CMHW, Elderly
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Position Summary: Working within an integrated team approach, the Community Mental Health Worker (CMHW) – Mental Health Services for the Elderly will contribute to the overall improved health status of individuals through the provision of mental health clinical interventions and approaches. Services are provided within a framework of mental health clinical practice, including consultation, comprehensive assessment, and treatment to older individuals experiencing complex mental health problems and their families/natural supports. The CMHW – Mental Health Services for the Elderly will work collaboratively with primary health care providers, families, facility-based professionals, and services/agencies involved with the individual. The CMHW – Mental Health Services for the Elderly is expected to support and promote recovery-oriented practice. The position of CMHW – Mental Health Services for the Elderly functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision, and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Qualifications:

• B.Sc. M.H, B. Sc. P.N, RPN, BN, RN, BSW, or MOT.
• Licensed with applicable professional designation.
• ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) required.
• Knowledge of clinical assessment.
• Knowledge of mental health problems and illnesses, including signs, symptoms, treatment, and prognosis of mental illness and emotional distress.
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, i.e. addictions and mental health .
• Knowledge of and ability to work within the mental health recovery model.
• Knowledge of community resources and procedures related to accessing the available services.
• Knowledge of psychopharmacology.
• Knowledge of The Personal Health Information Act, The Mental Health Act, The Child and Family Services Act, and all other relevant legislation.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in relevant mental health area required.
• Two (2) years direct experience in the area of mental health crisis management preferred.
• Two (2) years related intake assessment experience preferred
• Current and comprehensive knowledge of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority’s Mental Health Services for the Elderly Program preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A positive attitude toward learning, growth, and health.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve complex situations and manage sensitive issues.
• Ability to related and interact with individuals of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Knowledge of the older person’s physiological and psychosocial needs and functioning.
• Knowledge of issues related to the care of older individuals with mental health problems or illnesses.
• Knowledge of behavior mapping and strategies effective in managing behavioural and psychiatric symptoms of dementia.
• Knowledge of types of dementia.
• P.I.E.C.E.S. workshop training.
• Knowledge of how to interpret cognitive assessment tools, such as, but not limited to the Mini-Mental State Examination and Montreal Cognitive Assessment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Powerpoint).
• Ability to use electronic medical record (Accuro).
• Flexible scheduling is required to balance individuals’ needs and enhance service delivery to improve access.
• Good physical and mental health to meet the demands of the position required.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle are required.
• Satisfactory employment record.

Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of  department, site, program and or classification.

As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.

Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

All health care workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern RHA Policy (GA-13-P-110 Required Immunizations for Health Care Workers).

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.