Educator Youth Mental Health and Substance Use P2BE

Summary

JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client and family centred model of care and, in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values, and strategic directions of Providence Health Care, the person promotes a safe, respectful, and civil working environment for patients, residents, families, visitors and staff.Reporting to the Leader, Virtual Care, with clinical and subject-matter guidance from the Foundry Central Office Education and Training Clinical Leadership, and with operational guidance from the Foundry Program Manager, the Educator – Youth Mental Health & Substance Use (the Educator) is a subject matter expert who acts as an educator and consultant to support the implementation of a standardized youth mental health and substance use prevention and early intervention program (“the program”) in the school setting. The Educator is responsible for delivering training for school staff and clinicians, developing resources for implementation, and supporting the implementation and sustainment of the program primarily in the school setting through coaching and consultation. The Educator consults, confers, and collaborates with internal and external partners to ensure the high-quality development of education-related materials and the quality and consistency of program delivery. The Educator supports the development of procedures, change strategies, and risk mitigation for the program programming.The Educator also provides other clinical education services to service providers, post-secondary students and other staff within Foundry programs. Plans, develops, evaluates and modifies education curriculum and learning resources. Consults, confers and collaborates with program and team members and provides ongoing training and education in integrated youth service (IYS) practice using a variety of teaching/learning strategies both in classroom and online virtual settings. Participates in and/or leads other projects as required. QUALIFICATIONS:Education, Training and Experience Masters’ Degree in a relevant health related discipline such as Social Work, Clinical Counselling, or Clinical Psychology from an accredited university. Three (3) years recent, related experience working with youth and young adults across the mental health and substance use continuum including one year’s experience teaching, preceptoring and/or coaching experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Completion of training in evidence-based therapeutic modalities such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Motivational Interviewing.Experience working in integrated team-based care an asset.Experience working with or in the K-12 education setting considered an asset. Experience in a prevention program for youth aged 12-18 that uses personality-focused interventions to promote mental health and reduce the risk of substance use an asset.Certification, or where required by statute, registration with the applicable professional association or college. Skills and AbilitiesDemonstrated knowledge of the broad range of issues pertaining to adolescent and young adult mental health and substance use, psychiatric diagnosis, and related evidence-based best treatment practices.Demonstrated knowledge and experience in use of relevant treatment modalities and interventions such as Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Motivational InterviewingDemonstrated knowledge of adult education principles, curriculum development and teaching methodologies.Demonstrated knowledge of team-based integrated careKnowledge of the secondary education systems in British Columbia.Demonstrated ability to coach and mentor learners.Demonstrated ability to teach and facilitate learning.Proficiency with standard MS Office suite and advanced features of office computer applications such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Access, and other software, such as Zoom and other online tools to engage learners.Ability to work and communicate effectively with others in a multicultural environment, independently and as part of an inter-professional team and understanding the frameworks of other disciplines.Ability to function effectively in a highly dynamic environment, including working under pressure, adapting, and responding to changing priorities and meeting deadlines.An understanding of and commitment to ongoing learning and application of anti-racism, anti-Indigenous racism, cultural safety and humility, and reconciliation.Demonstrated organizational, time management, listening and recording skills.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Leads the delivery of group education sessions through online learning, or in-person, across school districts and their partnering agencies on a standardized youth mental health and substance use prevention and early intervention program (“the program”), as well as other areas of education as identified by Foundry Leadership.Utilizes educational/curriculum theory and knowledge of relevant social work and clinical counselling practice to plan, develop, evaluate and modify education programs and learning resources for team members; education programs include: clinical evidence based training programs, educational support programs, continuing education sessions, preceptorship, and cross-cultural programs.Utilizes a variety of teaching/learning strategies to support education activities with individuals and groups including facilitating groups, coaching, mentoring, conducting formal/informal presentations and demonstrations, arranging and providing in-service sessions and using educational technology and self-directed learning methods to implement planned programs.Teaches mental health and substance use health promotion and prevention and working as an integrated youth service. Facilitates knowledge to practice/action by provision of supervision, coaching, mentoring, and facilitating communities of practice for staff.Provides consultation to staff regarding professional development, clinical education and/or career planning by maintaining interpersonal contact and observation, providing informal, as required verbal and written feedback for the individual to continue competency development, meeting with team members on a one-to-one basis and recommending educational programs/resources and facilitating development of learning and/or professional growth plans.Utilizes a variety of teaching/learning strategies to support education activities with individuals and groups including facilitating groups, coaching, mentoring, conducting formal/informal presentations and demonstrations, arranging and providing in-service sessions and using educational technology and self-directed learning methods to implement planned programs.Contributes to the ongoing refinement of Foundry’s implementation support for the program, including incorporating best practices in adult education, developing accessible materials and resources, contributing to processes and tools that support the implementation and sustainment of the program in the school setting. Ensures quality and consistency of the program delivery, including evaluating the effectiveness of the educational strategies used to support program implementation and contributing to content enhancements as required based on metrics and feedback, changes to the program and/or changes to organizational priorities. Provides recommendations regarding improvements based on evaluation results.Provides clinical coaching and interpretation of various guidelines and processes for program facilitators (e.g. school staff) via individual and group meetings, as well as supporting a Community of Practice. Ensures requirements outlined by the program are met by schools and program facilitators. Plans and schedules educational activities and maintains a system for tracking attendance, with support from the program support team. Engages routinely with operational leadership across school districts to support the school-based implementation and sustainment of the program alongside Foundry’s program support team.Maintains expert knowledge of current standards, policies, and procedures regarding the program and secondary education system in British Columbia. Maintains expert knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, adolescent mental health and substance use and developmental and learning needs as well as in best practices for adult education. Builds strong and effective partnerships with school districts across BC as well as colleagues in other health organizations and provincial and national partners.Actively participates on assigned committees and working groups.Performs other related duties as assigned.

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The hours of work, including start and stop times, days off, work area and work site may be subject to change consistent with operations requirements and applicable provisions of the Collective Agreement and statutes. **Testing may be required. ***A criminal record check may be required