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Ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process.

Comprehensive knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology, chemical dependency and addictions treatment, psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects) and psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.

Acts as a clinical resource for staff, supports staff training and development and promotes education and research.

Assists Manager with performing administrative duties and coordinates staffing, scheduling and clinical research activities.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling skills.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.

Broad knowledge of mental health illness and treatment.

Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indication and side effects).

Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.

Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.

Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling skills.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.

Broad knowledge of mental health illness and treatment.

Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indication and side effects).

Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.

Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.

Previous leadership/management experience an asset

Demonstrates high degrees of independent decision making, motivation, creativity, flexibility, adaptability, and change management knowledge

Minimum five (5) years recent clinical experience in a position included in this portfolio

Experience and expertise in process planning and redesign work

Proven and highly developed leadership skills including vision, self-awareness, relationship and team building skills, and communication skills

Bachelors Degree from a health related discipline

Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling skills.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.

Broad knowledge of mental health illness and treatment.

Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indication and side effects).

Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.

Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.

Utilizes knowledge of project management principles and techniques in a multi-site health care environment.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Come work as a Manager, Mental Health & Addictions with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

As a Manager, Mental Health & Addictions with Vancouver Coastal Health you will:

Perform other related duties as assigned

Three (3) years’ experience working with preschool, school age, and adolescent children with neurodevelopmental disorders providing behavioral based interventions

Demonstrated experience and ability to provide functional behavioral assessments

Demonstrated ability to provide psychoeducation for problems commonly associated with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Demonstrated knowledge of evidence based standards and practices for behavioral intervention for children and adolescents with neurodevelopmental disorders

Participates in multi-disciplinary team conferences and participates in the overall development of the clients’ treatment plans

Facilitates the monitoring of outcomes relevant to the treatment goals.

Grade 12 plus one-year related experience or graduate of recognized one-year related business/clerical program

Demonstrated knowledge of STAR, PHS and Time Capture is preferred

Mental Health experience is preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office programs preferred

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

A skills test may be included as part of the hiring process**

Management: Demonstrated ability to organize work, set objectives and priorities and achieve results.

"Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Knowledge Integration: Integrates best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions.

Critical Thinking: Problem solve demonstrating critical thinking and decision-making skills.

What Northern Health has to offer you!

Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for this position **

Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process.

Broad knowledge of counseling skills and group facilitation skills.

Broad knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.

Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centred care model.

Broad knowledge of BCCNM standards for nursing/psychiatric nursing practice.

Broad knowledge of mental illness and treatment.

Knowledge and experience in Risk management as asset.

Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of Mental Health Case Management and Recovery

Demonstrated understanding and functional knowledge of the CCRB mandate and risk management.

Experience in Mental Health Case Management Service delivery and Psychosocial Rehabilitation.

Knowledge of recovery, PSR and Case management principles

Demonstrated Leadership skills and knowledge of LEADS in a caring Environment

Minimum two years’ recent experience in a responsible secretarial position in a health-related field

Accurate keyboarding skills with a minimum speed of 45 wpm with a maximum five (5) percent error rate

Superior organizational, communication (listening, oral and written) and interpersonal skills

Ability to be flexible in adapting to changing operational requirements

A skill test may be included as part of the selection process

Grade 12 plus successful completion of a recognized secretarial program and a medical terminology course

Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process.

Broad knowledge of counseling skills and group facilitation skills.

Broad knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.

Broad knowledge of nursing theory and practice within a client and family centred care model.

Broad knowledge of BCCNM standards for nursing/psychiatric nursing practice.

Broad knowledge of mental illness and treatment.

Demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process.

Broad knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.

Broad knowledge of adult education principles, methods and tools.

Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education or Behavioural Sciences.

Broad knowledge of mental illness and treatment.

Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.

A minimum of 2 years’ experience providing evidence-based interventions for mental health and addictions in adult populations

Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of standard criteria used (DSM-5) for the classification and diagnosis of mental health disorders

Working remotely in Nova Scotia using Zoom or other virtual technology with clients throughout Nova Scotia

Current registration with relevant provincial regulatory body

Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently with limited supervision and participate as a member of a multidisciplinary team

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Demonstrated commitment to pursue continuing education to maintain or enhance professional knowledge as needed

One year of Occupational Therapy experience with clients in an Addiction & Mental Health setting an asset

Experience in the development of collaborative partnerships and initiatives with other agencies and community stakeholders.

Experience working in a community-based setting.

Demonstrated working knowledge of community-based population health approach.

Knowledge of appropriate assessment tools for clients in an Addiction & Mental Health setting.

Minimum of two years' clinical experience required working in the field of Mental Health & Addictions

Demonstrated knowledge of time-limited evidence based psychological assessments and treatments for Mental Disorders and Substance Use Disorders, and commitment to same

Demonstrated knowledge of Stepped Care principles and clinical care pathways, and commitment to same

Demonstrated knowledge of clinical supervision, learning and professional development, and commitment to same

Demonstrated knowledge in providing culturally informed, non-judgmental patient and family centre care, and commitment to same

Successful completion of Masters in Psychology

Demonstrated excellent organizational, planning, follow-through and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and accurately handle multiple priorities.

Minimum of three (3) years’ experience in an administrative support position.

Experience operating office equipment, including fax machine and multi-functional unit (MFU).

Demonstrated spelling and grammar skills and ability to edit and proofread, with attention to detail.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills including ability to work as a team member and ability to foster collaborative relationships.

Excellent critical thinking and conflict-resolution skills.

Broad knowledge of crisis intervention and counseling skills.

Knowledge of the principles and practices of a client and family centered recovery model in mental illness.

Broad knowledge of mental health illness and treatment.

Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indication and side effects).

Broad knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.

Broad knowledge of other facilities and community resources.

Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a leadership or management position.

Minimum of three to five years’ experience in leading quality improvement and patient safety initiatives.

Must have experience and demonstrated expertise in quality improvement methodologies.

Must have experience and demonstrated ability to analyse and interpret statistical data and monitor quality and performance indicators and benchmarks.

Must have excellent report writing and presentation skills, presenting results in a meaningful manner specific to the target audience

Judgment and decision-making skills demonstrated through analysis and synthesis, problem solving, systems thinking and emotional intelligence.