Clinical Coordinator, Physician Health Program

at  Saskatchewan Medical Association SMA

CLINICAL COORDINATOR, PHYSICIAN HEALTH PROGRAM

The SMA (www.sma.sk.ca) is a voluntary, member-based, professional association for physicians, medical students and residents in the province and it is the provincial chapter of the Canadian Medical Association. As the trusted voice of Saskatchewan’s 2,600 practicing physicians, the SMA negotiates for and on behalf of our doctors; supports the educational, professional, economic and personal well-being of physicians; and advocates for a high-quality and patient-centred, health-care system.
We have an exciting opportunity for a full-time, temporary Clinical Coordinator in the Physician Health Program (PHP) to join our growing team for a 1-year term.
The Clinical Coordinator is a key clinical resource in providing a range of confidential services, including case management, referral, assessment, treatment, and on-going support to medical student, residents, physicians, and their families in pursuing and maintaining their personal health and well-being.
This position is based on-site at our office in Saskatoon, SK, with a voluntary hybrid work option subject to approval under our Hybrid Work Arrangement policy.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Post-secondary degree/diploma in a clinical health profession (e.g., psychiatric nursing, social work, clinical psychology)
• 10 years’ experience in mental health/psychiatry and addictions
• Knowledge and experience in case management

• Provides clinical intervention for patients/clients who experience complex physical health, mental health, addiction, aging, relational, financial and/or personal health issues in terms of triage, assessment, treatment, monitoring, counselling/coaching, case management, treatment plan development/implementation, advocacy and referral to community resources for the Physician Health Program (PHP).Provides evidence based clinical strategies for both individuals and groups;
• Develops strategic relationships and collaborates with external stakeholders/agencies to advance the strategic goals of the Physician Health Program (PHP);
• Operationalizes program strategic goals, collaboratively develops educational and interventional initiatives/programs which address health and wellness concerns for students, residents, physicians and their family members;
• Collects data and evaluates effectiveness and performance of the PHP services offered and to identify continuous improvement opportunities;
• Provides leadership, guidance, liaison and support to the Physician Health Program committee (PHPC) and individual members of the committee;
• Recruits and maintains contractual relationships with various PHP services providers (i.e., clinicians/agencies);
• Participates in development of strategic SMA initiatives that promote the objectives of the PHP;
• Plans, develops and delivers educational sessions on a variety of health and wellness topics;
• Provides feedback and support to the administrative assistant located in head office (e.g., Saskatoon); and
• Performs other program related duties assigned by the Director, Physician Support Programs.