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Use knowledge and familiarity of best-practice/evidence-based interventions related to mental health conditions to make decisions about treatment services that consider specific disorders and individual circumstances of each worker
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Interact with health care providers to discuss treatment goals and work-focused interventions, using abilities-focused language
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Consult on mental health treatment to interdisciplinary teams to help injured workers return to work and liaise with providers and other parties as needed to discuss treatment goals
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Identify return to work factors that may facilitate treatment or that are acting as barriers to engagement with treatment and recommend solutions that can include referrals to internal or external supports
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Work collaboratively with colleagues in case management and vocational rehabilitation to support sustainable return to work
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Apply a compassion-informed model when considering best-fit service options
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Analyze, synthesize, and evaluate complex information; interpret and apply guidelines and policies in combination with scientific knowledge and clinical practices in or to develop an action plan for clients
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Clearly and professionally present expert knowledge, opinions and ideas, both verbally and in writing, to a variety of individuals and groups
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Apply theoretical knowledge to the assessment, interpretation, planning, and implementation of active treatment programs for injured workers within current accepted practice guidelines in an active rehabilitation setting
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Take initiative, recognize issues, and implement solutions
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Interact, establish rapport, and build trust with clients, colleagues, and others in a professional and sensitive manner in a clinically complex and culturally diverse environment
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Work collaboratively in a team
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A master's degree in Clinical Psychology, Counselling Psychology, or Social Work with a clinical designation and registration with one of the following: British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors, Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association, or British Columbia College of Social Workers
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A minimum of three years of experience (post practicum) that demonstrates a broad knowledge of mental health treatment for psychological conditions; experience must include the direct provision of mental health treatment for psychological conditions
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Strong communication skills
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Successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults
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Confirm you're legally entitled to work in Canada
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Defined benefit pension plan that provides you with a lifetime monthly pension when you retire
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3 weeks of vacation in your first year, with regular increases based on years of service
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Extensive health care and dental benefits
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Optional leave and earned-time-off arrangements
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Development opportunities (tuition reimbursement, leadership development, and more)
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Reimbursement towards two annual professional memberships (e.g., College and association)
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Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date.
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Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date.
