Educator/Clinical Resource - Overdose Emergency Response (OER)

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

COME WORK AS AN EDUCATOR/CLINICAL RESOURCE WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for an Educator with a Master’s Degree in a health science discipline to join the Overdose Emergency Response Team in Vancouver, BC. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in a related, health science discipline from a recognized program.
• Three (3) years’ recent, related experience working with clients with complex needs including primary care, mental health, and/or substance use, including one (1) years’ experience developing, implementing and/or delivering education services, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Drivers License as local area travel requires the use of a vehicle.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
• Knowledge of the designated client population.
• Broad knowledge of the application of a Strengths-Based approach in MHSU and Primary Care.
• Broad knowledge of evidence-based practice as it relates to MHSU and Primary Care.
• Broad knowledge of therapeutic counselling theories, principles, and approaches.
• Knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, objectives, methods, techniques of education relevant to mental health care.
• Comprehensive knowledge of other health disciplines and their role in client care.
• Broad knowledge of research methodology and processes.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice, Cultural Safety, Harm Reduction and Recovery Oriented Care.
• Ability to assess clients at risk and knowledge of appropriate acts; eg. Mental Health Act, Adult Guardianship, Public Health Act as it relates to the rights and obligations of clients and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, demonstrate, facilitate and lead/coach.
• Demonstrated ability to use critical thinking in approach to teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to develop educational programs and material.
• Communicates effectively and in a culturally safe manner with client, caregivers and health care team, either one-on-one or in-groups.
• Demonstrated ability to function as an effective team member, leader, and facilitator.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and work direction.
• Demonstrated ability to promote a creative learning environment.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities in collaboration with others.
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective consultation.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with others.
• Physical ability to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.
  Closing Statement:
  The hours of work including days off and work area may be subject to change consistent with operational requirements and the provision of the Collective Agreement and applicable statutes. Successful applicants may be required to complete a Criminal Records Review Check.

Please refer the Job description for details