Stat Therapist

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Manitoba is seeking professionals for a mental health role focused on patient assessments and treatment plan development. Applicants must hold a Master's in Social Work or an equivalent Occupational Therapy qualification. The position involves direct patient interaction and collaboration with healthcare teams while addressing diverse needs in a day hospital setting. Strong interpersonal skills and relevant certifications are essential for candidates. Join us to make a difference in the community.

Benefits

Employment equity and workplace diversity

Accommodations for people with disabilities

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in mental health settings.
• Current registration with discipline-specific licensing body is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient assessments and respond to consults and referrals.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to develop treatment plans.
• Handle aggressive or agitated clients and maintain patient safety.

Skills

Patient assessments in psychiatric format

Knowledge of biological and psychosocial factors

Development of treatment plans

Knowledge of social systems and networks

Excellent interpersonal communication

Ability to work independently

Commitment to social work ethics

Education

Masters in Social Work (MSW)

Entry-to-practice credential in Occupational Therapy

Tools

CPR Training

Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Certification

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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

Experience

• Minimum 3 years’ experience.
• Experience with case management, individual therapy, and group psychoeducation or psychotherapy in a mental health setting preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Professional qualifications with a degree in one of the following disciplines is required:
• Social Work - Masters in Social Work (MSW) from Canadian Association of Schools of Social Work (CASSW) accredited school/facility of social work.
• Occupational Therapy - Entry-to-practice academic credential in Occupational Therapy from an accredited Canadian university program or the approved equivalent if internationally educated as determined by the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM).

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Current registration or eligibility for registration with the applicable discipline specific licensing body is required.
• For Occupational Therapists, registration is required with the College of Occupational Therapists of Manitoba (COTM) with the incumbent’s name entered in the practicing register or in the provisional register as an examination candidate. Where the incumbent is provisionally registered as an examination candidate, he/she must pass the examination required by COTM during the next available exam offering to maintain employment with the Centre.
• For Social Work, must be registered with the Manitoba College of Social Workers.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with Employer policy.
• Certification in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention required.

Qualifications and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to provide patient assessments in a recognized psychiatric format including: responding, in writing, to consults and referrals from general practitioners and psychiatrists.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the biological and psychosocial factors related to mental health and illness.
• Demonstrated ability to develop an appropriate treatment plan in collaboration with the physician and health care team which may include therapy, medication, inpatient admission or referral to appropriate resources.
• Extensive knowledge of social systems and networks.
• Excellent interpersonal and verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to function independently in a day hospital setting as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• For social work, demonstrate a strong commitment to the profession of social work and the Canadian Association of Social Work (CASW) Code of Ethics and the Manitoba College of Social Works Standards of Practice.

Physical Requirements

• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated client/visitors/staff.

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 selectthe "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.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.