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JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a client and family centered care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice, and the vision and values of the organization, works as part of an interdisciplinary team to provide therapeutic treatment services for youth and adults presenting with body image concerns and/or disordered eating. Develops, implements and evaluates group therapy modules and facilitates individual and group therapy. Provides case management, comprehensive treatment plans, and supports discharge planning services. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team and other community resources, provides consultation services and education as appropriate. Participates in committees and meetings, engages in on-going program planning, development and quality improvement activities, and maintains and updates own knowledge.
QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Masters’ degree in a Behavioural Science discipline from a recognized program. Two years (2) years’ recent related experience providing therapy to youth and/or adults with a focus in the treatment of disordered eating, or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience. Valid BC Driver’s Licence. Local travel may require the use of a personal vehicle.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesComprehensive knowledge of youth and adult mental health with a focus on disordered eating including best practices and modalities of treatment.Comprehensive knowledge of family therapy related to eating disorders.Comprehensive knowledge of group therapy.Comprehensive knowledge of psychotherapeutic and counselling skills.Broad knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures relating to children, youth and their families.Broad knowledge of community resources, service mandates and referral guidelines.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with clients and their families, colleagues, physicians and other health care professionals, both one-on-one and in groups.Demonstrated listening and information seeking skills that promote communication and lead to a co-operative approach to problem solving within an interdisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to facilitate groups.Demonstrated ability to set priorities, organize work and meet deadlines.Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in collaboration with others as a member of an interdisciplinary team.Demonstrated ability to conduct mental health assessments and provide treatment planning and case coordination.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with community partners.Demonstrated ability to problem solve, adjust to new or unexpected events, and deal effectively with conflict situations.Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.Demonstrated ability to operated related office equipment.Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.Basic computer literacy and ability to operate a computerized client care information system and work processing, spread sheet, Internet and email 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.
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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, BC’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers and Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2026.Unless otherwise noted on the posting, internal job postings close at 8:00 AM Pacific Time on the listed Closing Date. Please submit your digital application via the Internal Career Portal prior to the Closing Date & Time.Nursing & LPN successful applicants will be notified by email.We regret that only short listed candidates will be acknowledged.This is an internal job posting for Vancouver Coastal Health employees only.
