Job Opportunities in Canada

Position Overview

• Streamline service requests and determine eligible clients who can be matched to services based on client need and an urgency rating within specified timeframes that clients can expect to receive services.
• Address continuity of service across service transitions (e.g. inpatient referral from hospital to CMHP) respond with an appropriate intensity from the onset of service.
• Develop specialized service contracts to meet complex needs that outstrip current available resources.
• Provide service to eligible persons who have no fixed address even when it is a challenge to assign to geographic based services.
• Respond to persons leaving from hospital and/or long-term care facilities (e.g. SMHC) who need extensive assistance in re-establishing life in the community.

• Access Coordinator.
• Transition Coordinator and;
• Coordinator of Centralized Functions, Specialized and Support Services.

Experience

• Minimum of four years directly related community mental health experience.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• BSW, OT, PT, BSc PN, RPN, BN, RN, SLP, RD, or related health/human services degree required.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Licensure/Registration as per professional designation required.
• Requires a valid driver’s license and a vehicle.
• If successful applicant is a Registered Dietitian, must be a graduate of a recognized dietetic internship program accredited by Dietitians of Canada.

Qualifications and Skills

• Effective networking and agency relations skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding the bio/psycho/social model of mental illness and recovery.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comprehensive knowledge and advanced level expertise in clinical assessment, crisis intervention, brief treatment, service coordination and consultation.
• Able to use problem resolution skills to handle sensitive and complex issues related to multiple service involvement.
• Adheres to all safety and health regulations and safe work practices.
• May be required to perform other duties and functions related to this job description not exceeding above stated skills and capabilities.

Physical Requirements

• May require evening and weekend work.