Mental Health Clinical Specialist Jobs

Act as a clinical resource for staff, support staff training and development and promote education and research.

Assist Manager with performing administrative duties and coordinating staffing, scheduling, clinical research, and reporting activities.

Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and addiction housing models and resources.

Knowledge of evidence-based best practices and issues to provide primary care, mental disorders, addictions and concurrent disorders treatment.

Knowledge of evidence informed nursing practice related to designated clinical area.

Knowledge of legislation and government policies and procedures that relate to the service population.

Ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process

Comprehensive knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology, chemical dependency and addictions treatment, psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects) and psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.

Act as a clinical resource for staff, supports staff training and development and promotes education and research.

Assist Manager with performing administrative duties and coordinates staffing, scheduling and clinical research activities.

Comprehensive knowledge of mental disorders, addictions and concurrent disorders and the treatment and principles of recovery in mental illness and addictions.

Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and addiction housing models and resources.

Ability to apply knowledge of theory and practice to a case management process

Comprehensive knowledge of Psychosocial Rehabilitation methodology, chemical dependency and addictions treatment, psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects) and psychotherapeutic and counseling skills.

Act as a clinical resource for staff, supports staff training and development and promotes education and research.

Assist Manager with performing administrative duties and coordinates staffing, scheduling and clinical research activities.

Comprehensive knowledge of mental disorders, addictions and concurrent disorders and the treatment and principles of recovery in mental illness and addictions.

Demonstrated knowledge of mental health and addiction housing models and resources.

Carry out responsibilities in accordance with health and safety requirements. Immediately reports unsafe situations by notifying supervisor or other appropriate personnel.

Five years recent experience related to the designated initiative or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Extensive knowledge & clinical experience in designated area

Knowledge and experience in community development

Demonstrated ability in change management and change processes

Demonstrated experience in program development, implementation and evaluation.

Current knowledge of psychotropic medications and symptom management.

Comprehensive experience in crisis intervention, de-escalation and management of challenging behaviours required.

Demonstrated organizational and project management skills required.

Planning, implementing, maintaining and monitoring appropriate databases for outcome management.

Collaborating closely with the physician and management teams to facilitate ongoing innovative initiatives across the LHIN community.

Strong understanding of treatment modalities related to dual diagnosis, concurrent disorders and withdrawal management required.

Demonstrated expertise with the DSM-IV diagnostic system, case management, principles of behavioral management as well as psychological testing

Excellent problem-solving, organizational and prioritization skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks

High level of written/oral/interpersonal communication skills; experience with conflict resolution

Extensive experience working with children with behavioral and neurodevelopmental disorders, in particular, autism spectrum disorders

Demonstrated knowledge of best practices in intervention for young children with ASD

Demonstrated ability to formulate and implement treatment plans to promote positive adaptive behaviors, independence and skills development

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Grow your career with employer-paid training and leadership development opportunities

Wellness supports, including counselling, critical incident and innovative wellness services are available to employees and their immediate families

Award-winning recognition programs to honour staff, medical staff and volunteers

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted for this posting.

Strong organizational skills and experience in project management; ability to organize and prioritize work and balance multiple activities concurrently.

Relevant professional development in areas of IM/IT, process improvement, change management, project management, group facilitation.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

"Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Five (5) to seven (7) years recent, related experience in clinical operations and/or clinical systems facilitation.

Demonstrated strategic thinking and analytical skills.

Skillfully, and in consultation with academic institutions and professional bodies, identifies/develops discipline specific standards for teaching and education.

"Loan Forgiveness Programs" are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.

Utilizes expert acute clinical evaluation skills to assess needs of the patient/client and their families/significant others.

Exhibits advanced verbal, written and technological communication and presentation skills when disseminating information/advice and/or promoting the use of research findings.

Applies knowledge of a wide range of cross-cultural and diversity issues within a health care environment.

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Skillfully, and in consultation with academic institutions and professional bodies, identifies/develops discipline specific standards for teaching and education.

Utilizes expert acute clinical evaluation skills to assess needs of the patient/client and their families/significant others.

Exhibits advanced verbal, written and technological communication and presentation skills when disseminating information/advice and/or promoting the use of research findings.

Applies knowledge of a wide range of cross-cultural and diversity issues within a health care environment.

Comprehensive health benefits package, including MSP, extended health and dental and municipal pension plan

Access to exclusive discount offers and deals for VCH staff

Knowledge of adult education and learning principles and ability to integrate into programs and strategies.

Computer skills, including the ability to use a variety of software applications to develop education curriculum.

Ability to develop educational strategies and programs for nurses and allied professionals in MHAS.

Ability to function independently and collaboratively within a team and demonstrate strong leadership abilities.

Effective oral and written communication skills.

Effective interpersonal and facilitation skills.

Ability to use required equipment (e.g., computers, database management).

Demonstrated knowledge of relevant legislation.

Demonstrated quality assurance, program evaluation, and research skills.

Provides a full range of psychological services to patients/clients experiencing acute signs and symptoms of mental illness.

Evaluates the effectiveness of psychological treatments and provides new recommendations and care as appropriate.

Attends and participates in multidisciplinary conferences, medical rounds, and service and department meetings.

Use the CRM (Customer Relations Management System) to ensure that field activities are captured and documented.

Manage field budget adequately to optimize reach and targeted customer interaction.

Work closely with the Medical Science Liaison and Medical Education teams to identify educational opportunities and develop advocacy in territory.

A minimum of 2 year of sales experience, ideally in the Canadian pharmaceutical industry

Experience in the CNS field and/or working with psychiatrists an asset

Strong business acumen and analytical skills

Use the CRM (Customer Relations Management System) to ensure that field activities are captured and documented.

Manage field budget adequately to optimize reach and targeted customer interaction.

Work closely with the Medical Science Liaison and Medical Education teams to identify educational opportunities and develop advocacy in territory.

A minimum of 2 year of sales experience, ideally in the Canadian pharmaceutical industry

Experience in the CNS field and/or working with psychiatrists an asset

Strong business acumen and analytical skills

Use the CRM (Customer Relations Management System) to ensure that field activities are captured and documented.

Manage field budget adequately to optimize reach and targeted customer interaction.

Work closely with the Medical Science Liaison and Medical Education teams to identify educational opportunities and develop advocacy in territory.

A minimum of 2 year of sales experience, ideally in the Canadian pharmaceutical industry

Experience in the CNS field and/or working with psychiatrists an asset

Strong business acumen and analytical skills

Review, research, edit and disseminate Bayshore's policies and procedures, and clinical management system, to ensure accuracy and currency with best practice.

Participate in quality activities and continuous improvement initiatives in keeping with the company's Quality Management System

Demonstrate knowledge of Standard of Practice guidelines of Provincial regulating body.

Participate in ongoing internal and/or external continuing education activities

All duties and responsibilities of this position will be performed with consideration to client safety and well-being.

Member on Clinical/Quality Response Team (CQRT)

Establish and maintain good working relationships with patients, colleagues, management, community agencies, academic settings, students and volunteers

Three (3) years of recent and relevant experience required

Previous work experience in crisis services an asset

Bachelors Degree in relevant health discipline (BSW, MSW, MScOT, BScN)

License with the relevant licensing body

Demonstrates success in collaborating in others

Delivers group therapy and education sessions to clients and their families by using various group processes and theory.

Identifies gaps in service in order to offer more comprehensive care in the Physicians office.

Comprehensive clinical counselling and therapy skills including crisis counselling.

Demonstrated clinical skills in working with the seriously mentally ill.

Thorough knowledge of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) as a therapeutic modality.

Demonstrated comprehensive knowledge of substance misuse, relapse prevention and harm reduction.

Experience in health care settings, community development and project management.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Knowledge about and experience with evaluation theories and approaches.

Experience or knowledge of peer engagement strategies or community development work an asset.

Strong oral and written communication skills including facilitation and negotiation skills and knowledge transfer and exchange.

“Loan Forgiveness Programs” are offered through the Federal and BC Government for eligible professions.