Eating Disorder Clinician

Island Health
Nanaimo, BC

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Skills

Master's degree
Case management
Computer skills
Social Work

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Job Description:

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority (Island Health) patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Working in the community setting and as a member of a multidisciplinary team, the Eating Disorder Clinician provides therapeutic counseling to individuals living with eating disorders and weight preoccupation and their caregivers/families; facilitates support groups; and promotes community awareness.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Master's Degree in Social Work, Clinical Counselling or other health related discipline from an approved post-secondary institution; and
Post basic education in the area of clinical counseling; and
Knowledge of available eating disorder services, their interrelationships, and their function in delivering care in the community; and
Knowledge of applicable legislation such as the Mental Health Act; and
Two (2) years recent related experience working with eating disorder clients; and
Eligible for registration with the appropriate Health Regulatory College and/or licensing body; and
Valid BC Driver's License.

An equivalent level of education, training and experience may be considered.

Skills And Abilities

Demonstrated specialized knowledge and training in current practices of eating disorder treatment across the age spectrum.
Demonstrated knowledge of evidence based eating disorder intervention strategies for children, youth, families and adults.
Demonstrated ability to undertake client assessments utilizing mental health and eating disorders standardized tools.
Demonstrated therapeutic skills in the areas of case management, individual and group therapy with children, youth and adults with various mental health disorders including eating disorders.
Demonstrated ability to connect and collaborate with medical professionals, multidisciplinary team members and tertiary centers around treatment of clients with eating disorders.
Knowledge of the physiological impact and medical risks associated with eating disorders.
Ability to make effective referrals, reflecting in-depth knowledge of community resources and strong collaborative skills in working with community partners.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
Demonstrate sound organizational, problem solving and teaching skills
Demonstrate sound judgment, good observation and client assessment skills, tact and empathy
Demonstrate tact and empathy
Ability to provide culturally sensitive care and services
Ability to respect client's rights, values and preferences
Knowledge of non-violent crisis intervention
Ability to work independently, demonstrating initiative, with limited supervision
Ability to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary team
Ability to promote positive change and independence
Ability to prioritize and organize
Ability to physically carry out the duties of the position
Ability to demonstrate self awareness, social awareness and empathy in high stress situations
Ability to operate a personal computer with a variety of windows based software
Ability to foster good public relations
Ability to operate related equipment

Job Requirements:

https://jd.viha.ca/JD5022.pdf

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Skills And Abilities

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