Quality Assurance Supervisor, Mental Health - Clinical Counsellor or Occupational Therapist

Are you a registered clinical counsellor or occupational therapist with experience in mental health program development and evaluation? We have an opportunity for a Quality Assurance Supervisor, Mental Health to liaise with and review external service provider programs and providers to support quality service for injured workers. You’ll connect with clinical service providers throughout the province and prepare reports on your findings, participate on committees to relay recommendations on external providers, and work as a clinical resource on mental health services for internal and external stakeholders.

This is a temporary assignment expected to last approximately six months. It’s a great opportunity to explore a new role, gain valuable experience, and potentially open the door to future opportunities.

How you’ll make a difference: You’ll ensure we offer effective and evidence-based access to programs and services to help people recover when they’ve been injured at work.

Where you’ll work

At WorkSafeBC, we currently offer a hybrid work model that combines working remotely, and in our offices, based on the operational needs of the position.

• Field inquiries from both internal and external customers pertaining to the service delivery of your assigned programs
• Conduct visits (virtual and on-site) to external service providers to review the quality of WorkSafeBC funded clinical services being provided to injured workers and to ensure contractual compliance
• Assess relevant information regarding services and prepare reports on findings including outcome measures, compliance with expected standards, areas that require improvement, and recommendations on improvements required
• Work as part of a team to support innovative and evidenced-based mental health service delivery

We’re looking for someone who can:

• Work as a resource and expert on your assigned programs to both internal and external stakeholders, answering a variety of questions and assisting with concerns
• Work collaboratively in team settings with a solution-focused mindset
• Apply clinical knowledge on evidence-based practice for quality assurance on mental health services
• Develop and present educational sessions for external service providers and internal WorkSafeBC staff, both in group and individual settings
• Maintain the currency of your professional skills by appropriate continuing education, such as accessing professional journals and attendance at lectures, conferences, courses, and professional meetings
• Travel to locations in BC and stay overnight as required

Your background and experience:

• A master’s degree in psychology plus active registration with the BC Association of Clinical Counsellors or the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association – and a minimum of three years of related health care experience, of which two years is recent experience as a practicing clinical counsellor

Or

• A master’s degree in occupational therapy plus active registration with the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC – and a minimum of three years of related health care experience, of which two years is recent clinical experience in the mental health field as a practicing occupational therapist
• A valid BC drivers’ license
• Experience in a quality assurance and/or mental health program development/evaluation is an asset

Important to know

Before we can finalize any offer of employment, you must:

• Successfully meet the legal requirements under the Criminal Records Review Act to work with children and/or vulnerable adults
• Confirm you’re legally entitled to work in Canada

Who are we?

At WorkSafeBC, we promote safe and healthy workplaces across British Columbia. We partner with workers and employers to save lives and prevent injury, disease, and disability. When work-related injuries or diseases occur, we provide compensation and support injured workers in their recovery, rehabilitation, and safe return to work. We’re honoured to serve the 2.49 million workers and 263,000 registered employers in our province.

What’s it like to work at WorkSafeBC?

It’s challenging, stimulating, and rewarding. Our positions offer diversity and opportunities for professional growth. Every day, the work we do impacts people and changes lives. What we do is important, and so are the people we do it for.

Our ability to make a difference relies on building a team with a rich variety of skills, knowledge, backgrounds, abilities, and experiences that reflects the diversity of the people we serve. We are committed to fostering a welcoming, inclusive, and supportive work culture where everyone can contribute as their best, authentic self.

Learn more: Discover who we are.

Our benefits

Temporary positions lasting less than 12 months of full-time work:

• Extra 4% of your salary in lieu of benefits and 4% in lieu of vacation

Learn more: Find out what we offer.

Salary: $57.72/hour

Want to apply?

• Applications are welcomed immediately, however must be received no later than 4:30 p.m. PST on the closing date
• Please note that we will be starting assessments prior to the closing date

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply. If you require an accommodation in the assessment process, please email Recruitment Testing Accommodation (SM) when you submit your application.