Team Leader | Mental Health-Eating Disorder

Position Summary
An exciting permanent part time (0.80 FTE) opportunity is now available for a Team Leader with the Mental Health Eating Disorder team at the Vernon Health Centre in beautiful and sunny Vernon, B.C.

Who are we looking for?

We are seeking an experienced mental health professional with experience in a leadership capacity and with the ability to form strong relationships to join our team.

What Will You Work On?

The Team Leader provides line leadership, supervision, clinical support, service delivery level problem solving to multidisciplinary Mental Health & Substance Use teams, and direct client care as required.

The Team Leader works to deliver high quality, client focused programs across the continuum of community services and provides liaison to local agencies and other service providers.

In collaboration with the Program Manager, the Team Leader is also responsible for the planning, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of clinical practice to ensure quality client care outcomes.

About this unit:

Our Eating Disorders Treatment Services can help by providing you with individual and group therapy.

Services may include:

• Psychological & psychiatric assessment & treatments
• Group counselling & support
• Individual & family counselling & education

Interventions to:

• Initiate renourishment
• Promote medical stabilization

Scheduling Information:

Shift times are from 08:30 to 16:30 hours. Days of work are Monday to Thursday.

How Will You Make an Impact?

Joining our IH team presents an opportunity for you to not only advance your professional journey but also to make a tangible impact within our organization and the broader community we serve.

By joining our IH team, you'll have the platform to leverage your skills and expertise for meaningful impact both professionally and personally. Your contributions will not only shape the future of our organization but also enrich the community, leaving a lasting legacy that extends far beyond the confines of the workplace.

Mental health professionals are able to improve the outlook for people who may feel hopeless and lost as well as improve the navigation of services for families.

How Will We Help You Grow?

The Team Leader will be a part of a supportive team and will have the opportunity to develop knowledge of all community based Mental Health & Substance Use services. In addition, the team lead will have the opportunity to support a larger vision of substance use services. There is ongoing opportunity to mentorship and education.

Reasons to Apply at Interior Health... What we can do for you

We offer a work environment conducive to growth and development of strong skills and a work environment that supports and promotes psychological health & safety for all. We offer the opportunity to have a balanced lifestyle that allows you to maintain the quality of life you desire.

If you are an experienced mental health professional and passionate about helping those in our community, apply today!

Qualfications
Education, Training, and Experience:

A Master’s Degree (from an accredited educational institution) in a social or behavioral science field relevant to the position.

Four years recent related experience including experience in individual, family and group modalities of practice in the clinical specialty of the assigned area.

One year recent experience in a leadership capacity, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Current valid BC driver’s license.

As part of your application, please ensure to:

• Upload your resume, cover letter (if Out of Province indicate if you are relocating to the area and when)
• Upload a copy of your Master’s Degree
• Upload copy of your Driver’s License (Class V)