Shared Care Counsellor

Position: Shared Care Counsellor - Adult - RepostEmployer: Southern Health-Santé Sud | Site: Mental Health Program | Work Location: Mental Health Program - Menzies Clinic (Morden) | City: Morden | Employment type: Temporary | FTE: 1.0 | Employment arrangement: In Person | Daily hours worked: 7.75 | Anticipated shift: Days | Posting End Date: Open Until FilledPosition OverviewWorking collaboratively with, and guided by the principles of My Health Teams, the Shared Care Counsellor - Adult offers one-time consultation, as well as evidence-informed short-term counseling intervention to individuals with non-complex mental health needs accessing services in Primary Care settings. The role involves collaboration with family physicians, consulting psychiatrists and other health care services. As part of an integrated Primary Care Team, Shared Care also offers education, service coordination and liaison to further enhance continuity of care. Services are provided within a framework of advanced clinical practice and include consultation, psychosocial assessment and counseling interventions. The expected caseload includes psychiatric assessment for individuals whose mental health needs are likely to improve in a maximum of 6-8 consecutive sessions.ResponsibilitiesProvide one-time consultation and short-term, evidence-informed counseling in primary care for individuals with non-complex mental health needs.Collaborate with family physicians, consulting psychiatrists and other health care services to maintain continuity of care.Offer education, service coordination and liaison within an integrated primary care team.Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide counseling interventions as part of a multidisciplinary approach.Work with a framework of advanced clinical practice and participate in related activities as required.ExperienceMinimum of two (2) years supervised counselling experience.Experience providing psychosocial assessment, mental status exams and evidence-informed counselling interventions.EducationGraduate of an accredited post-secondary education program in Social Sciences (e.g., BSW, BScMH) or nursing (e.g., BScPN, RPN, BN).Other relevant educational qualifications and experience may be considered.Certification/Licensure/RegistrationActive license and registration to practice as required by professional association and provincial legislation.Certification in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) or willingness to acquire.Qualifications and SkillsKnowledge of mental disorders and co-occurring substance use disorders as per DSM-V, with evidence-informed psychotherapeutic interventions.Familiarity with psychotropic medications commonly prescribed for acute mental disorders.Ability to engage client-related self-help and family participation; strong communication and interpersonal skills.Knowledge of applicable legislation and standards; Recovery-Oriented principles.Proficiency with MS Office; ability to prepare written communications; ability to work in a culturally informed manner.Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and across service sectors; ability to perform networking and agency relations.Respect for confidentiality across paper, electronic formats and other mediums.Proficiency in both official languages is essential for bilingual positions where applicable.Valid Class 5 driver’s license, access to an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.Physical RequirementsAbility to meet the physical and mental demands of the job; may require travel to other regional facilities; occasional evenings and weekends may be necessary.Additional InformationThis term position may end earlier as outlined in the collective agreement.Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process.Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to self-identify as Indigenous in their cover letter/application.Completes and maintains required screening checks and immunization as a condition of employment per policy.Please include three work-related references with your application from individuals who can attest to your work performance.Manitoba French Language Services policy: English and French services are offered in designated program/service areas; bilingual qualifications may be required depending on the position.Seniority levelEntry levelJob functionOtherIndustriesHospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr