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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Competition Number:TEU MH 887/15REPOST

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Position Title:Community Mental Health Worker – Elderly

Position Code:CMHWE_01

Facility/ Site/ Location:TeulonHunter Memorial Hospital

FTE:1.0

Hours of Work:Hours 7.25 – Days (Some evenings/weekends may be required)

Union:MGEU Technical Professional

Wage/ Salary:As per applicable collective agreement

Position Summary:As a member of a multi-disciplinary team, the incumbent works with the target population defined by the Mental Health Program to enable this target population to achieve optimal health and well-being through applying the plans, policies, and resources of the Mental Health Program. In addition, as a member of the interdisciplinary team provides comprehensive assessment, case management and treatment to older individuals experiencing complex mental health problems and their families. The Worker also provides consultation services to community and facility based professional’s as well public and professional education. This position functions in accordance with the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority’s (IERHA) mission, vision, and values.

Qualifications:

• B.Sc.M.H, RPN, BN, RN, BSW, B.H.Ec. (Family Studies) or BMR with active applicable registration/license and three (3) years directly related experience in a clinical setting required.

• Certificate in Gerontology an asset
• Four years experience in comprehensive assessment and treatment of geriatric mental health

problems including some or all of the following:

-experience in varied psychiatric and geriatric treatment settings, both inpatient and community based.

-experience in case management.

• ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) required.
• In-depth knowledge of the geriatric client’s physiological and psychosocial needs and functioning.
• In-depth knowledge of issues related to the care of elderly psychiatric clients.
• Knowledge of co-occurring disorders, i.e. addictions and mental health, developmental delay and

mental health, and the related impact on family dynamics.

• Knowledge of community resources and procedures related to accessing the available services.
• Knowledge of Psychiatric Disorders/Clinical Syndromes.
• Knowledge of Pharmacology.
• Knowledge of Recovery Model/Empowerment theory.

• Knowledge of Mental Health Act.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A positive attitude toward learning, growth and health.
• Ability to related and interact with clients of diverse cultural and economic backgrounds.
• Good physical and mental health to meet the demands of the position required.
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle are required.
• Satisfactory employment record required.

Date Posted:July 29, 2015

Closing Date/Time:August 5, 2015 at 4:00 pm

Please submit Application/Resume online

or send Application/Resume to:Human Resources Assistant

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Corporate Office

233A Main Street, Selkirk, MB, R1A 1S1

Fax: 204 785 4736 Phone: 204 785 4770

• Internal applicants must include a current resume and copies of all required certificates or licenses with application upon change of classification/ program.
• External applicants must include a current resume and/ or a completed application form and copies of all required certifications or licenses with application. Must also submit Criminal Record & Vulnerable Sector Check, Child and Adult Abuse Registry Check prior to commencing employment.

The Interlake – Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Aboriginal people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Aboriginal applicants to self-declare by completing a Voluntary Self-Declaration Form available online @ or at any of our sites.

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