Patient Access Navigator, Central Intake
1 week ago
We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Patient Access Navigator to join our team at Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health. As a key member of our Mental Health and Addictions team, you will play a vital role in facilitating access to our services and supporting individuals in need.
The Patient Access Navigator will be responsible for utilizing appropriate screening tools, risk assessment, clinical triage and disposition, brief supportive counselling and psychoeducation, consultation, and information sharing to ensure seamless access to our services. You will build working relationships, assist with problem solving, and support individuals while they learn to self-navigate the healthcare system.
We are looking for an individual with a strong background in social work, experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use/gambling concerns, and a high degree of motivational interviewing skills and engagement techniques. You will also have experience utilizing screening and triaging tools, knowledge of harm reduction strategies and stages of change theory, and demonstrated awareness of community resources and programs and community development methods.
The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, registration with Nova Scotia College of Social Workers, and three years of related experience in Mental Health and Addictions in a healthcare setting. You will also have a working knowledge of DSM, ability to navigate and de-escalate situations, and offer crisis support using appropriate methods when needed.
We offer a competitive salary of $42.89 hourly and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage, as well as a defined benefit pension plan. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and have the skills and experience to succeed in this role, we encourage you to apply.
About You- Experience working with individuals with mental health and/or substance use/gambling concerns
- High degree of motivational interviewing skills and engagement techniques
- Experience utilizing screening and triaging tools
- Knowledge of harm reduction strategies and stages of change theory
- Demonstrated awareness of community resources and programs and community development methods
- Working knowledge of DSM
- Ability to navigate and de-escalate situations and offer crisis support using appropriate methods when needed
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