Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant Ft

**Bargaining Unit: Non-Union**

**Status: Full Time**

**Department: Community Behavioural Supports**

**Site: St. Joseph's Hospital (Office Location: St. Joseph's Heritage Manor House)**

**Location: Thunder Bay, ON**

**Shifts: Days**

**Rate of Pay: 33.92 - 42.40 per hour**

Reporting to the Manager, Specialized Geriatric Services, the Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant (PRC) has a strong knowledge base of behavioural support and the management of complex mental health needs, dementias and related responsive behaviours. The PRC is responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships with care providers within community and hospitals. The PRC collaborates with care providers, families, other specialists, consultants, and community teams to improve the quality of life of clients and their families. The primary role involves the capacity building of health service providers, through education, training, and clinical consultation; and providing a leadership role in the development and evaluation of treatment plans.

**Qualifications**:
**Education/Experience**:

- Post-secondary education in a health care field, such as occupational therapy, social work, nursing or other degree-based health care
- Registered or eligible for registration with the appropriate professional college
- Minimum two years' experience in psychogeriatrics preferred otherwise significant experience in geriatrics, long-term care or community based seniors care is essential
- Experience working directly with seniors' mental health issues, including Alzheimer's disease and other dementias, in a variety of sectors
- Experience in program development, research and evaluation, community development, and education
- Experience with psychogeriatric screening, assessment and development of intervention strategies is required
- Competence in the use of standard assessment tools

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Ability to communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing, with the ability to make presentations and deliver training to a variety of audiences
- Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with superiors, employees, residents, families, and community partners, ministries and other external stakeholders
- Proven ability to function and contribute as an effective team member and to work independently
- Excellent project/time management, analytical/critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Strong leadership skills including the ability to share skills and knowledge with others
- Must be proficient in the use of computers and current related word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation and health & safety software
- Must be competent within the meaning of the Occupational Health and Safety Act
- Ability to travel to various work locations and provide own transportation

**Assets**:

- Experience with the P.I.E.C.E.S. program would be an asset
- Knowledge of the consultation process would be an asset
- The ability to converse in a second language would be an asset

**CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT**
- This position shall be conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (PVSC) where indicated, to ensure the absence of relevant criminal convictions.

**_St. Joseph's Care Group is committed to providing high quality client-centred care by building a respectful and inclusive workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves. Individuals who speak a second language including French, Finnish, Italian, Ojibway, Cree, Oji-Cree, etc. are encouraged to apply. _**

**_Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process._**
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