Job Title: Nurse Practitioner
Reporting to: Clinical Supervisor, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Programs
Location: This is a hybrid on-site and remote position
Hiring Manager: Mark Haden, Clinical Supervisor

About Qi Integrated Health

This is a unique opportunity to build your dream practice in an award winning environment, while working with a close knit, collaborative team of practitioners in Vancouver, BC.

Qi Integrated Health is on a mission to create joyful healing experiences and a community built around a new system of care that combines evidence based medicine with traditional therapies. With over 15 modalities and hundreds of treatments to choose from, you’re in good hands with this kind, helpful community.  

Nestled in Kitsilano, this state of the art facility is home to a variety of highly-skilled practitioners, a wonderful front desk team and countless thriving plants. 

Qi is in the process of building a psychedelic-assisted therapy program which will begin with ketamine and expand as different medicines become available.

About Ketamine-Assisted Therapy (KAT)

We are proud to be offering Ketamine-Assisted Therapy because the evidence has shown it has a significant potential to manage, improve and heal a variety of mental health diagnoses. It has been proven to be a significant aid in the care of treatment-resistant mental health challenges, ranging from depression and anxiety to addiction and trauma.

KAT is a new system of care that combines evidence-based medicine with traditional therapies. The medically prescribed Ketamine acts as a supportive tool that aids in the removal of barriers to connection, allowing you to accept the guidance of your inner healing intelligence and Qi’s experienced team of medical professionals and therapists, to breakthrough previously treatment-resistant challenges.

While Ketamine is the first offering Qi will be making for the Psychedelic Assisted Therapy Program, subsequently we will expand as other options become available through the Special Access (SAP) or other programs.

Job Overview

Qi Integrated Health is looking for a Nurse Practitioner to assist in the development and lead the delivery of Qi’s new Ketamine-Assisted Therapy Program. This is a part-time role with up to 10 hours per week over the course of the 12 week program.

The successful candidate will be involved in both individual and group therapy KAT programs. The ideal candidate will be involved in different phases of the therapeutic psychedelic experience including preparation and guidance during the medicine treatment. The Nurse Practitioner will be supporting the creation of an ideal set and setting for the entire experience that creates the best possible therapeutic outcomes for clients. They will also work closely in collaboration with the clinical team ensuring the best treatment trajectory for each KAT client.

What Qi is Committed to Providing

• Flexible schedules for greater work/life balance

• Competitive compensation

• Full reception services and support

• Cross referrals with other practitioners

• Spacious treatment rooms with state of the art equipment and tables

• Lunchroom with kitchen and storage for personal effects

• Secure online charting and booking (Jane App)

• On and off site laundry facilities 

• Free use of iPads and 24 hour IT Support

• Payroll and accounting service, website and social media marketing support

• A comprehensive onboarding process to set you on your path to success

Job Responsibilities

• Assess clients to determine appropriateness for treatment with Ketamine (or other Psychedelic) Assisted Therapy with regards to presenting issues, motivation, insight and safety, as well as external factors that may be contributing to their presentation. 

• Work in collaboration with the therapist and program management team.

• Support where necessary in the development and improvement of the program. 

• Review Client’s medical information and carry out professional diligence, including oversight, medical consultation with the KAT Medical Practitioners, therapists and the Client (as necessary) to advise on whether it is appropriate in all circumstances for the Client to participate in the therapy

• Administration of MD prescribed medication, observe and monitor the Client for the duration of the treatment, manage any adverse reactions and exercise their best professional judgment in determining the most appropriate intervention in cases of emergency. 

• Support both the clients and the KAT team during the medicine sessions.

• Participate in periodic team meetings for the purpose of developing and enhancing Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy programs. 

• Support the management team with input on marketing and promotional material and projects and hiring of additional team members for the program. 

• Participate in the team in a positive and proactive manner to build and maintain healthy relationships with all team members.

• Deliver quality reporting and effective communication with all stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Licensed Nurse Practitioner in British Columbia with a Master’s degree in Nursing.

• Licensed with The British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).

• Successful completion of a Controlled Drugs and Substances (CDS) course from the University of Ottawa, Athabasca University, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, or the University of Toronto.

• Successful completion of BCCNM’s Controlled Drugs and Substances (CDS) Prescribing Module.

• Canadian Nurses Protective Society (CNPS) professional liability protection.

• Strong preference for certification/training in a recognized and reputable psychedelic assisted therapy program an asset (e.g. MAPS, Therapsil, ATMA, CIIS or equivalent).

Experience

• Experience in treatment of a range of mental health symptoms with a variety of adult clients.

• Have clinical knowledge in the areas of grief/loss, depression, anxiety, trauma, and adjustment issues.

• Experience working as part of a multi/interdisciplinary team and a history of being proactive in the creation and maintenance of positive work relationships.

• Experience preparing assessment, progress and discharge reports.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, solid judgment, and integrity

• Experience with Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy work is an asset

To Apply

Please email your resume and cover letter, highlighting your qualifications relevant to this position to careers@qiintegratedhealth.com with the subject line “Nurse Practitioner Application - [Your Name]”.

The application deadline is January 31st, 2023.