Forensic Case Coordinator (Clinical Program Coordinator C) – Mental Health & Addictions

Job title: Forensic Case Coordinator (Clinical Program Coordinator C) – Mental Health & Addictions

Company: Nova Scotia Health Authority

Job description: Req ID: 110662
Location: Central Zone, East Coast Forensic Hospital
Company: NSHA
Department: MHA CZ ECFH Case Coordinators
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Union Status: Healthcare NSGEU
Posting Closing Date: 13-May-21

Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM on the Closing Date.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia. We are over 22,000 employees who provide health care and support services in hospitals, health centres and community-based programs throughout Nova Scotia.

Nova Scotia Health Authority provides health services to Nova Scotians and some specialized services to Maritimers and Atlantic Canadians. We operate hospitals, health centres and community-based programs across the province. Our team of health professionals includes employees, doctors, researchers, learners and volunteers that provide the health care or services you may need. This is accomplished across four geographic management zones which are responsible for the operation of acute care health centres and the provision of a variety of inpatient, outpatient services including academic, tertiary, quaternary care and community based programs and services including continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

The East Coast Forensic Psychiatric Hospital (ECFPH) Rehabilitation Service has a provincial mandate to work in partnership with clients and assist them to move toward recovery by obtaining the skills and supports they need to be successful and satisfied living in the community of their choices, while assuring public safety. The Forensic Case Coordinator is responsible to work in partnership with the client to assess and establish rehabilitation interventions appropriate for the client that would foster smooth community integration.

The Coordinator works in partnership with the client/family and the interdisciplinary team to assess the client’s needs and develop a person-centered care plan to address the needs. This position also acts as a liaison between the client and care team to ensure the needs of the clients are identified and addressed. The coordinator will ensure the continuity of clients care into the community by offering case management including assessment, monitoring and management of risk factors of clients living in the community who are under the Criminal Code Review Board.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health professional discipline
• License/Registration with relevant discipline
• 2 years related experience required
• Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of Mental Health Case Management and Recovery
• Demonstrated understanding and functional knowledge of the CCRB mandate and risk management.
• Program planning, development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation
• Demonstrated Leadership skills and knowledge of LEADS in a caring Environment
• Proficiency with computer applications including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, GroupWise, and ability to use health information systems.
• Experience working in a Psychiatric Forensic setting an asset.
• Experience in Mental Health Case Management Service delivery and Psychosocial Rehabilitation.
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills including ability to work sensitively and effectively with clients, families, various professional and community agencies and partners in a collaborative team environment
• Demonstrated competency in team building, collaboration, negotiation and interpersonal effectiveness, and applying these skills to work collegially and directionally with service members, partners, and clients.
• Knowledge and experience in Risk management as asset.
• Understanding of the mandate of Criminal Code Review Board.
• Working knowledge of Section 16 and 672 of the Criminal Code of Canada
• Understanding of Mental Health Diagnoses
• Good awareness of community resources (province wide)
• Effective leadership skills (communication, collaboration, negotiation, etc.)
• Knowledge of recovery, PSR and Case management principles
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred
• Successful external applicants are required to provide a criminal record check (including Vulnerable Sector Search) to People Services before starting employment and assume any associated costs as a condition of employment.

PLEASE NOTE: Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application. Additionally, candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Hours of Work

Permanent, Full Time (100%) Position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Salary Information

$31.8524 – $40.2222 Hourly

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Typically interviews are held within three to four weeks of the closing date.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit – NSGEU position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health Authority is proud to provide a smoke free and scent free environment. Only online applications are accepted.

Nova Scotia Health Authority (NSHA) is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. Our priority groups are Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians, Persons with Disabilities and Recent Immigrants. Members of these groups are welcome to apply and self-identify if they wish to be considered under our Employment Equity policy.

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Location: Dartmouth, NS

Job date: Sat, 01 May 2021 07:21:47 GMT