Northern Health·Fort St. John, British Columbia
Function as a member of the interprofessional team in Primary Care Homes supported by interprofessional teams.
Provide competent, safe, and ethical care to people and their families in settings such as physician practices, homes, schools, and communities.
Assess individuals and involve each person and their family to understand mental health or addiction challenges.
Develop and implement a plan of care and intervention to assist individuals in managing mental health or addiction challenges.
Provide care according to the person’s care plan and personal goals.
Complete initial and ongoing assessments and utilize appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Teach persons one-on-one and in groups.
Communicate effectively with persons, families, the public, physicians, and interprofessional team members.
Promote person-centered care and support client advocacy and social justice concerns.
Organize work, set objectives and priorities, and achieve results.
Collaborate with the interprofessional team and across disciplines
Are you a registered Clinician looking to highlight your knowledge, skills, and abilities in a new and dynamic environment? We currently have an opportunity for you to bring your excellent work ethic to our Primary Care department. In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, and with Northern Health’s vision of an idealized system of services where people and their families receive primary care services in Primary Care Homes supported by interprofessional teams, this position functions as a member of the interprofessional team and applies best practices to provide competent, safe and ethical care for people and their families in settings such as physician practices, homes, schools and communities. Through assessment and involvement of each person and their family, the Primary Care MHSU Clinician develops and implements a plan of care and intervention to assist the person in managing their mental health or addiction challenges. The Primary Care MHSU Clinician will provide care according to the person’s care plan and the person’s personal goals. Primary Care Networks are partnerships between the Divisions of Family Practice representing BC’s family physicians, the regional health authorities, the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and local community partners, along with other community providers such as nurse practitioners. All partners are working together in their local communities and collectively to redesign B.C.’s primary and community care system so that it works better for patients and health-care providers. Qualfications
Bachelor’s degree (from an accredited educational institution) in an Allied Health, Behavioral or Social Science field relevant to the position plus two (2) years recent, experience in a health setting working with complex care clients with a combination of mental health and/or addiction issues. Or equivalent related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Current valid BC driver’s license. Skills and Abilities:
Assessment and Treatment: Demonstrated ability to complete initial and ongoing assessments and utilize appropriate therapeutic interventions.
Teaching: Ability to teach persons both one-on-one and in groups.
Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.
Communication: Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with persons, families, the public, physicians and members of the interprofessional team. Ability to effectively solve interpersonal differences and resolve conflict.
Critical Thinking: Problem solve demonstrating critical thinking and decision making skills. .
Human Caring and Relationship Centered Practice: Ability to promote person centered care, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences, client advocacy and social justice concerns.
Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and priorities and achieve results.
Leadership: promotes cooperation among the interprofessional team and collaborates across disciplines. Demonstrates creative planning for change and innovation and participates in professional development of self and others.
Teamwork: Demonstrated ability to foster teamwork and a commitment to excellence in the provision of person-centered care.
Equipment: Demonstrated computer skills including the use of Windows based programs. Ability to operate other related equipment as required in the specific practice area.
Ability: Physical ability to perform the duties of the position. Where you will be working: Primary and Community Care Northern Health’s approach to person and family-centered care involves creating health care teams, which include your doctor or nurse practitioner and other health care professionals, to provide a range of health care services. The quality of care increases by providing continuity of care over time and across settings, and will result in better long-term health outcomes.
Information about living, working, and thriving in the area is available through Fort St. John More about Northern Health Northern Health (NH) boasts the most affordable communities in BC to live, work, and play. NH covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometres and offers health services in 26 communities, 55 First Nations communities, 11 Métis chartered communities, and Inuit families. We provide both hospital and community-based care to a population of approximately 300,000 people. With a team of over 12,000 staff and physicians, we are committed to offering high quality, care in collaboration with communities and partner organizations throughout Northern BC. What Northern Health Has to Offer You! Joining Northern Health means becoming part of a supportive team that values your growth and well-being.
Here’s what we provide:
Benefits for
Indigenous
Employees: Ceremonial, Cultural, and Spiritual Leave, Access to NH Indigenous Community of Practice.
Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees. Casual employees have option of paying for benefits.
Four weeks of vacation after one year of continuous service.
Financial support for moving expenses for eligible positions.
Employee referral program with attractive incentives.
Employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities.
Access to spectacular outdoor activities and enjoy the shortest commutes in BC.
Loan Forgiveness Programs offered through Federal and Provincial Government for eligible professions. Important Application Information Please ensure you upload the following documents as part of your application:
Registration number (if you belong to a regulated profession).
Supporting documents for education and qualifications, such as:
Program certificates or diplomas.
High school, college, or university transcripts.
Cover letter and resume (recommended). International Applicants Before applying, please review the steps outlined on our
Northern
Health
Careers page: Information for international applicants
Registered clinician (registration number required if regulated profession).
Bachelor’s degree in an Allied Health, Behavioral, or Social Science field relevant to the position.
Two (2) years recent experience in a health setting working with complex care clients with a combination of mental health and/or addiction issues (or equivalent related knowledge, skills, and experience).
Current valid BC driver’s license.
Demonstrated assessment and treatment abilities.
Ability to teach one-on-one and in groups.
Ability to integrate best practice and current research evidence.
Demonstrated effective communication and conflict resolution.
Critical thinking and decision-making skills.
Ability to promote person-centered, relationship-centered practice with cultural sensitivity.
Ability to organize work and achieve results.
Leadership and teamwork skills within an interprofessional team.
Demonstrated computer skills (Windows-based programs) and ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Market context
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.