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
- 1 year experience in the area of mental health and addiction services
- Experience working with adults/kids/families in community mental health setting
- Min 1 yr postgrad recognized clinical exp in community mental health setting
- Recognized degree in nursing , or a social work degree.
- Valid Class 5 driver's license
- Standardized documentation skills which accurately reflects clinical practice
- Problem solving skills
- Demonstrates leadership skills
- Decision making skills
- Written Communication Skills
- Time management skills
- Conflict resolution skills
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Ability and willingness to travel within service delivery area
- Cultural compentency and can work effectively in multicultural environment
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Knowledge of community resources
- Knowledge and skill in community outreach and crisis interventions
- Can develop and maintain consulting relationhips within mutidisciplinary team
- Ability to enter and retrieve data in computer database systems
- Knowledge of the child/youth health care and community services systems
- Knowledge of family systems
- Demonstrated knowledge and ability for competent case management practice
- Ability to provide public presentation and professional training.
- Ability to prepare reports in a clear, concise and timely manner.
- Knowledge of interventions empirically validated by best practice literature
- Demonstrates critical thinking, problem solving, conflict resolution skills
- Ability to meet multiple demands, manage complex clinical issues and workload.
- Ability to work within a change management model
- Knowledge in normal child and adolescent development and psychopathology
- Excellent organizational skills including the ability to maintain priorities.
- Knowledge in assessment, treatment, and consultation
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Services Act and Family Services Act
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
- Nursing diploma is acceptable
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
- Ability and willingness work evenings/weekends as required
- Can work flexible hours; ability to work shifts based on operational needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
