current BC nursing registration, recent experience with acute mental illness, and comfort working on multidisciplinary teams. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly compare fit against the original posting, then tailor your application to show relevant mental-health and team-based experience.

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