Behavioural Health Consultant

Leduc Beaumont Family Physicians Group NPC • Leduc, AB

8d • CA$39 - CA$50 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network is seeking an engaged and enthusiastic Behavioural Health Consultant to join their multi-disciplinary healthcare team. The incumbent will deliver a broad range of services to a diverse population within physician clinics as well as the PCN central office. Our teams are essential to the provision of community-based care, facilitating wellness, navigating the health system, and offering education and guidance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Nursing or other related profession.
• Active registration with an appropriate professional college or association that is recognized by the Alberta Health Professions Act.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in an unstructured and dynamic environment that requires flexibility and collaboration with other health professionals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Current criminal record check.
• Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Initial assessment on patients referred by PCN physicians and other team members to identify health concerns, current risk, and readiness for behaviour change.
• Utilize behaviour modification strategies to assist patients with goal setting.
• Employ health promotion and health education strategies to support health behaviour change.
• Prepare and present individualized lifestyle education to clients and families.
• Develop and deliver group psychoeducation classes.
• Coordinate services and care with patients including facilitating referrals to appropriate service providers and social supports.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, standards of practice working groups and PCN committees.

Benefits

• Health spending account
• Corporate savings on gym memberships at Leduc Recreation Centre and GoodLife Fitness.
• Professional Development financial support.
• Overtime Group Agreement that allows for flexibility to achieve a better work/life balance.
• Generous time-off policy offering four weeks of vacation allowance.
• Matching your RRSP (up to 5% of your pay).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level