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Location: Esquimalt (Victoria), BC Company: Prosperity Workforce Solutions Job Type: Full-Time / Contract Setting: Outpatient Adult Mental Health Clinic About the Role Prosperity Workforce Solutions is seeking an experienced Mental Health Nurse (RN or RPN) to join a multidisciplinary outpatient mental health team in Esquimalt, BC. This role focuses on delivering evidence-based mental health care to adult clients , with an emphasis on operational trauma, occupational mental health, and deployment-related care . This is a specialized role with strict experience and education requirements. Only candidates who clearly meet the criteria below will be considered. Key Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans Deliver direct mental health care aligned with DSMV diagnoses Provide psychotherapy and counselling using: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) SolutionFocused Therapy StrengthsBased approaches Motivational Interviewing Provide crisis intervention and deescalation for clients in acute distress Monitor client progress and adjust care plans based on outcomes Design and facilitate psychoeducational programs (individual and group) Provide medication monitoring, education, and therapeutic followup Conduct predeployment and postdeployment health assessments Provide clinical recommendations related to workplace or employment limitations Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and care planning Liaise with internal teams and external healthcare providers Support mental health outreach and awareness initiatives Mandatory Experience Requirements (NonNegotiable) Minimum 3 years of consecutive mental health / psychiatric nursing experience within the last 5 years. Experience must be recent and continuous, with no significant gaps Must be in a mental health, psychiatric, or community mental health setting Minimum 3 years of experience working primarily with adult populations . Must be in an adult mental health or community mental health environment Demonstrated experience with at least ONE of the following therapeutic modalities: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Psychotherapy SolutionFocused Therapy Proven experience in: Crisis intervention Deescalation techniques Managing acute mental health presentations Mandatory Education Requirements Candidates must meet ONE of the following pathways: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) PLUS A Certificate in Mental Health Nursing OR CNA Certification in Psychiatric & Mental Health Nursing OR Bachelor of Science in Psychiatric Nursing (BScPN) or equivalent OR Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) PLUS A Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing Licensure & Certifications (Required) Current RN or RPN license in British Columbia (or eligibility to obtain) BLS / CPR-AED Level C (Healthcare Provider) Preferred (Assets) Experience working with: Military members Veterans First responders Law enforcement Occupational trauma populations Important Screening Notice This role has strict, nonnegotiable requirements related to: Recent and continuous adult mental health nursing experience Recognized psychiatric education credentials Handson CBT / psychotherapy / solutionfocused therapy experience Applicants who do not clearly meet these requirements will not be considered. How to Apply Please apply with your resume. Only candidates who meet the mandatory experience and education criteria will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr