Clinical Intake Specialist

**HOURS: ALL SHIFTS AS REQUIRED
**Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement**
As a fundamental member of NBRHC’s North East Behavioural Supports Ontario (NE BSO) Team, the full-time
temporary Clinical Behaviour Response Specialist (CBRS) will contribute to strengthening BSO’s integrated
system of care through specialized clinical assessment, treatment, consultation and knowledge exchange with a
primary focus on transitional support. Based in hospital and community settings, this role will contribute to the
advancement of BSO’s three pillars: System Coordination & Management; Integrated Service Delivery:
Intersectoral & Interdisciplinary; and Knowledgeable Care Team & Capacity Building. Reporting directly to the
North East BSO Regional Manager with guidance from NE BSO Central Lead, this seasoned clinician will embody
compassionate, person-family focused values aligned with BSO’s guiding philosophies and frameworks.

**QUALIFICATIONS: **
Minimum Bachelor’s University Degree in a human health science field required; additional training and/or

certification in Geriatric Mental Health, Gerontology, Psychiatric Nursing an asset 
Health Care Professional and current membership in good standing with a regulated governing body (e.g. Nursing,

Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Behavioural Therapy, Recreational Therapy etc.) required 
Minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of recent applied clinical experience working with older adults with or at risk

of responsive behaviours presenting with mental health, dementia, delirium, substance use and/or other
neurological diagnoses and their care partners required 

Acquired certificates in BSO Core Competencies (e.g. P.I.E.C.E.S., GPA, DementiAbility Methods,, etc.) required 

dementia care, including pharmacological and non-pharmacological best practice principles within their respective
scope of practice required 

Demonstrated knowledge and required skills to foster critical best practice elements for successful care
transitions for older adults and their care partners throughout their journey required 

Strong theoretical knowledge and practiced skills in behavioural health consultation required 
Demonstrated collaboration and clinical leadership skills to facilitate, integrate, uphold and spread behavioural

support principles and practices among care partners in acute care, long-term care and community settings
required 

Demonstrated compassion and person-family focused values with proven interpersonal skills to establish and
nurture positive professional relationships with various care partners required 

Excellent written & verbal communication skills to effectively document and convey essential clinical and systems
information required 

Commitment to health promotion & prevention, quality improvement and change initiatives in order to actively
contribute to critical program evaluation and other relevant research projects required 

Demonstrated knowledge to practice facilitation skills in alignment with best practice adult learning principles
required 

Demonstrated integrity and self-awareness of behavioural health promotion and work life balance required 
Skilled time management and organizational abilities to facilitate competing self-directed priorities required 
Expert knowledge of Community Support Services, Primary Health Care and Mental Health System Resources &
Partners and Consent & Capacity legislation (e.g. Public Guardian Trustee, Substitute Decision Maker Act, Health
Care Consent Act, Mental Health Act, Long-Term Care Act, PHIPA) required 

Progressive computer literacy skills, including adept electronic documentation skills and ability to navigate various
electronic platforms (e.g. OTN) and software (e.g. Zoom etc.) required 

Valid G driver’s license, clean driver’s abstract and access to a reliable vehicle required 
Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse health events in this organization 
Good attendance and work record required 

**_French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level._**

Criminal Reference Check including the Vulnerable Sector Check:
recent within six (6) months is a requirement

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