Provide liaison and coordination with other community services.
Participate in planning priorities for service delivery.
Work as part of a multidisciplinary team within organizational frameworks and standards.
Continuously improve quality and safety as a shared responsibility
Requirements summary
Master's Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution.
Two (2) years' recent related experience requiring frequent crisis intervention and risk assessment (e.g., policing, crisis counseling, paramedic or similar).
Thorough understanding of mental health and alcohol and drug addiction issues.
Knowledge of psychiatric and suicide/homicide risk assessments and psychiatric/addictions treatment methodologies.
Knowledge of crisis intervention and response techniques and strategies.
Knowledge of applicable legislation including the Mental Health Act, Child Protection legislation, and the Adult Guardianship Act.
Valid BC Drivers License.
Advanced practice skills related to cognitive behavioral therapy and brief solution focused therapy.
Demonstrated interpersonal and clinical skills including crisis intervention, stabilization, de-escalation, and brief psychotherapy.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to work professionally with very difficult/at-risk clients.
Ability to collaborate in a multidisciplinary team and manage conflict.
Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
Ability to operate a personal computer with Windows-based software and other office equipment.
Criminal Record Check required
Master's Degree in a health related disciplinepublic relationscrisis interventionrisk assessmentconflict managementclient assessmentteaching skillsde-escalationliaison and coordinationcognitive behavioral therapybrief solution focused therapystabilizationbrief psychotherapyorganizational and problem solving skillscommunity resource explorationmultidisciplinary team collaborationscreening/assessmenttriagecommunication (verbal and written)
Job description
Close Date Location Victoria Pandora Avenue Health Centre (VPAHC) - Victoria, BC V8V 3P4 CA (Primary) Work Area (FBA Only) Multi-Site No Travel Requirement Travel between multiple sites may be required Shift Start Time/End Time 0800-1900, 0800-1830,: As Required Days Off As required Vacancy Type Casual Salary Range (Hourly Rate) $44.85 - $56.02 Paid FTE N/A Worked BI-WEEKLY HOURS N/A Planned Start Date Jul. 6 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, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position. The MHSU Access & Crisis Response Clinician works as a member of a multidisciplinary team and within the organization's framework and standards to provide advanced clinical practice and interventions relating to triage, screening/assessment, urgent clinical response, short-term psychotherapeutic/ stabilization services, exploration of community resources and client needs, liaison and coordination with other community services and participation in planning priorities for service to adults with mental health & addictions problems. Travel may be a requirement of this position. Transportation arrangements must meet the operational requirements of VIHA in accordance with the service assignment and may require the use of a personal vehicle.
Qualifications
Education, Training And Experience Masters Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution.Two (2) two years' recent related experience in areas requiring frequent crisis intervention and risk assessment, such as policing, crisis counseling, paramedic or other similar work environment; thorough understanding of mental health and alcohol and drug addiction issues; psychiatric and suicide/homicide risk assessments, psychiatric and addictions treatment methodologies, crisis intervention and response techniques and strategies, the change process, and community dynamics; advanced knowledge of available programs and services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community; knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act, Child Protection legislation, and the Adult Guardianship Act; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Valid BC Drivers License. Skills And Abilities
psychiatric risk assessment
suicide/homicide risk assessments
urgent clinical response
interpersonal and clinical skills
judgment and observation
workload prioritization and organization
computer operation (Windows-based software)
valid BC Drivers License
Advanced practice skills related to cognitive behavioral therapy, brief solution focused therapy, risk assessment and other psychotherapeutic interventions.
Demonstrated interpersonal and clinical skills, including crisis Intervention, stabilization, de-escalation and brief psychotherapy.
Demonstrated organizational, problem solving and teaching skills.
Demonstrated judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to work professionally and effectively with very difficult/at-risk clients.
Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and to proactively manage and resolve conflict.
Ability to promote positive change and independence.
Ability to prioritize and organize workload.
Ability to carry out the duties of the position.
Ability to foster good public relations.
Ability to operate a personal computer with a variety of windows based software and other office equipment. Link to Full Job Description https://jd.viha.ca/JD4479.pdf Additional information for applicants Additional Clauses Requisition CA Health Science Professionals Affiliation/Union BCGEU
