Clinical Coordinator - Adult Mental Hlth (98306)

at  Kingston Health Sciences Centre

Title: Clinical Coordinator
Department: Adult Mental Health Outpatient
Position Number: 50065712
Hours of Work: Full-Time Position
Day Shifts: 0800-1600, 0830-1630
Pay Band: Band-K $28.91-$32.04
Union: CUPE
Location: Hotel Dieu Hospital Site
In accordance with Article 9.05, where the previous incumbent returns to this position within the thirty (30) day trial period this position shall be deemed not vacant and the posting will be cancelled. Should the vacancy be cancelled, applicants to this posting shall be notified.
Please note, this posting identifies the current shifts that apply to the position control number. However, this does not guarantee the permanence of the shift time or work assignment for the position. The Hospital reserves its Management Rights under the CUPE Collective Agreement to make changes to shift time and work assignment as it deems necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A diploma or degree in related field (e.g. Psychology, counseling Behavioral Science, Social Work, etc.)
• 3 years recent and relevant experience working in a clinical role within a mental healthcare setting
• In-depth knowledge of Ontario Mental Health Act, Health Care Consent Act, Powers of Attorney Act, Substitute Decisions Act and other relevant legislation
• In-depth knowledge of DSM-V diagnostic criteria and psychopharmacological-somatic therapies, community-based and regional mental health and other relevant resources is essential
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, presentational and documentation skills with the ability to work well with patients, families, all levels of staff and community providers, developing strong internal and external partnerships
• Demonstrated strong mentoring, coaching and team building skills, ability to function as a change agent and within a leadership role
• Demonstrated ability to effectively deal with conflict situations and proactively and effectively resolve issues impacting on quality and continuity of care
• Exceptional time management, organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to work well in stressful situations
• Familiarity with scheduling, word processing, spreadsheet and database software
• Familiarity with mental health case-management software (CRMS)
• Capable of coping with a physically demanding workload, responding to medical and behavioural emergencies, ability to lift using appropriate lifting techniques and bend, push and pull using good body mechanics
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission, vision and values of Hotel Dieu Hospital
• Proven ability to attend work regularly.
• Satisfactory criminal reference check and vulnerable sector search required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The applicant must be able to meet the physical demands of this position.
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices.
If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.
KHSC is located on the ancestral lands and waters of the Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee and serves a wider geographical area that encompasses many Indigenous communities including Tyendinaga, Katarokwi, as well as communities within the Weeneebayko Area Health Authority. As we partner in care, discovery, and learning to achieve better health outcomes for our communities, KHSC is committed to actively advocating for and acting upon the Truth and Reconciliation Committee’s Calls to Action on Health.
KHSC is committed to recruitment practices that support and contribute to building a respectful, diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome all applications from women, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, Indigenous Peoples, persons in the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and members of other equity deserving groups.
We thank all applicants, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Kingston Health Sciences Centre is committed to inclusive and accessible employment practices. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please notify the Recruitment Team.
Please Note: If you are a current KHSC Employee and wish to apply to this position please contact a member of the Recruitment team (recruitmentadmin@kingstonhsc.ca) to discuss your application for this position. Please do not complete an application as recruitment will provide a link to which you can apply with your Internal Profile

• Conducts comprehensive clinical triage and screening of all referrals in collaboration with MHAS nursing, involved family member(s), most responsible physician and other members of the multidisciplinary team and aftercare providers, within two (2) working days of initial referral;
• Complete detailed and comprehensive documentation during the referral process and updating documentation in the Electronic Management Record System (e.g. PCS, Lumeo); also works as an administrator to maintain and update the Client Record Management System (CRMS).
• Coordinates Central Intake Services and reception functions; ensures appropriate service coverage and access; services are provided dependably and reliably, consistent follow through with patient and referral source inquiries, requests or complaints, and are kept up to date.
• Assists the Program Manager with planning, developing and evaluating patient care by participating in the development and revision of policies, procedures and protocols.
• Participates in utilization reviews of regulated health professionals’ caseloads, developing recommendations to assure full utilization within scope of practice, staffing model adjustments to meet current and changing service demand and patient profiles; also maintains and tracks wait list times for various programs and services connected to Centralized Intake.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
  The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal functions of the job as identified, and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent in the job.