CLINICIAN, EARLY PSYCHOSIS INTERVENTION (EPI)

Position Summary
Are you a Clinician, Early Psychosis Intervention 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 Specialized Services department.

In accordance with the established mission, vision, values, and strategic priorities of Northern Health, and under the general supervision of Manager or designate, this position works as a Therapist and Case Manager in a multidisciplinary team to provide clinical services to clients in the Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) Program, including assessment, planning, treatment, consultation, and follow-up, utilizing the Provincial EPI Standards and Guidelines and the Early Psychosis Care path. Provides assertive outreach as required. Works in partnership with clients and caregivers, as well as facility managers and staff of relevant community agencies. Participates in planning, program development, policy recommendations, and research and evaluation. Provides community mental health education. This is a regional position and may provide services virtually.

Shift Rotation/Hours of work: Monday to Friday, Days - 08:30 to 17:00

Qualfications
• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant health related discipline.
• One (1) year of recent, related experience in a community or hospital psychiatric setting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Valid B.C. Driver’s license and access to own vehicle, with appropriate business insurance coverage.

Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge and understanding of mental illness, particularly early psychosis.
• Demonstrated psychotherapy skills including supportive, counseling, and cognitive-behavioural
• interventions, client assessment, and case management skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery-oriented approach in mental health.
• Demonstrated knowledge in the area of concurrent disorders.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of pharmacological issues related to the identified
• population.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing, including empathic and
• respectful communication appropriate to the situation.
• Good interpersonal skills, including the ability to get along well with clients, families, and members of the interdisciplinary team, and including the ability to effectively network with other services and agencies.
• Ability to set priorities, organize work to effectively manage a heavy and demanding caseload, and
• exercise sound judgment, both clinically and non-clinically.
• Ability to work effectively and flexibly manage changing caseload needs under pressure, and during
• times of change.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team and to understand the frameworks of other disciplines, and work with minimal supervision, while seeking the appropriate level of consultation and approval from the coordinator.
• Ability to maintain appropriate confidentiality in accordance with applicable regional policies.
• Ability to learn new methodologies, ideas, and concepts.
• Ability to provide effective and efficient service, while meeting clinical and administrative government
• and health region policies, standards, and protocol requirements.
• Knowledge of community resources and methods of accessing them.
• Comprehensive knowledge of emergency triage procedures, mental health status assessment, and
• counselling principles and interview techniques.
• Working knowledge of psychopharmacology, crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
• Working knowledge of DSM IV Multiaxial Diagnosis or International Classification of Diseases 10.
• Demonstrated ability to operate related equipment.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.

Where you will be working:
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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