Mental Health Clinician (Day Hospital) FTC 2024-5901

Overview

Join a hospital where everyone makes a difference! Cambridge Memorial Hospital (CMH) is a thriving community hospital that proudly provides acute care services including: Emergency, Surgery, Medicine, Women’s and Children’s Health, Intensive Care, Mental Health, and Inpatient Rehabilitation.

Our vision is to create healthier communities together.

Our dedicated and skilled staff are passionate about providing outstanding patient-centred care, and an exceptional patient experience to residents of the Waterloo Region and beyond.

Come be part of our vision as CMH leads in innovation and compassion! To learn more about CMH, please visit our website at www.cmh.org.

Why Should You Apply to CMH?

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Group benefits, including health and dental, for full-time employees
• Employee and Family Assistance Program
• Leadership and Quality Improvement Curriculum
• Career Development & Education Grant
• Wellness, & Wellbeing Program
• Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiatives

Job Description

Salary Range: $43.884 - $54.857

Position Summary:

As an instrumental member of the Mental Health Program, the Mental Health Clinician must be able to provide direct and indirect patient care including assessments of patients’ physical, emotional, cognitive, and behaviour skills. The Clinician responds to referrals and consultations by assessing patients and developing safety and other treatment plans; identifying problem areas; establishing measurable goals and objectives for patients. The clinician will implement treatment as needed and document all findings, interventions, and outcomes. The Mental Health Clinician will provide care to patients in the Outpatient Clinic, participate in multidisciplinary rounds and discharge planning, and liaise with community agencies for services required post-discharge. The Mental Health Clinician will lead or participate in psycho-educational groups with other professions for patients in the Day Hospital. The successful incumbent must have experience working with patients who have varying diagnoses and symptoms associated with mental health. The Mental Health Clinician works to ensure a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.

One (1) full-time Mental Health Clinician position to work Monday through Friday.

Posted hours do not constitute a guarantee that shifts will not be subject to change.

Skills and Qualifications:

Successful completion of secondary school required.

• Candidates must be registered with an approved Regulated Health Profession College (Social Work, Occupational Therapist)
• Baccalaureate degree is essential; Master’s degree preferred
• Must have extensive experience organizing and facilitating groups i.e., CBT, DBT, etc.
• Must have a good understanding of current legislation related to the Mental Health Act, Healthcare Consent Act, Substitute Decisions Act, and Privacy Act.
• Excellent mental health assessment skills and ability to conduct and document formal biopsychosocial assessments.
• Ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with patients, families, and community-based resources.
• Must be able to work in a collaborative team model that includes the patient, family, and other caregivers.
• Organizational skills and the ability to work independently are necessary.
• Demonstrates and role models an awareness of and commitment to personal and professional development.
• Keyboarding and Meditech knowledge would be a definite asset.
• Demonstrated ability to attend work on a regular basis is required.

As part of our commitment to the health and safety of our patients, staff, and community from COVID-19, subject to any accommodation required by applicable human rights legislation, Cambridge Memorial Hospital requires that all staff have received all required doses of a COVID-19 vaccine approved by Health Canada.

The successful external applicant is required to provide the applicable criminal record check, as requested by Human Resources, in accordance with federal and provincial legislation. Valid criminal record checks are in original format and dated within two months from the date of conditional offer from CMH.

We welcome all applicants and encourage members of equity-deserving groups including Indigenous and LGBTQ2SIA+ communities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, neurodiversity, or physical ability. We promise to ask if needed, and to provide reasonable accommodation to you during the recruitment and selection process to ensure an equitable experience.

To support all of us in this journey, Cambridge Memorial Hospital is an employee partner with the Canadian Centre for Diversity & Inclusion (CCDI) and provides access to all CMH members to CCDI resources and education. We encourage you to reflect upon our inclusive commitment to you as we welcome and encourage you to explore a promising future career at CMH.

Mari Iromoto Executive Champion Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Susan Toth, Director of Human Resources

We thank all those who apply; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.