Job Description

Req ID: 173487
Company: Nova Scotia Health
Location: Central Zone, East Coast Forensic Hospital
Department: MHA CZ ECFH Case Coordinators
Type of Employment: Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment (100% FTE) x 1 position(s)
Status: NSGEU Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 16-Feb-24

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We\'re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe there\'s a place here for everyone to call home, from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means you\'ll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

Please note parking is FREE at ECFH.

The East Coast Forensic Psychiatric Hospital (ECFH) 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. This position 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. This position is a great opportunity for Internal NSHA Candidates to sample a forensic work and community environment.

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.

About You

• Bachelor\'s Degree in a health professional discipline (e.g. Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing)
• 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
• Leads in a caring environment

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

• Long Assignment (12 month term) / 100% / 75 Hours Bi-weekly
• Anticipated start date of February 12, 2024.
• There is an opportunity to work from home one day a week once orientation is completed

Compensation and Incentives

$33.80 - $42.68 hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Successful candidates may also be eligible for a signing bonus and relocation assistance with a defined Return of Service contract.

Once You\'ve Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

\xe2\x80\x8bThis is a Healthcare bargaining unit 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.

\xe2\x80\x8bPreferred candidates must be able to demonstrate proof of primary series of COVID -19 vaccine at time of hire.

Nova Scotia Health 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. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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