Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:Within the context of a patient/client and family-centred framework and continuum-based care model and in accordance with established standards of professional practice and the vision, values and policies of the organization, the Clinician provides individual, couples and group psychotherapy services both independently and as a co-facilitator; consults with a variety of health care providers, hospital and community-based, on a wide range of clinical issues pertaining to the management of reproductive mental health issues most specifically perinatal depression/anxiety and PMS; refers problems and/or concerns with clinical patient issues to the psychiatrist; and plans, develops, delivers and evaluates community-based education concerning reproductive mental health issues. This position offers services both in person and virtually, travel may be required.This work is framed within VCH’s commitments to our pillars of Indigenous Cultural Safety, Anti-Racism, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Planetary Health.QUALIFICATIONS:Education & Experience Master’s in counselling psychology, Clinical Psychology, Social Work or other relevant health related discipline from an accredited educational institution. Two (2) years of recent related psychotherapy experience in community and/or hospital organizations providing programs for women who are experiencing reproductive mental health issues, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.Eligible for registration with relevant professional association or college.Valid BC Driver’s license and access to a personal vehicle with appropriate insurance coverage.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities• Thorough knowledge in reproductive mental health issues, and concurrent mental health and substance abuse disorders.• Thorough knowledge of evidenced based psychotherapeutic modalities.• Thorough knowledge of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) as a therapeutic modality.• Ability to work in a community development framework across sectors setting.• Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.• Ability to engage in individual and group therapy sessions alone and as a co-facilitator.• Ability to develop, coordinate, facilitate/co-facilitate and evaluate education/training or discussion groups on a wide range of psycho-educational topics for this client population.• Ability to design and develop health-care resources for a variety of audiences based on different treatment strategies.• Ability to undertake the background research and facilitate the planning of projects, research proposals and reports.• Ability to understand the provincial (BC) context as it pertains to service delivery and policy issues.• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.• Ability to problem-solve and resolve conflicts.• Ability to organize/prioritize work.• General knowledge of Trauma Informed Practice and Harm Reduction approaches and Strengths-based care.• Demonstrated ability to promote Indigenous Cultural Safety. • Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe care in a variety of settings and with diverse populations.• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.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.

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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.