QUALIFICATIONS: Education, Training And Experience Baccalaureate Degree in a health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution.

Eligible for registration with the appropriate Health Regulatory College and/or licensing body.

Two (2) years'' recent related experience in areas requiring frequent crisis intervention and risk assessment, understanding of mental health and substance use issues; psychiatric and suicide risk assessments, crisis intervention and response techniques and strategies, knowledge of available programs and services; knowledge of applicable legislation, such as the Mental Health Act, Child Protection legislation, Infants Act; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Valid BC Drivers'' License.

Skills And Abilities Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Ability to organize, coordinate, and prioritize own work.

Ability to work effectively both independently and in partnership with other disciplines as part of a collaborative team Demonstrated and proven interpersonal and clinical skills,



including crisis intervention, stabilization and de-escalation Demonstrated critical thinking and collaborative problem solving skills.

Demonstrated judgment, valuable observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy Physical ability to perform the duties of the position Ability to work and make decisions under pressure Ability to work professionally and effectively with complex/at-risk clients Demonstrated ability in completion of documentation that is in compliance with professional, agency and legal requirements Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations, manage aggressive behaviour and use non-violent crisis intervention and behavioural management techniques Ability to interact with others effectively, often in highly charged emotional states.

Ability to operate a personal computer with a variety of windows based software and other office equipment

📌 Child & Youth Outreach Counsellor (Mount Waddington)
🏢 Island Health
📍 Mount Waddington