Transfer of Care Clinician - Central Intake - Mental Health and Addictions (203147)

the Opportunity; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Nova Scotia seeks a Transfer of Care Clinician to coordinate admissions within the Mental Health and Addictions Program. The successful candidate will assess client needs and connect them with the appropriate services, working collaboratively with various partners. This temporary full-time position offers a competitive hourly wage and contributes to a supportive healthcare environment.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Defined benefit pension plan

Long-term disability coverage

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Requires 3 years related experience.
• Certification with the Provincial self-regulated health college.
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Central Intake admission process.
• Assess client needs and determine appropriate services.
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with clients and services.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree in health related discipline

Job description

Location : Central Zone Nova Scotia Hospital

Department : MHA Central Intake Services

Type of Employment : Temporary Hourly FT long-assignment ( 100% ) x 1

Posting Closing Date : 20-Jun-25

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. Were on a mission to achieve excellence in health healing and learning through working together which is reflected in the hospitals health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic tertiary and quaternary care as well as continuing care primary health care public health and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators collaborators and creative thinkers today.

Nova Scotia Health employs professionals in all corners of our beautiful province. We believe theres a place here for everyone to call home from vibrant cities with exuberant nightlife to quaint towns with picturesque trails. The work-life balance that comes with a Nova Scotia Health role means youll have the time to explore discover and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.

About the Opportunity

the Transfer of Care Clinician works in partnership with services within the Mental Health and Addictions Program in accordance with established standards of professional practice and vision values and policies of Nova Scotia Health to coordinate all aspects of the Central Intake admission process to ensure clients / patients transferred / referred to Central Intake are connected to the most appropriate services and programs to meet their unique needs. The clinician works in collaboration with respective transfer / referral sources to assess the needs of clients / patients and in collaboration with the Transfer of Care team to determine what service will best address the needs of the client. The clinician establishes and maintains positive relationships with clients families transfer / referral sources and designated services responding to requests and concerns in a timely basis.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following :

• Bachelors degree in a health related discipline (I.E Nursing Social Work Occupational Therapy)
• Must have Certification with the Provincial self-regulated health college / governing body
• 3 years relatedexperience required
• Competencies in other languages an asset French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education experience training and certifications.

Hours

• Long assignment full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
• Assignment is approximately 12 months in length

Compensation and Benefits

36.58 - $47.35 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health dental travel long-term disability and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcarebargaining unitposition. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions bargaining units or employment status are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority benefits and vacation entitlement and / or usage prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination values diversity and is representative at all job levels of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous Black / African Nova Scotian Persons of Colour Foreign Nationals / Newcomers Persons with Disabilities 2SLGBTQIA to apply and self-identify.

Key Skills

Employment Type : Temp

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 36 - 47

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