Clinical Intake Specialist {OPSEU MH-26-109}

Department: Central Intake Ontario - North East Mental Health & Addiction Hub

Initial competition is now closed.
We are continuing to accept applications until a candidate is selected.

As a fundamental member of the North East Mental Health and Addiction Central Intake program, based in Sudbury at the NBRHC Kirkwood site, the Full Time Clinical Intake Specialist will work collaboratively with the Coordinated Access team to support referral submission and help navigate clients to the most appropriate mental health and addiction services.

QUALIFICATIONS

Certification/Experience/Knowledge:

• Bachelor’s University Degree in a human health science field/equivalent required; additional training and/or certification in Mental Health and Addictions an asset
• Registered Health Care Professional with current membership in good standing with a regulated governing body (e.g. Nursing, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Etc.) required
• Minimum of three (3) years of recent relevant clinical experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use health related concerns required
• Certificate and applied skills in the Recovery Philosophy required

Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated clinical competence, leadership and applied inter-collaborative skills to promote, facilitate and integrate best practice principles in holistic mental health and addictions required
• Demonstrated cultural awareness & safety in working with diverse populations and care partners required
• Demonstrated excellence in clinical-reasoning, critical thinking skills, assessment, documentation, intervention and care planning skills required
• Demonstrated quality professionalism in oral, written & interpersonal communication skills among regional care partners to convey essential clinical and systems information required
• Commitment to health promotion & prevention, quality improvement and change initiatives to actively contribute to critical program evaluation and relevant research projects required; Lean Training/Certifications an asset
• Ability to function collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team and skilfully prioritize competing workload responsibilities in a self-direct manner required
• Expert knowledge of Community Support Services, Primary Health Care and Mental Health System Resources & Partners and Consent & Capacity legislation (e.g. Public Guardian Trustee, Substitute Decision Maker Act, Health Care Consent Act, Mental Health Act, Long-Term Care Act, PHIPA) required
• Progressive computer literacy skills, including adept electronic documentation skills and ability to navigate various electronic platforms (e.g. OTN) and software (e.g. Zoom etc.) required
• Must support and contribute to a culture of safety and prevention of adverse events in this organization required
• Good attendance and work record required
• Bilingualism (Advanced level English/French) is required. All unilingual candidates are encouraged to apply and may be considered if the identified French requirement has been met or there are no successful bilingual candidates. A formal French test will be conducted to evaluate the proficiency level.

Pay rate, benefits and other terms and conditions are as per the OPSEU 662 Collective Agreement

North Bay Regional Health Centre is committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you require an accommodation for disability during any stage of the recruitment process, please indicate this in your application.

All new hires are required to complete a Criminal Record Check (CRC) or a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC), as applicable to the position. A satisfactory result, in accordance with organizational requirements, is a condition of employment.

NORTH BAY REGIONAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER