Program Coordinator, Community Mental Health & Substance Use Services (MH&SUS)

Fraser Health•Chilliwack, BC

3h•Onsite

About The Position

Fraser Health is seeking a Program Coordinator for Community Mental Health & Substance Use Services (MH&SUS). This role involves overseeing and coordinating the delivery of care within a designated service area, focusing on planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of services. The Program Coordinator will act as a senior clinician, providing case consultation and potentially direct case management. Responsibilities include monitoring policies, supervising staff, orientating and training personnel, evaluating performance, collecting and analyzing statistics, participating in budget processes, and liaising with various internal and external stakeholders. The position emphasizes person-centered and recovery-oriented care in collaboration with an interprofessional team, adhering to BCCNM standards and Fraser Health's mission and values.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing plus four (4) years' recent, clinical experience in individual, family and group modalities of practice in mental health/psychiatry/substance use disorders as per the assigned clinical area, in either a hospital or community setting including a minimum of two (2) years supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Current practicing registration as a Registered Nurse and/or Registered Psychiatric Nurse with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM).
Valid B.C. Driver's license and access to personal vehicle for business related purposes.
Ability to lead, plan, problem solve, organize and prioritize.
Sound professional judgment, empathy, tact and integrity.
Professional practice skills within the specialty area.
Ability to support staff using a case management model.
Thorough knowledge of MHSU therapeutic principles, practices and procedures.
Ability to supervise and effectively direct the workload of others.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Ability to deal with others effectively.
Good working knowledge of pertinent legislation, policies, standards and collective agreements.
Ability to operate related equipment.
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Coordinates and supervises the provision of care in the designated service area and is accountable for its overall effectiveness.
Establishes clinical priorities, assigns and adjusts work assignments, ensures that necessary resources are available, promotes a positive team environment.
Participates in recruitment, interviewing and selection of staff; provides leadership by developing, implementing and evaluating staff orientations, in-service education and placement of students for clinical practice experience.
Assesses, develops and evaluates the skills and performance of staff by providing individual coaching and instruction to staff as appropriate; conducts performance evaluations and ensures the maintenance of standards, protocols and procedures.
Provides clinical expertise, consultation, role modeling and leadership in evidence-based practice to staff and/or patients/clients by reviewing literature, consulting with experts, collaborating with members of the interprofessional team, evaluating clinical practice and recommending changes to existing standards.
Ensures the effective and efficient patient/client flow and service utilization.
Develops and implements quality improvement processes by methods such as engaging in programs/practice evaluation, and identifying areas for improved efficiency and effectiveness in service delivery.
Accountable for the optimal use of patient/client care resources; identifies opportunities for improved utilization of resources, provides input into budget/staff allocations, assists team members in workload decision-making, evaluates and identifies required patient/client care products and/or equipment, and recommends changes to existing administrative processes.
May be required to assist Manager in negotiating and writing contracts. Acts as a resource to the funded agencies and performs regular contract evaluations.
Maintains, reviews and analyzes program specific data; identifies trends and issues in the provision of mental health & substance use services. Proposes, develops and implements modifications and initiatives to meet emerging MH&SUS needs.
Oversees the development of policies, procedures, standards of care and is accountable for their effectiveness; makes recommendations to the Manager on long term planning; implements processes and procedures and evaluates results.
Develops and maintains effective and efficient communication links with other health service providers, community agencies and other external partners.
Participates in research and special projects by collaborating with members of the interprofessional team promoting staff awareness and involvement in research activities; identifies practices/issues that require research; collects and interprets data and provides input for further analysis.
Participates in local, regional and external committees and working groups as assigned and provides input into operational issues.
May be required to provide comprehensive clinical case management services to a limited number of community clients. Documents assessments, care plans, observations, interventions, outcomes/evaluations and referrals according to practice standards and Fraser Health procedures.
Performs other related duties as assigned.