Mental Health Consultant, OSAT

Calgary Foothills Primary Care Network•Calgary, AB

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About The Position

Calgary Foothills Primary Care Network (PCN) is a group of family physicians and health care professionals in northwest Calgary and Cochrane collaborating with various external stakeholders to deliver the best possible primary care. Calgary Foothills PCN has established a team environment where individuals are encouraged to take initiative, be creative and contribute to ongoing decision-making. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Mental Health Consultant will support the One-Step-at-a-Time Counselling Service (OSAT). The OSAT program provides no fee, single-session counselling to people 18 years and older, couples and families. This service provides support for people experiencing varying degrees of mental health challenges, emotional distress, difficult circumstances and intense interpersonal conflicts. It is patient focused and patient lead. Clinicians bring a broad spectrum of theoretical approaches, skills sets and knowledge to best assist the patient in their treatment journey.

Requirements

Minimum education of master’s degree and active registration in one of the following professions: Social worker with authorization, or eligible experience for authorization, to perform restricted psychosocial interventions OR Psychologist with clinical/counselling specialty or equivalent education/experience
Must possess a valid driver’s license and have access to a reliable vehicle
Completion of a satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search

Nice To Haves

Experience with the following therapy models: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) Single Session model
Experience in dealing with health care issues, behavioural medicine and evidenced-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions an asset
Experience with trauma informed care
Group facilitation skills
Excellent communication (written and verbal), organization and critical thinking skills
Strong skills in collaborating with team members and physicians
Ability to prioritize, manage time effectively and be flexible in a very dynamic work environment
Strong awareness of health care and community resources
Good computer skills are required
Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings/weekends, when required
Accepts, implements and evaluates change with a positive attitude

Responsibilities

Providing one-on-one and/or group appointments
Working with patients on self-management by providing coaching and education to help advance their skills, knowledge and self-efficacy in adopting healthy lifestyle behaviours that are meaningful to them
Evaluating crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions
Providing single-session counselling appointments to individuals, couples and families
Collaborating with other team members to help patients navigate the health care system
Connecting patients to applicable PCN, community and health system resources, including to specialized or longer-term mental health services
Promoting continuity of patient care through effective written and verbal communication with the Medical Home and those involved in the circle of care
Participating in the development, delivery, evaluation and quality improvement of PCN programs
Collecting and maintaining data for service indicators, progress reports and evaluations
Adhering to and performing activities and care within the full scope of practice as defined under the Health Professions Act