Mental Health Consultant

🔍 Calgary Zone, Calgary, Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre

📁: Mental Health

📅   : ALB00309564 Requisition #

📅   : Sep 18, 2022 Post Date

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Classification: Mental Health Consultant

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Geriatric Mental Health Service - Transition Team

Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 0.60

Posting End Date: 26-SEP-2022

Temporary Employee Class: Temp P/T Benefits

Date Available: 10-OCT-2022

Temporary End Date: 29-MAY-2023

Hours per Shift: 7.75

Length of Shift in weeks: 2

Shifts per cycle: 6

Shift Pattern: Days

Days Off: Saturday/Sunday

Minimum Salary: $38.71

Maximum Salary: $51.47

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Required

Required Qualifications:

Completion of bachelor's degree in Social Work, Nursing, or Occupational Therapy. Active or eligible for registration with applicable college or association. Equivalencies of education and experience may be considered. Possession of a valid driver's licence and access to a motor vehicle in good repair for work-related travel.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Minimum of a Bachelors level degree in Social Work, Nursing, or Occupational Therapy. Must have current valid registration with the appropriate governing body. Minimum 3 years mental health experience which includes geriatrics. Experience working on a multidisciplinary team and in collaboration with other health partner agencies. Experience working in a consultation role. Extensive knowledge of clinical mental health syndromes commonly seen in the senior’s population. Knowledge of different dementia syndromes and treatment practices for this subgroup of mental health clients. Knowledge of normal aging and development. Ability to work independently and within an outreach model. Strong mental health assessment, consultation and intervention skills. Excellent verbal and written communications skills essential. Excellent interpersonal skills required. Basic computer and word processing skills required. Ability to set priorities and organize time effectively. 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:

As Required.

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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