Family Specialist

Posting #: 2023-925359

Non Union

Position:Family Specialist

Department: Mental Health - Early Psychosis Intervention

Status: Permanent Full-time

Hours: Various rotating shifts. 8:30 - 4:30 and one evening shift 11:00pm - 7:00pm (Hours subject to change based on operational requirements)

Site: Oakville

Halton Healthcare’s vision of Exemplary patient experiences, always, goes beyond just the patient experience; it has shaped our entire culture and remains at the core of every interaction in our organization, from our patients & families to our staff, physicians and volunteers. We believe in exemplary PEOPLE experiences always!

At Halton Healthcare you will thrive in a healthcare culture and environment that embraces inclusion, diversity and belonging with ‘exemplary patient care, always’ at the heart of everything we do.

We empower our people to be the very best they can be so they can make a difference for our patients and the communities we serve.

Halton Healthcare takes great pride in providing quality, compassionate healthcare services to our rapidly growing communities. As a progressive and vibrant healthcare organization, we are committed to being an innovative center of excellence in community hospital care.

Overview:

The Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) program is a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to treating and supporitng adolescents/young adults (14yrs - 35yrs) who are experiencing early and first episode psychosis. The clinician works as a therapist and case manager within a multi-disciplinary team and provides care in partnership with the clients, their familes/significant others and community partners.

This is what you’ll need to do it:

• Qualified Allied Health professional
• Registered with the relevant College
• Minimum 3 years experience in a clinical psychiatric setting
• Experience with psychosis
• Demonstrated family intervention skills
• Knowledge and understanding of current psychiatric medication treatment trends
• Strong clinical skills - assessment, counselling, particularly CBT/DBT training

Date Refreshed: January 26, 2024

Internal Applicants Need Not Re-apply

Please apply if you are passionate about what you do, motivated by a job well done, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient satisfaction as we are. Please submit your application via our website at www.haltonhealthcare.com directly to this posting and include a current copy of your resume.

We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted.

In accordance with Directive #6, Halton Healthcare has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination and Management Policy. All new hires must be fully compliant with our Policy as a condition of employment with Halton Healthcare. Successful applicants will be required to provide proof of vaccination or proof of a documented medical exemption as part of the hiring process.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Healthcare will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

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All Halton Healthcare staff, professional staff and volunteers are encouraged to be vigilant about identifying and reporting safety incidents in their everyday practice. They also have a role in analysis, recommendations and follow through to implementation.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application question(s):

• Which Allied Health field do you belong to?

Experience:

• clinical psychiatric: 3 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• registration with your Allied Health professional college (required)

Ability to Commute:

• Oakville, ON L6M 0L8 (required)

Work Location: In person