Assertive Community Treatment Team Leader

5 days ago

Victoria, British Columbia, Canada Island Health Full time

Job Description
In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of Island Health (Vancouver Island Health Authority), patient and staff safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reporting to the Program Manager or designate, participates in developing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating an assertive Case Management outreach team in accordance with the Vision and Mission statements of Island Health and Mental Health & Substance Use. Utilizing knowledge and clinical expertise in the assigned clinical area, functions as a clinical resource, providing consultation and in-service to nurses, clinical staff, physicians, other program teams, community service providers and other health care team staff regarding the care and treatment of patients/clients/residents within the specialty area. Supervises the multidisciplinary Island Health team members and coordinates team operations in conjunction with appropriate psychiatric support to ensure services excellence and assigns work as required. Responsible for a reduced clinical caseload and the teaching, in group and individual settings, of staff with a variety of health education needs. Travels to other health care provider sites as required; travel arrangements must meet the requirements of the program.. Provides direct patient/client/resident care, teaching and problem-solving.

QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training And Experience
Graduation from a recognized nursing program or a related health discipline, or Advanced Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing, or Diploma with Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) certification for specialty and/or service area or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Registration with BC College of Nurses and Midwives as a practicing RN registrant or a practicing RPN registrant. Minimum of three years of recent related experience in area, including one year of leadership experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Skills And Abilities

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the current theories, technologies, legislation and practices in the area of Assertive Community Treatment, mental health and the criminal justice system;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the characteristics and issues involved in the care of people with serious and persistent mental illness, substance abuse and addictions, aggressive behaviour who may be homeless;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of program management principles;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the service systems found in urban down town environments and how to operate effectively in this environment;
  • Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of adult education in general and functional rehabilitation in particular;
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
  • Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary, inter agency team;
  • Ability to organize workload and set priorities;
  • Ability to work independently in challenging urban environments;
  • Ability to plan, organize and evaluate patient/client/resident care;
  • Ability to assess learning needs of people throughout the life cycle;
  • Ability to teach using adult education principles;
  • Ability to deal effectively with a variety of internal and external contacts including co-workers, physicians, community agencies, representatives, patients/clients/residents and families.

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