Mental Health Counselor/system Navigator

1 month ago

Wingham, Canada North Perth-North Huron Family Health Team Full time

Job Description
**Position Title**: Mental Health Counselor/System Navigator

**Reports To**: Executive Director

**Position Summary**
The Mental Health Counselor/System Navigator position is full time (37.5 hours per week) working primarily in Wingham. The Mental Health Counselor/ Navigator is responsible for working with physicians and other members of the Family Health Team to assist individuals with mental illness and psychological issues. The Mental Health Counselor/ System Navigator will communicate with other mental health agencies in the community to ensure that patients are referred to appropriate programs and services.

**Duties and Responsibilities**
**Operational -**

**System Navigation/Brief Support**

a) Provide Intake and initial assessment of patients’ mental health and social needs; determine the most appropriate support plan in collaboration with the patient and other care providers.

b) Provide brief, solution-focused counselling to patients and families, as needed.

c) Provide practical assistance to patients in identifying and navigating community-based mental health and support resources.

d) Work collaboratively with NP-NH Mental Health Clinicians and other agencies for collaborative care planning and facilitating smooth transitions.

**Counseling**

a) Assess patients’ mental health needs and provide treatment for cognitive, emotional, behavioural disturbances by psychotherapeutic means.

b) Facilitate group counselling.

c) Develop, maintain and facilitate workshops and ongoing groups for wellness and positive mental health. Collaborate and consult with community groups and other health care agencies to develop new public education programs and identify and fulfil community health care needs.

d) Support the use of progress and outcome measurement tools.

e) Support the use of assessment tools that other members of the Family Health Team can use to assess the mental health condition of patients.

f) Remain current with the latest mental health research and trends.

g) Create and/or update patient charts to document patient progress.

h) Prepare documents, records, and reports as required.

**Health and Safety**

a) Personally comply with and assume appropriate supervisory responsibility for compliance with all health and safety practices in the organization; in accordance with policies, standard operating procedures/guidelines, and the Occupational Health & Safety Act and applicable regulations.

b) Promote and support a culture of patient safety and advocacy.

**Other**

a) Comply with all policies and procedures of North Perth-North Huron Family Health Team.

b) Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education, Skills and Experience
**Education/Training/Certifications**:

- Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology preferred, or equivalent education/experience
- Registration with a college whose members are eligible to practice psychotherapy under the _Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991_ (e.g. OCSWSSW, CRPO, CNO, COTO) is preferred

**Experience**:

- Minimum of one year of related experience.

**Skills and Abilities**:

- Thorough working knowledge of social work/psychology principles and practices.
- Excellent critical thinking and problem solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Exceptional organizational and verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to demonstrate tact and discretion in handling confidential and/or sensitive matters; maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to effectively foster good rapport and cooperative working relationships; and to champion the corporate mission and values.

**Demands and Working Conditions**
Work is typically performed in a standard office setting. Extensive computer work including, keyboarding, concentration, data entry, and sitting for extended periods of time, is required.

The Mental Health Counselor/System Navigator is required to make decisions and solve problems using judgement and interpretation. Frequently exposed to human suffering and loss of life. Interaction with clients that may exhibit violent or harassing behaviour, have special needs, or mental illness.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Fixed term contract

**Salary**: $74,000.00-$78,760.00 per year

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Day shift

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Wingham, ON

Application deadline: 2023-04-04

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