Mental Health Clinician 0.2

Overview:
Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to **_creating healthier communities together_**_._ Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Group Benefits, including Health & Dental, for full time employees
- Employee & Family Assistance Program
- Career Development & Education Grant
- Wellness & Wellbeing Program
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Initiatives

**Job Description**:
**Salary**

$38.793 - $48.492

**Schedule**

0.2 PT position one weekday Days

Shifts

8hrs

As an instrumental member of the Mental Health Program, the Mental Health Clinician must be able to provide direct and indirect patient care including assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, cognitive, and behaviour skills. The Clinician respond to referrals and consultations by assessing patients and developing safety and other treatment plans; identify problem areas; establish measureable goals and objectives for patients. The clinician will implement treatment as needed and document all findings, interventions, and outcomes. The Mental Health Clinician will provide care to patients in the Outpatient Clinic. The Mental Health Clinician will participate in multidisciplinary rounds and discharge planning as well as liaising with community agencies for services required post discharge. The Mental Health Clinician will lead or participate in psycho educational groups with other professions for patients in the Day Hospital. The successful incumbent must have experience working with the severely and persistently mentally ill population. This position contributes to ensuring there is a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.**Skills and Qualifications**:

- Successful completion of secondary school required
- Baccalaureate degree is essential; Master’s degree preferred
- Must have extensive experience organizing and facilitating groups i.e CBT, DBT etc
- Must have a good understanding of current legislation related to; Mental Health Act, Healthcare Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act and Privacy Act.
- Excellent mental health assessment skills and ability to conduct and document formal biopsychosocial assessments
- Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and community-based resources
- Must be able to work in a collaborative team model that includes the patient, family, and other care givers
- Organizational skills and the ability to work independently are necessary
- Demonstrates and role models an awareness of and commitment to personal and professional development
- Keyboarding and Meditech knowledge would be a definite asset
- Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required
- The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated with two months from date of conditional offer from CMH._
- Cambridge Memorial Hospital is committed to providing and fostering a respectful workplace. All reasonable accommodation will be made to support participation in the recruitment process. Where needed, accommodations for disabilities will be provided, on request, to support participation in all aspects of the recruitment process._**_We thank all those who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._