Mental Health Clinician

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

6d • CA$43 - CA$54 • Onsite

About The Position

As an integral member of the Urgent Care Clinic, the MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN will perform duties across those two services, as well as the Emergency Department at Toronto Western Hospital, including emergency & outpatient urgent care mental health assessments, crisis intervention, and brief psychotherapy.

Requirements

• Completion of a Master’s degree in one of the following discipline(s) Social Work; Psychology; Counselling Psychology, or Nursing, with practical and related experience in the provision of psychotherapy services.
• Registration licensure with an Ontario professional body whose members are authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy (CNO, CRPO, OCSWSSW, CPO, COTO, etc)
• Three (3) years current experience working in a mental health setting/environment
• Demonstrated ability to utilize a wide range of treatment modalities
• Proven knowledge of the Mental Health or Addictions continuum of care
• Strong mental health assessment / clinical skills
• Working knowledge of the DSM IV classification system
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to document according to professional and organizational standards
• Excellent problem recognition and problem solving skills
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Working knowledge of crisis intervention
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and community resources, particularly for psychiatric patients
• Understands psychiatric disorders, individual development and family dynamics
• Ability to function independently within an interdisciplinary team using a collaborative practice model
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Understanding of the impact of culture on health and behaviour required

Nice To Haves

• For nurse applicants, Canadian Nursing Association Certificate in Psychiatric/Mental Health nursing preferred
• Membership with the Ontario Crisis Workers Association preferred
• Experience working in a crisis unit preferred with the ability to assess urgent or high risk clinical situations and make appropriate interventions
• Experience working in a multi-disciplinary team environment an asset
• Second language (especially Portuguese, Italian, Spanish and Cantonese) an asset

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive bio-psycho-social assessments;
• Providing therapeutic intervention for individual patients, families on a crisis / short-term basis utilizing a multi-modal perspective;
• Providing education and support to family members around issues related to mental illness/addictions;
• Making referrals to other community and hospital programs;
• Liaising/consulting and collaborating with team members and appropriate community agencies to locate and arrange resources, to obtain, provide or exchange information relative to the patient’s health care;
• Acting as an educational resource for Emergency and Psychiatry staff; performing cross-functional duties, as assigned or requested; performing other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

What This Job Offers

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