Assessor Coordinator Degree
About The Position
Under the direction of the Program Manager responsible for Intake, and as part of an interdisciplinary team, the Assessor Coordinator is responsible to respond to initial requests for information and services across Mental Health and Addiction sites. The Assessor Coordinator will provide a range of screening, triage, assessment, treatment and case management services to a population of acute and chronic mentally disordered adults as well as children /youth and their families. The incumbent will provide program consultation and coordination of service including prioritizing and assigning to multidisciplinary staff or referring to community agencies. Also provides professional and public education regarding mental health issues and resources.
Requirements
- Experience working with adults/kids/families in community mental health setting
- Min 1 year postgrad recognized clinical exp in community mental health setting
- 1 year experience in the area of mental health and addiction services
- Recognized degree in nursing, or a social work degree.
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Problem solving skills
- Written Communication Skills
- Decision making skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Time management skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Standardized documentation skills which accurately reflects clinical practice
- Organizational skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Demonstrates leadership skills
- Knowledge of community resources
- Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
- Ability to provide public presentation and professional training.
- Excellent organizational skills including the ability to maintain priorities.
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act and Family Services Act
- Ability to work within a change management model
- Knowledge in normal child and adolescent development and psychopathology
- Knowledge of interventions empirically validated by best practice literature
- Knowledge in assessment, treatment, and consultation
- Ability to prepare reports in a clear, concise and timely manner.
- Knowledge of family systems
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability for competent case management practice
- ability and willingness to travel within service delivery area
- Cultural competency and can work effectively in multicultural environment
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution skills
- Knowledge and skill in community outreach and crisis interventions
- Knowledge of the child/youth health care and community services systems
- Can develop and maintain consulting relationships within multidisciplinary team
- Ability to meet multiple demands, manage complex clinical issues and workload.
- Registered/eligible to register with corresponding professional association
Nice To Haves
- Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
Responsibilities
- Respond to initial requests for information and services across Mental Health and Addiction sites.
- Provide a range of screening, triage, assessment, treatment and case management services to a population of acute and chronic mentally disordered adults as well as children /youth and their families.
- Provide program consultation and coordination of service including prioritizing and assigning to multidisciplinary staff or referring to community agencies.
- Provide professional and public education regarding mental health issues and resources.
Benefits
- Full-time temporary employment
- Pay Band Assessor Coordinator - Degree $36.721 to $44.902
- Travel Required: Yes
- Ability to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends based on operational needs
- Ability and willingness work evenings/weekends as required
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
