Crisis Unit Practitioner

1 month ago


Winnipeg, Canada Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Full time

Requisition ID: 356579

Position Number: 20064898

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health 

Site:  Shared Health - 755 Portage Ave

Department / Unit: Mental Health Crisis Stabilization Unit

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP 

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: Casual

Anticipated Shift: Days;Weekends

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 8.00

Annual Base Hours: 2080

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

The Shared Health Mental Health and Addictions program provides a range of mental health and addiction services across the healthcare continuum that support and promote recovery. Through collaboration and partnership across various health, social service and community sectors the program strives to promote mental health and well-being for all, to reduce inequities and the impact of mental health and addiction problems and to work towards sustainability of mentally healthy individuals and communities.

Under the general direction of the CSU Clinical Team Leader, and in collaboration with the CSU Nurse and Crisis Workers, the incumbent is responsible for providing an individualized assessment including a mental status exam and psychosocial assessment, and developing a treatment plan for individuals in psychosocial or mental health crisis. In addition, the incumbent functions in a supportive role to families and acts as a role model and clinical resource with respect to working with clients in psychosocial and mental health crisis toward their goal of recovery from mental illness. Provides leadership and direction to Crisis Workers in collaboration with the CSU Nurse.

Experience

Minimum of 3 years' recent related experience in crisis intervention and psycho/social assessment, required.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

Baccalaureate or Master’s degree in Social Work or Counseling required. An equivalent combination of education and experience as recognized by the Crisis Stabilization Unit, may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

Must be registered or eligible for registration with the applicable governing body.

Qualifications and Skills

Expertise and competence in clinical practice and advanced clinical knowledge and expertise in crisis intervention and psycho/social assessment. Knowledge of and/or experience with clients who have co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Knowledge of those community resources available to clients with co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders. Displays initiative, accountability, good time management, decision-making ability, leadership and strong organizational skills. Excellent interpersonal and English communication skills, both oral and written. Demonstrated ability to function as an effective leader and as a collaborative member of a multidisciplinary team. Knowledge of computer systems and proficiency in the use of various common software applications including: spreadsheets, word processing and database programs, internet and e-mail applications.

Physical Requirements

Good physical and mental health required. Moderate to heavy lifting and restraining may be required.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

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.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.



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