Addiction Serv Res Care Unit&Trtmt; Facil-Adlt Outreach&Target; Prev Services Type:
Full time temporary Expected Up to Date:
October 07, 2027 FTE:
1 Shift Information:
Days Number of Hours per Rotation:
14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks Relief:
No Float
No Hours of Work
Standard Hours Salary or Pay Band:
Pay Band Assessor Coordinator - Degree Senior $39.658 to $48.494 Travel Required:
Yes
Under the Direction of the Manager and as part of the interdisciplinary Community Outreach and Support Team (COAST) within Adult Outreach, the Assessor Coordinator- Degree- Senior provides a complex range of screening, triage, assessment, treatment and case coordinator services to a community mental health and addictions population. The incumbent provides program consultation and coordination, evaluation of clinical interventions, supervision, preceptors students in formal clinical practicum, and provides professional public education regarding mental health and addiction issues and resources. The incumbent acts as a resource for other professionals for mental health and addictions in the community.
Human Resources
Exemption
No Experience
2 years working experiencein community mental health and addictions services Supervisory experience is an asset Education
Degree in a health or social science related field. Other Education and Training
Registered/eligible registration with appropriate licensing body if applicable Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge in best practices in addictions and harm reduction strategies Knowledge in various mental health disorders and stability interventions Exp. in mental health & addictions community outreach & crisis interventions Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems Highly developed written and oral communication skills Work collaboratively w/ a multidisciplinary team & other agencies in the commnty Knowledge of community resources in the addictions field. Knowledge and practical application of the Mental Health Services Act Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety and Regulations Above avg. clinical assessment,case planning, consultation & supervision skills Able to work independently in a self motivated manner &respond; under pressure Working knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution skills Solid consultation skills& ability to work collaboratively w/ community partners Demonstrated leadership skills, workload management and administration skills.
Other
Information
Valid Class 5 driver's license Access to a reliable vehicle accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement" This position provides support to the Overdose Outreach Team "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS membersin