Mental Health Clinician - Insight Health Solutions

Overview

An integral member of the interprofessional team is the Mental Health Clinician. The mental health clinician will play a key role in the assessment and treatment of individuals accessing services through various programs, including members of First Responder groups.

They will work along with the psychiatrists, psychologists, occupational therapists and kinesiologists to determine what the client needs are clinically to make a full functional recovery and to liaise with external community healthcare providers and insurers to ensure a safe transition from our program to the community.

The role will work closely with clients, customers, and other front-line clinicians to deliver a high quality, evidence-based program that focuses on returning clients to function and reducing impairment and disability all in an innovative environment.

Position Summary :

• Conduct mental health assessment and treatment services for individuals, including first responders experiencing mental health issues.
• Prepare and delivery psychoeducation sessions.
• Provide evidence based 1 : 1 and group treatment interventions
• Participate in interprofessional rounds to discuss challenging cases and identify solutions Provide in-depth clinical reports that assist with case management.
• Work with external groups including insurers and employers.
• Other duties as assigned

Key Qualifications :

• Master’s Degree (preferred) in regulated health care profession.
• Membership with professional college and in good standing.
• Minimum five years of clinical experience working with individuals living with mental health and / or concurrent disorders.
• Extensive training and experience providing time limited, evidenced based treatments, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy.
• Experience working with first responders / public safety personnel.
• Working knowledge of evidence-based trauma treatments.
• Solid individual and group psychotherapy skills required.
• Knowledgeable with data collection tools.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills combined with the ability to work independently as well as part of an interprofessional team.
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, positive work and attendance record, required.
• Hospital based mental health and third party experience are considered assets.

Professional Attributes & Responsibilities :

• Demonstrates commitment to hospital-based patient and family-centered care.
• Experienced completing comprehensive assessments and formulation to help inform treatment planning.
• Takes initiative to tackle important issues, problems and tasks proactively.
• Demonstrates flexibility and adapts to change and variety on the job (., effectively perform job during unexpected situations or changing conditions).
• Possesses strong clinical, organizational and documentation skills.
• Demonstrates commitment to best practice guidelines and quality improvement.
• Commitment to the vision and goals of Insight Health Solutions First Responder Mental Health Program and the broader strategic plan.
• Demonstrated awareness and a good understanding of the principles / protocols that govern health and safety issues.

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.