Psychiatric Patient Advocate Copy

4 weeks ago

Saint John, Canada Department of Health Full time

**PSYCHIATRIC PATIENT ADVOCATE**

**DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH**

**OPEN COMPETITION**

**SAINT JOHN**

**REVISED**

The Department of Health is seeking an individual to join the Health System Collaboration Division as a Psychiatric Patient Advocate within the Psychiatric Patient Advocate Services team.

**_ As a Psychiatric Patient Advocate, you will be responsible for the following tasks:_**
- Informing persons detained or hospitalized involuntarily within a psychiatric facility in New Brunswick or placed on supervised community care orders (SCC) in community under the Mental Health Act of their rights and responsibilities;
- Addressing the concerns of patients with regard to the Mental Health Act;
- Coordinating, preparing the patient/individual and attending Tribunal and Review Board hearings;
- Being called upon to investigate and negotiate as well as to refer cases to outside agency resources if necessary;

**_ Who you are:_**
- You are an effective communicator, adept at presenting detailed factual and conceptual information on issues that require explanation and interpretation.
- You are adept at critical analysis and recognized for your sound judgement.
- You are recognized for your attention to detail, organization skills, and ability to prioritize deliverables.
- You have well-developed writing skills to prepare material where interpretation, analysis, assessment and creativity, requiring the knowledgeable use of terminology and precise articulation of ideas or opinions, is necessary to communicate effectively.
- You recognize and consistently meet the unique needs of your clients
- and your clients agree
- You are a recognized professional with a high degree of integrity and accountability.
- You are recognized for your ability to work autonomously and achieve results with mínimal supervision.

**_ Essential Qualifications:_**
- University degree in a social science program (psychology and/or social work preferable) or a health-related field.
- Four (4) years of related work experience in one or more of the following areas: advocacy and representation of individuals; social work or case management.
- An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.

Applicants must clearly demonstrate the essential qualifications to be given further consideration. Please ensue that your preferred language for assessment is identified on your resume.
- Experience working with people suffering from psychiatric disorders
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act
- Effective Interactive Communication
- Self-Confidence
- Teamwork and Cooperation
- Specialized Subject Matter Expertise and Knowledge
- Planning and Organization Skills

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

**_ Salary:_**_ classification is under evaluation - _Pay Band 4 to 6
- Pay Band 4 - from $54,002 to $75,530 per annum
- Pay Band 5 - from $61,828 to $86,372 per annum
- Pay Band 6 - from $71,812 to $95,550 per annum

**_ What can GNB offer you:_**
- Comprehensive benefits package which includes paid vacation, Health and Dental Plan, Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability and the New Brunswick Public Service Pension Plan.
- Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
- Career growth, development and continuous learning opportunities.

**_ How to apply:_**

Department of Health
Human Resources
4th floor, 520 King Street
Fredericton, NB E3B 5G8
Telephone: (506) 453-4331

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