Family and Child Therapist

at  Vancouver Coastal Health

COME WORK AS A FAMILY AND CHILD THERAPIST WITH VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Family and Child Therapist to join the Integrated Child and Youth Mental Health in Richmond, BC. Apply today to join our team!

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Master’s degree in a behavioral science from a recognized program.
• Three (3) years recent, related experience working with children or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Eligibility for registration with appropriate Professional Association.
• Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.

KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES

• Comprehensive knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of behavioural, social emotional and mental health/psychiatric problems in children and youth.
• Broad knowledge of child developmental theory.
• Broad knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counselling skills.
• Broad knowledge of psychoeducation principles and methods.
• Broad knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects).
• Broad knowledge of community resources.
• Broad knowledge of other health care disciplines and their role in client care.
• Broad knowledge of school, legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to client.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children with behavioural, social, emotional and mental health/psychiatric issues.
• Demonstrated ability to perform psychosocial assessments and provide treatment planning and care.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with colleagues, physicians, school counselors, clients and their families, students, and other service providers in health and social services, both one-on-one and in groups.
• Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promotes communication and lead to a co-operative approach to problem solving within a multidisciplinary setting.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve.
• Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict situations.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with individuals with diverse backgrounds and exhibits a cross-cultural competency.
• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to work with a diverse population in a culturally sensitive lens.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Basic computer literacy to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software.
  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