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Posting: Seniors Mental Health Consult. Temp PT (0.8 FTE) until Jun 2011
| Title | Seniors Mental Health Consult. Temp PT (0.8 FTE) until Jun 2011 |
| Competition # | 2010-NU-4215 |
| Category | Clinical |
| Department | Ambulatory Care & Outpatient Services |
| Program | Rehabilitation and Community Living |
| Hours | Part Time |
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| Keywords | Seniors Mental Health Consultant |
| Qualifications | - University degree in Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy or other mental health discipline
- Masters preferred
- Registration with or eligibility for registration with an appropriate regulatory college
- Minimum of 5 years clinical experience with geriatric clients and their families in a clinical community setting
- Must have a Valid Canadian Drivers License and access to a reliable vehicle
- Excellent interpersonal, communication skills (written and verbal)
- Excellent interviewing and assessment skills
- Strong knowledge of community resources and demonstrated ability to establish linkages with community service providers
- Demonstrated teaching skills with families and professional service providers
- Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
- Valid drivers license and access to a reliable vehicle
- Evidence of satisfactory attendance and punctuality
- Experience in adult education (organizing / presenting)
- Computer skills
- Evidence of good performance history and attendance record
- Should be aware of conditions and measures that may affect the safety of patients, residents, students, employees, volunteers, physicians and visitors
- Ability to work in a manner that exemplifies the core values of West Park: Excellence, Respect, Trust, Collaboration and Accountability
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| Responsibilities | - Provide comprehensive assessment, consultation and education to geriatric/psychogeriatric clients and their caregivers in a clinical and/or community setting
- Participate in case conferences with Clinical Consultant (Psychiatrist)
- Prepare written reports outlining intervention strategies
- Establish partnerships and liaisons with appropriate community agencies, organizations and committees whose objectives correspond to those of the Service
- Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation and completion of workload
- Make appropriate referrals and provide guidance to clients and families as required
- Participate in program planning and evaluation
- Participate in the development and provision of educational materials and programs for clients, families and community service providers
We thank all applicants in advance and will contact only those selected for interviews
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| Reports To | Lead, Ambulatory Care Services & SMH |
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