Behavioural Health Consultant

Leduc Beaumont Family Physicians Group NPC; City of Leduc; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health spending account

Group benefits

Four weeks vacation

RRSP matching

Job summary

The Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network is seeking a Behavioural Health Consultant to join a multi-disciplinary team delivering community-based care and education. You will assess patients, support goal setting, and coordinate services across clinics and the PCN central office.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and active professional registration; strong communication, time management, and collaborative skills are essential for success in a dynamic healthcare

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Nursing or other related profession.
• Active registration with an appropriate professional college or association recognized by the Alberta Health Professions Act.
• Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic, unstructured environment requiring collaboration.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; attention to detail.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Current criminal record check.
• Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Initial assessment on patients referred by PCN physicians and team members to identify health concerns and readiness for behaviour change.
• Utilize behaviour modification strategies to assist patients with goal setting.
• Employ health promotion and health education strategies to support health behaviour change.
• Prepare and present individualized lifestyle education to clients and families.
• Develop and deliver group psychoeducation classes.
• Coordinate services and care with patients including referrals to appropriate service providers and social supports.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, standards of practice working groups and PCN committees.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Nursing or related profession

Job description

Are you interested in primary care transformation and providing innovative care in the community? Do you enjoy working with a dynamic team of physicians and health professionals providing comprehensive, patient-centred care? If so, come join our team!

The Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network is a joint venture between participating local family physicians and Alberta Health Services/Primary Care Alberta. Our mandate is to sustain and enhance the quality, coordination, and integration of health care services in Leduc and area and to improve the quality of life for the community of patients and physicians.

We are seeking an engaged and enthusiastic Behavioural Health Consultant to join our multi-disciplinary healthcare team. The incumbent will deliver a broad range of services to a diverse population within a number of settings - physician clinics as well as the PCN central office. Our teams are essential to the provision of community-based care, facilitating wellness, navigating the health system, and offering education and guidance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Initial assessment on patients referred by PCN physicians and other team members to identify health concerns, current risk, and readiness for behaviour change.
• Utilize behaviour modification strategies to assist patients with goal setting.
• Employ health promotion and health education strategies to support health behaviour change.
• Prepare and present individualized lifestyle education to clients and families.
• Develop and deliver group psychoeducation classes.
• Coordinate services and care with patients including facilitating referrals to appropriate service providers and social supports.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, standards of practice working groups and PCN committees.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Nursing or other related profession.
• Active registration with an appropriate professional college or association that is recognized by the Alberta Health Professions Act.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in an unstructured and dynamic environment that requires flexibility and collaboration with other health professionals.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail is essential.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Current criminal record check.
• Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license.

Salary, Benefits, and Hours of Work

• We offer group benefits that include a health spending account.
• Working hours will be scheduled Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Late afternoon or evening hours may be required to teach classes.

Why Work with Us?

Leduc Beaumont Devon Primary Care Network (PCN) is a comprehensive organization filled with meaningful work by developing solutions to meet the needs of our local community and their health concerns. At the PCN, you will find a sense of belonging with those who share your passion for improving the lives of Albertans and you enjoy working with bright, dedicated and like-minded people.

We’re very proud of our accomplishments and the collaborative and respectful working environment we have established in our organization. We believe in creating highly effective and innovative teams that embody our core values:

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Quality
• Respect

Some of the other benefits of working with us include:

• Corporate savings on gym memberships at Leduc Recreation Centre and GoodLife Fitness.
• Overtime Group Agreement that allows for flexibility to achieve a better work/life balance.
• Generous time-off policy offering four weeks of vacation allowance.

Retirement Contributions

• Matching your RRSP (up to 5% of your pay).

Diversity and Inclusion

Our merit-based selection process during hiring ensures that all qualified candidates are considered. We invite people of all ethnic backgrounds, ancestry, religious beliefs, gender identities and expressions, sexual orientation, ages, family status, and disabilities to apply for positions within Leduc Beaumont Devon PCN.