Job Description

Requisition ID: 353585

Position Number: 21000493

Posting End Date: February 14, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Site: Shared Health - MATC

Department / Unit: Centralized Intake - MATC

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 03/04/2024

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Daily Hours Worked: 7.50

Annual Base Hours: 1950

Salary: $41.890, $43.443, $45.139, $46.880, $48.698, $50.132

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager of Centralized Intake, the incumbent will be responsible for intake and triage with children, youth and families experiencing mental health issues. Specific duties include receiving and screening requests for service, obtaining background information, systems consultation and determining service requirements. Establishes and maintains liaison both internally and with community resources and mental health service providers to ensure appropriate disposition of referrals.

Experience

• 3 - 5 years\' experience working with children, adolescents and families in the area of mental health.
• Experience in the intake process will be considered an asset.
• Experience working with diverse cultural groups is desirable.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Graduate from an approved program in Nursing or Psychiatric Nursing, Masters of Social Work (MSW), Master\'s level counselling (M.A Psych or MA Ed. Psych).

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Staff not licensed/registered with a legislated professional body must be registered/certified with an appropriate Association.

Qualifications and Skills

• Knowledge of child and adolescent development.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent mental health issues.
• Demonstrated skill in triage and assessment as well as the ability to provide consultation to a variety of systems and service providers.
• Current and comprehensive knowledge of mental health services and community resources.
• Experience working with children, youth and families in the area of addiction is an asset.
• The ability to communicate in French is an asset.
• Ability to work flexible hours.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority