Mental Health & Addictions Supervisor, Correctional Health Services – Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre

Job title: Mental Health & Addictions Supervisor, Correctional Health Services – Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre

Company: Provincial Health Services Authority

Job description: Mental Health & Addictions Supervisor, Correctional Health Services

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services, Kamloops Regional Correctional Centre, $39.07 to $48.74 per hour

What you’ll do

• Coordinate daily mental health and addictions-related patient care activities and provides leadership for the mental health and addictions team in the planning and implementation of consistent, evidence-based service-wide approaches for the delivery of services. Promote quality of care by reviewing mental health screens for completeness and referrals for mental health and addictions assessment from Mental Health Intake Screeners, other health professionals, Correctional Officers and other sources and triaging same; coordinate and schedule patients’ mental health appointments with psychologists and psychiatrists; and consult and collaborate with interprofessional team members to help establish appropriate goals for care and individualized care plans considering the patient’s physiological, psychological, spiritual and sociocultural needs.
• Supervise and support staff by performing duties such providing clinical direction, establishing priorities, coordinating work assignments, and providing a forum for staff communication and problem solving through staff meetings; providing guidance, conducting performance evaluations, clarifying performance expectations with staff, and referring disciplinary issues requiring formal written documentation to the health services manager. Assist with staff selection by participating in panel interviews for position vacancies and providing input regarding evaluation of candidates. Document concerns/occurrences for discussion with the health services manager and ensure incident reports are completed and necessary follow up action is taken in a timely manner.
• Assess the patient’s overall mental health and addiction service needs; conduct risk assessments and monitor the progress of all patients identified as at risk for suicidal ideation or self-harm, depression and serious mental disorders; formulates initial diagnostic impressions and determines priority of care requirements; refer patients to the psychologist, general practitioner or other care providers as required.
• Visit patients in segregation/observation for review, referral and follow-up care as required; document as appropriate in the electronic patient care information system, and communicate the outcome of reviews to the Warden or designate as appropriate.
• Engage others in treatment planning, evaluation and the review of patient progress and needs. Provide formal and informal consultation as needed to health care team members, other health care providers and students. Provide guidance/knowledge in the management of mental health and addictions care, including co-occurring psychiatric and substance use/misuse disorders. Promote interprofessional collaboration to address treatment concerns, continuity of care, crisis management protocols and community resource coordination. Assist with therapeutic interventions and problem solving, provides clinical guidance and information on complex cases, discusses patient care issues and develops linkages/partnerships to meet patient need.

What you bring

• Master’s Degree in an Allied Health Discipline from a recognized Program and current practicing registration with the applicable professional College.
• Three (3) years’ recent experience in a mental health and addictions setting, including working with mentally disordered offenders, forensic psychiatric or tertiary mental health/concurrently disordered populations, and two (2) years related administrative/supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
• Valid BC Driver’s License and access to personal vehicle for local area travel may be required.

What’s in it for you

Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future. That’s why we’re focused on your care too – offering health, wellness, development programs to support you – at work and at home.

• Join one of BC’s largest employers with province-wide programs, services and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth and development.
• Access to more than 2,000 in-house training programs.
• Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan.
• 12 annual statutory holidays with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
• Perks include onsite fitness classes and discounts to 350 BC-wide recreational programs, travel, technology, car and bike sharing, and more.

Regular, Full-Time
Wage: $39.07 to $48.74 per hour
2250 W. Trans Canada Highway, Kamloops
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri: 0008-1600
Requisition Number: 103118

What we do

BC Mental Health & Substance Use Services (BCMHSUS) cares for people with complex mental health and substance use challenges.

Provincial Health Services Authority ( ) plans, coordinates and evaluates specialized health services with the BC health authorities to provide equitable and cost-effective health care for people throughout the province. Our values reflect our commitment to excellence and include: Respect people – Be compassionate – Dare to innovate – Cultivate partnerships – Serve with purpose. Learn more about PHSA and our programs:

PHSA is committed to employment equity and hires on the basis of merit, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, backgrounds and experiences, and value a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment.

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Labor Agreement Health Science Professionals
Requisition # 103118-2349938
Work Site 2250 W. Trans Canada Highway, Kamloops
Job Type Regular, Full-Time
Salary/Rate $39.07 – $48.74 / Hour
FTE 1.00
Hours of Work 0008-1600
Work Days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
Expiry Date 17-Feb-2021

Expected salary: $39.07 – 48.74 per hour

Location: Kamloops, BC

Job date: Thu, 21 Jan 2021 08:44:23 GMT