Mental Health Consultant, Coordinated Attachment

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. Calgary Foothills PCN has established a team environment where individuals are encouraged to take initiative, be creative and contribute to ongoing decision-making. The Calgary Foothills PCN Coordinated Attachment clinic supports patients who have complex health or social needs and who may have difficulty connecting with a traditional medical clinic. This team provides wrap around primary care services, and works in a team-based collaborative environment. Practitioners on this team include physicians, a nurse practitioner, a registered nurse, a licensed practical nurse, a social worker, and a mental health clinician. Reporting to the Program Manager, the Coordinated Attachment Mental Health Consultant collaborates with the team and provides mental health supports for the patients attached to this clinic.

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), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Experience in dealing with health care issues, behavioural medicine and evidenced-based treatments for medical and mental health conditions
• Ability to work well in a team setting and independently
• 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 skills by providing coaching and education to build skills, knowledge and self-efficacy in adopting healthy lifestyle behaviours that are meaningful to them
• Evaluating crisis situations and apply appropriate interventions
• Collaborating with other team members to help patients navigate the health care system
• Promoting continuity of patient care through effective written and verbal communication within the Electronic Medical Record 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

What This Job Offers

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