Mental Health Clinician - SORCe
- Classification: Mental Health Clinician
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Department: (SCC)URGENT MENTAL HEALTH
- Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
- Multi-Site: At or Out of
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 28-NOV-2017
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 11-DEC-2017
- Hours per Shift: 7.75
- Length of Shift in weeks: 2
- Shifts per cycle: 10
- Shift Pattern: Days
- Days Off: Saturday/Sunday
- Minimum Salary: $37.85
- Maximum Salary: $50.33
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required
This position is open to Registered Nurses, Registered Psychiatric Nurses, Registered Social Workers, Registered Psychologists, and Occupational Therapists. Social Workers and Psychologists: Completion of bachelor degree in Social Work or Psychology. Active or eligible registration with the Alberta College of Social Work (ACSW) or the College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) Registered Nurses and Registered Psychiatric Nurses: Completion of an accredited nursing or psychiatric nursing education program. Active or eligible registration with the College of Registered Nurses of Alberta (CARNA) or the College of Registered Psychiatric Nurses of Alberta (CRPNA).
Additional Qualifications:Bachelor of Nursing, Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing, Masters of Nursing, Bachelor of Social Work, Masters of Social Work, Masters of Psychology. Must be registered with the appropriate professional association. Must be authorized to perform restricted activities as defined by the appropriate professional association. Solid knowledge foundation of intervention and treatment modalities relevant to clinical disorders and psychosocial and environmental problems. Solid knowledge foundation of Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) and ability to formulate an accurate provisional diagnosis. Comprehensive knowledge of relevant community resources and legislation. Strong mental health assessment, crisis management and counselling skills. High degree of creativity and flexibility as well as the ability to work independently and to engage and work with a diverse client population. Minimum 3 years recent mental health experience; acute community experience preferred. Experience working with multidisciplinary team and community agencies. Experience working with diverse populations. Preference will be given to those with experience working with Aboriginal individuals. Note: This position requires a vehicle for business use. Possession of a valid driver’s license and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related travel is required.
Preferred Qualifications:Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing; high level of interpersonal skills. Ability to set priorities and organize time effectively. Ability to work in stressful, demanding and changing conditions. Ability to work collaboratively as part of a centre-wide multidisciplinary team.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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