HURON PERTH HEALTHCARE ALLIANCE
NOTICE OF VACANCY

POSITION: HURON PERTH CRISIS INTERVENTION PROGRAM
                 Crisis Intervention Worker 
                 (Registered Nurse OR Social Worker OR Registered Practical Nurse OR Occupational Therapist)
                  Regular Part-Time Position

POSITION SUMMARY: Huron Perth Crisis Intervention Program is specifically funded by the SWLHIN to provide a coordinated, comprehensive 24 hour per day, 7 day a week program in the Huron Perth district. The Crisis Worker will provide assessment, counselling and resource information to clients experiencing crisis situations via telephone counselling and face-to-face assessments. Community education will also be provided. Travel to all 8 emergency departments in Huron and Perth counties, physician offices and schools to complete crisis assessments and initiate short term counselling required. Travel to client’s home, community sites with Police services to complete assessments as required. Staff will be expected to work from both Huron and Perth offices in this position.

REPORTS TO:   Program Manager, Huron Perth Crisis Intervention Program, Intensive Case Management, and Assertive Community Treatment Team.

DATE REQUIRED:  As soon as possible

QUALIFICATIONS:
- Under graduate degree in a health related discipline (eg. Occupational Therapy or Social Work), or a Registered Nurse/Registered Practical Nurse designation. 
- Completion of a crisis intervention certificate program or willing to obtain
- Certification in Brief solutions focused therapy or willing to obtain
- Completion of suicide training program or willing to obtain
- Current licensure with appropriate professional College or Association
- Current CPR certification

REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum 5 Years current progressive clinical experience with individuals with serious mental illness in a health care and/or community based setting
- Minimum of 3 years experience in responding to crisis situations with a variety of individuals in the community and hospital setting

SKILLS/ABILITIES:
- Demonstrated knowledge of issues faced by individuals in acute mental health distress and by individuals with severe mental health illness.
- Knowledge of community services and mental health treatment and support programs.
- Demonstrated knowledge and competence in the application of treatment modalities to support individuals with serious mental illness.
- Knowledge of mental health reform and values, principles of recovery, Mental Health Act, PHIPPA, Health care consent Act and Public Hospitals Act.
- Demonstrated ability to independently conduct formal mental health assessment and crisis counseling.
- Ability to identify and mobilize resources in crisis situations. To act confidently and independently in the formulation of future interventions and to appreciate the client’s role in decision making, where appropriate.
- Personal transportation and hold a valid Ontario driver’s license.
- Demonstrated ability to complete treatment plans and crisis plans with the client, community partners and colleagues.
- Ability and willingness to travel to clients’ homes, in the company of local police services to complete assessments and to independently provide assessment to local ER physicians and physicians in offices when required.
- Self-directed, motivated team player with a commitment to ongoing professional development

Reply with complete resume to:
Human Resources, Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance
46 General Hospital Drive, Stratford, Ontario  N5A 2Y6
CONFIDENTIAL FAX:  519-271-1177
E-MAIL:  humanresources@hpha.ca (Meditech e-mails not accepted.)

POSTING DATE:  July 30, 2010  POSTING #: 7969 (CUPE/ONA/OPSEU)
EXPIRY DATE:  August 6, 2010