Mental Health Worker

2 months ago

Burlington, Canada St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton Full time

**Position Details**:
**Posting #**: 29086
**Department**:Halton Geriatric Outreach Program
**Employee Type**:Temporary, Part Time
**If Temporary, Number of Weeks**:78
**Union**:OPSEU
**Openings Remaining**:1

**Schedule**:
**Work Days**: Monday to Friday
**Time of Day**: Days
**Shift**: 7.5 hour
**This position may be scheduled at any of the following sites**: Halton Seniors Mental Health Outreach (Burlington)

**Application Dates**:
**Opening Date**: 12/09/2024
**Closing Date**: 19/09/2024 Applications must be received online by 12:00 midnight on the Closing Date

**Position Description**:
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The primary responsibility of the Mental Health Worker - Geriatric will be to contribute to the achievement of the following mandated core program functions: intake and screening; specialized assessment; care planning, treatment and follow up; consultation, education and support; program and system development; and service and program evaluation. The position will respond to seniors and their families affected by late onset serious mental illness/addiction and/or seniors with chronic mental illness/addiction with age related complications. This is a mobile, outreach position serving seniors in a range of settings ( e.g. own home, LTCH, retirement home etc.). The Mental Health Worker position operates in a team framework and is operationalized in the context of the local and regional continuum of care that includes inpatient and outpatient services, primary care practitioners, long-term care homes, and a range of other community services. The Mental Health Worker works in partnership and uses a systematic approach for the assessment of seniors with serious mental illness, addiction and/or behavioural issues and complex needs to stabilize, plan interventions and optimize the current situation. Provides coverage for both Hamilton and Brant areas and geographically can be used within the SJHH Regional Geriatric Psychiatry Service based on needs.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Degree/diploma in nursing (RN), Degree in Social Work or Occupational Therapy or a degree in related health or social science field (e.g. Gerontology, psychology) **OR **current registration in good standing with the College of Psychotherapists with a Degree in a health related discipline
- Current registration with your college in good standing: College of Nurses (RN), Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers, College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
- Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a comparable mobile, outreach role working with the defined population (e.g. seniors with complex mental illness, addictions and/or behavioural issues)
- Demonstrated knowledge and practiced skills in geriatric psychiatry community and Long Term Care Home consultation and follow up
- Knowledge of PIECES frameworks and templates a strong asset
- Knowledge of the Gentle Persuasive Approach (GPA) for Dementia Care an asset and highly recommended
- Working knowledge and understanding of HNHB LHIN Behavioural Supports Ontario (BSO) cross sector strategies and initiatives
- Proven ability to perform comprehensive bio-psychosocial geriatric mental health assessment an establish rapport with target population ( e.g. seniors with complex mental illness and/or addiction) in various scenarios
- Demonstrated ability in conflict resolution and crisis intervention
- Demonstrated educational/presentation, facilitation and networking skills
- Understanding of basic use of psychotropic medications in the elderly, psychiatric diagnosis and formulation of a mental health assessment
- Knowledge of relevant geriatric mental health, addiction and behavioural assessment, interventions and strategies is critical
- Familiarity with standardized assessment tools (e.g. Folstein, MOCA, Cornell, etc.) used in a geriatric psychiatry assessment
- Knowledge of Long Term Care and Mental Health systems and related legislation
- Ability to work collaboratively and in partnership with a trans disciplinary team and other agencies/organizations in the community
- Current First Aid/CPR certification
- Valid drivers' license and full time use of own car is required
- Ability and willingness to travel (e.g. be mobile) and work in various settings/environments throughout the day (e.g. community home, LTC facility, retirement home etc.)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proven ability to work with mínimal supervision and able to prioritize work demands and work in a fast-paced environment
- Basic computer ability/knowledge is required (e.g. typing assessments and data entry)

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Provide "community outreach" assessment, treatment/intervention, education, advocacy and support to older adults with complex disorders (emotional, behavioural, cognitive, psychosocial and physical) and their care providers
- Liaison with community agencies and other residential settings (e.g. Long Term Care, assisted living,

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