136233 - Child & Youth Hospital Liaison

Work Location
Squamish Mental Health
Department
MCFD Hospital Liason
Home Worksite
38 - CG Community
Labour Agreement
Health Science Professionals
Union
400 - HS Professional HSA
Position Type
Baseline
Job Status
Temporary Part-Time
FTE
0.40
Standard Hours / Week
15.00
Job Category
Therapy Services
Salary Grade
P1
Min Hourly
CAD $42.27/Hr.
Max Hourly
CAD $52.81/Hr.
Shift Times
0830-1630, 1000-1800
Days Off
Monday, Saturday, Stats, Sunday, Thursday, Tuesday
Position Start Date
As soon as possible
End Date
2/13/2025
Position End Date - Incumbent
Position ends on the listed end date or upon the return of the incumbent.

Come work as a Child & Youth Hospital Liaison with Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)!

Vancouver Coastal Health is looking for a Child & Youth Hospital Liaison to join the Team in Squamish, BC. Apply today to join our team!

As a Child & Youth Hospital Liaison with Vancouver Coastal Health, you will:

• Work as part of a multidisciplinary community team, provides case consultation and treatment/discharge planning for children and youth with mental health or substance misuse issues within acute hospital wards.
• Provide clinical services to children, youth and families, document records of communication and client contact and provides outpatient counselling services.
• Liaise with and coordinates information exchange with community health care agencies, provides consultation to acute care services staff and performs short term clinical bridging support to community agencies.
• Participate in committees, community initiatives, team meetings, continuing education and engages in on going team planning and quality improvement initiatives.

Education & Experience

• Master’s degree in a related, regulated health science discipline.
• Three (3) years’ recent related experience working with children and youth with mental health and/or addiction issues in a health care setting or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Drivers License. Local area travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of emergency mental health and crisis stabilization.
• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
• Knowledge of substance abuse and addictions treatment.
• Knowledge of DSM IV Diagnostic Classification System, mental status examination and case formulation.
• Knowledge of other facilities and community resources.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology (indications and side effects).
• Knowledge of infectious and chronic disease management.
• Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to client care, including the BC Mental Health Act.
• Ability to conduct mental health and addiction assessments and provide treatment planning and crisis intervention.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with clients and their families and health care staff.
• Ability to prioritize, take initiative, be flexible, work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to manage aggressive and suicidal behavior.
• Ability to assess client responses to care, and to respond appropriately.
• Ability to adjust to new or unexpected events.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• De-escalation and conflict resolution skills.
• Skilled in the use of equipment, and in the techniques appropriate for treatment.
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.
• Ability to operate a computerized client care information system and word processing, spreadsheet, Internet and e-mail software.

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.

As per Ministry of Health policy, all health care workers working in publicly-funded health care facilities are required to report their past receipt of certain vaccines or history of certain infections. Collecting these records will allow for offering of any missing vaccines, and for appropriate actions to be taken in the event of any future exposure to a communicable disease or during outbreaks. For all new hires and appointments to Vancouver Coastal Health, you will be asked to provide this information as part of the onboarding process.

WHY JOIN VANCOUVER COASTAL HEALTH?

VCH is a world class innovator in medical care, research and teaching, delivering service to more than one million BC residents. At VCH, we embrace thinking boldly, taking smart risks, and "going first" when we believe it will lead to the best possible outcomes for patients and their families. We invite you to join us in creating healthy lives in healthy communities by showcasing our passion for care, connection to the communities we serve and our culture of teamwork that makes VCH a great place to work.

• Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan
• Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities
• Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families
• Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers
• Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

At Vancouver Coastal Health, our vision of healthy lives in healthy communities inspires us and our values and pillars guide us. We support equitable practices, diverse teams and inclusive environments, which are vital to creating welcoming spaces where everyone can bring their whole selves to work and feel supported. We encourage applications from equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous Peoples and members of racialized groups, people with disabilities and people of all gender identities and expressions and sexual orientation.

Vancouver Coastal Health is proud to be recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers in 2024.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

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Thank you for your interest in Vancouver Coastal Health.