Mental Health Clinician - Calgary, Canada - Alberta Health Services

Alberta Health Services

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Calgary, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Your Opportunity:

Working as a member of an interdisciplinary team, this position is responsible for providing assessment and treatment recommendations to professional caregivers and family physicians regarding the management and treatment of seniors with complex mental health issues residing in Long-term Care facilities and on rehabilitation/transitional units, and for the support to professional caregivers and family members where required.

This position is also responsible for consultation and liaison with other professionals along a continuum of care to facilitate a coordinated network of mental health services to seniors, and their caregivers and families.

Description:

As a Mental Health Clinician, you will work as a member of the multidisciplinary health care team collaborating on the delivery of care for the needs of individuals, families and/or communities.

You will be responsible for the intake, clinical interviews and screening of clients with addiction and mental health disorders.

You will liaise with a variety of internal and external stakeholders and work collaboratively with other team members as required.

You may have the opportunity to participate in program planning, development and to provide supervision to practicum students. This position is open to Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychologists, and Occupational Therapists.

Classification: Mental Health Clinician
Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
Unit and Program: GMH Consult
Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.

00

Posting End Date: 08-DEC-2023

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 01-JAN-2024

Temporary End Date: 05-JAN-2025

Hours per Shift: 7.75
Length of Shift in weeks: 4
Shifts per cycle: 20
Shift Pattern: Days
Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
Minimum Salary: $39.48
Maximum Salary: $52.50
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Occupational Therapists:
Completion of bachelor¿s degree in Occupational Therapy and active or eligible registration with the Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT)

Psychologists:
Completion of bachelor's degree in Psychology and active (or eligible registration) with the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP).

Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses:
Completion of an accredited Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing education program and active (or eligible registration) with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CRNA) or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA)

Social Workers:

Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work and active (or eligible registration) with the Alberta College of Social Work (ACSW).

Additional Required Qualifications:

Must have current valid registration with the appropriate governing body. Minimum 3 years mental health experience which includes geriatrics. Experience working on a multidisciplinary team and in collaboration with other health partner agencies. Experienced in assessment and report writing. Ability to read lab values. Experience working in a consultation role. Extensive knowledge of clinical mental health syndromes and medical issues commonly seen in the senior's population. Proficient understanding of dementia and delirium syndromes as well as treatment practices for this subgroup of mental health clients. Ability to work in a fast paced subacute environment. Ability to work independently and within an outreach model. Strong mental health and medical assessments, consultation and intervention skills. Excellent verbal and written communications skills essential. Excellent interpersonal skills required. Basic computer and word processing skills required. Ability to set priorities and organize time effectively. Current BCLS-HCP certification required. This position requires a vehicle for business use.

Preferred Qualifications:

As required.