Mental Health Worker - St. Catharines, Canada - St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton

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St. Catharines, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Details:

Posting #: 27128

Department:
Niagara Geriatric Outreach Program

Employee Type:
Regular, Full Time

If Temporary, Number of Weeks:

Union:

OPSEU

Openings Remaining:1

Schedule:

Work Days:
Monday to Friday

Time of Day:
Days

Shift: 7.5 hour

This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites: Niagara Seniors Mental Health Outreach (St. Catharines)

Application Dates:

Opening Date: 13/02/24

Closing Date: 20/02/24 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

Position Description:

***The primary responsibility of the Mental Health Worker - Geriatric will be to contribute to the achievement of the following mandated core program functions: intake and screening; specialized assessment; care planning, treatment and follow up; consultation, education and support; program and system development; and service and program evaluation. The position will respond to seniors and their families affected by late onset serious mental illness/addiction and/or seniors with chronic mental illness/addiction with age related complications. This is a mobile, outreach position serving seniors in a range of settings ( e.g. own home, LTCH, retirement home etc.). The Mental Health Worker position operates in a team framework and is operationalized in the context of the local and regional continuum of care that includes inpatient and outpatient services, primary care practitioners, long-term care homes, and a range of other community services. The Mental Health Worker works in partnership and uses a systematic approach for the assessment of seniors with serious mental illness, addiction and/or behavioural issues and complex needs to stabilize, plan interventions and optimize the current situation.
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QUALIFICATIONS

Degree in nursing, social work, occupational therapy or a degree in related health or social science field (e.g. Gerontology, psychology)
OR current registration in good standing with the College of Psychotherapists with a Degree in a health related discipline
Current registration with your college in good standing: College of Nurses (RN), Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers, College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Minimum 35 years' experience in a comparable mobile, outreach role working with the defined population (e.g. seniors with complex mental illness)
Demonstrated knowledge and practiced skills in geriatric psychiatry community and Long Term Care Home consultation
Knowledge of PIECES frameworks and templates a strong asset
Knowledge of the Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) for Dementia Care an asset and highly recommended
Proven ability to perform comprehensive biopsychosocial geriatric mental health assessment an establish rapport with target population ( e.g. seniors with complex mental illness and/or addiction) in various scenarios
Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution and crisis intervention
Demonstrated educational/presentation, facilitation and networking skills
Understanding of basic use of psychotropic medications in the elderly, psychiatric diagnosis and formulation of a mental health assessment
Knowledge of relevant geriatric mental health behavioural assessment, interventions and strategies is critical
Familiarity with standardized assessment tools (e.g. Folstein, MOCA, Cornell, etc.) used in a geriatric psychiatry assessment
Knowledge of Long Term Care and Mental Health systems and related legislation
Ability to work collaboratively and in partnership with a trans disciplinary team and other agencies/organizations in the community
Valid drivers license and full time use of own car is required
Current First Aid/CPR certification
Ability and willingness to travel (e.g. be mobile) and work in various settings/environments throughout the day (e.g. community home, LTC facility, retirement home etc.)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Proven ability to work with mínimal supervision and able to prioritize work demands
Basic computer ability/knowledge is required ( e.g. typing assessments and data entry)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide "community outreach" assessment, treatment/intervention, education, advocacy and support to older adults with complex disorders (emotional, behavioural, cognitive, psychosocial and physical) and their care providers
Liaison with community agencies and other residential settings (e.g. Long Term Care, assisted living, retirment home), and health and social service providers to ensure comprehensive, integrated, responsive service delivery
Leadership in community education, service system development and student training
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton (SJHH) is an equal opportunity employer and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all our programs, practices, facilities, and people. We foster a culture o