Provincial Mental Health

**Requisition ID**: 351325

**Position Number**: 20062734

**Posting End Date**: Open Until Filled

**City**: Winnipeg

**Employer**: Shared Health

**Site**: Shared Health Corporate Office

**Department / Unit**: Crisis Response Centre

**Job Stream**: Non-Clinical

**Union**: Non Union

**Anticipated Start Date**: ASAP

**FTE**: 0.20

**Anticipated Shift**: Weekends Only

**Daily Hours Worked**: 7.75

**Annual Base Hours**: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient
- centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

**Position Overview**:
Under the general direction of the Director, Intake Coordination and Crisis Services, and with operational support, guidance and supervision from the Shared Health (SH)/WRHA Mental Health Physician Bed Manager, this position is responsible to:

- Assist with the coordination of the movement of Mental Health (MH) patients from rural areas of the province through the admission, transfer, and discharge processes.
- Liaise with Service Delivery Organizations (SDO) sites/bed coordinators and acute care MH sites/bed coordinators on matters related to the movement of patients from rural areas of the province.
- Participate in the development of guidelines and educational strategies related to the admission, transfer, and discharge of MH patients from rural areas of the province.
- Participate in decision-making that results in an effective admission process and the optimal utilization of facility resources for patients from rural areas of the province.
- Participate in MH flow calls throughout the province.

**Experience**:

- 5 years’ experience working in an acute mental health environment required including:

- 3 years of experience in an operational role, particularly with a focus on flow optimization and transition planning is preferred.
- Experience working in a virtual environment required.

**Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)**:

- Post-secondary degree in a relevant health profession from an accredited post-secondary education institution is required.
- Master’s degree is considered to be an asset.

**Certification/Licensure/Registration**:

- Active member in good standing of an associated regulatory body.

**Qualifications and Skills**:

- Demonstrated staff level leadership capabilities. The provincial health system in Manitoba has adopted the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as within a team environment is required.
- Working in rural areas is considered an asset.
- Demonstrated ability to function in a pivotal role, as facilitator, in the patient admission/discharge/transfer process, working with patient, family, physician, manager, members of the multidisciplinary team, other programs, community resources, etc.
- Demonstrated ability to work with all levels of staff (direct care, multidisciplinary team, management).
- Proficient in concepts related to collaborative practice and inter-professional education and practice.
- Education in Lean Six Sigma or equivalent preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to assess situations and problem-solve effectively.

**Physical Requirements**:

- Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings, and to lift and carry items of up to approximately 10 kg.
- Interruptions to respond to questions from executives, and partner organizations are common; dedicated and focused time for planning and concentration can be scheduled.
- Must have a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle for regular travel within the province.
- May be required to work occasional evening or night shifts in order to carry out the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.