Shift Information : Days, Nights, Evenings, Weekends
Number of Hours per Rotation : 112 hours per 3 weeks
Relief : No
Float : No
Hours of Work : Field Hours
Salary or Pay Band : Pay Band Assessor Coordinator - Degree Senior $39.658 to $48.494
Travel Required : Yes
Job Description
The PACT Team (Police & Crisis Team) is a cooperative partnership between Mental Health & Addictions Services and Municipal Police Services/RCMP. Goals of the project are to enhance public safety and care for individuals, families and households with mental health issues through effective assessment, triage and intervention beginning at the point of contact in the community. The Assessor Coordinator Degree Senior provides screening, triage, assessment, treatment and case coordination services to an adult community mental health and/or forensic population. The incumbent provides program consultation/co-ordination, evaluation of clinical interventions, supervision, preceptor students in formal clinical practicum, and provides professional/public education regarding mental health issues and resources. Acts as a resource for other professionals for mental health in the community. Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
Human Resources Exemption : No
Experience
Two (2) years related experience
Experience working with mental health and addiction community outreach
Education
Recognized degree in nursing , or a social work degree.
Other Education and Training
Bachelor Degree in a health related field
Competencies
Intermediate - Decision making skills
Intermediate - Problem solving skills
Intermediate - Conflict resolution skills
Advanced - Verbal communication skills
Advanced - Written Communication Skills
Intermediate - Supervisory skills
Intermediate - Consultation skills
Basic - Public relations skills
Advanced - Advanced Clinical Assessment Skills
Intermediate - Demonstrates leadership skills
Basic - Computer skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Ability to be self motivated
Knowledge in community resources and services in the clinical area
Ability to work flexible hours
Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act
Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Ability to work independently
Exp. in mental health & addictions community outreach & crisis interventions
Ability to respond under pressure.
Knowledge in Electronic Medical Record systems
Knowledge of crisis intervention and prevention programs
Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships/partnerships
Ability to use a variety of interventions/programs
Other Information
Registered/eligible for registration with the appropriate licensing body
For more information on the city of Weyburn please visit https://weyburn.ca/
Travel required
Enhanced Reliability Security Clearance completed by the RCMP/local police dept