Seniors Mental Health Consultant

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto. 

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality. 

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Union: Non-Union

Number of Vacancies: 1

Site: West Park Healthcare Centre

Department: Seniors Mental Health 

Reports to: Manager, Program Services   

Work Model: On-Site

Hours: 37.5 per week

Shifts: 8 hours

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: Until Filled



Position Summary



The Seniors Mental Health Consultant provides psychogeriatric services and education on mental health issues to clients and families related to older adults.

Duties

• Provide comprehensive assessment, consultation and education to geriatric/psychogeriatric clients and their caregivers. Assessments are completed in-home, community and/or a clinical setting.  
• Participate in case conferences with Clinical Consultant (Psychiatrist)
• Prepare written reports outlining intervention strategies
• Establish liaisons with appropriate community agencies, organizations and committees whose objectives correspond to those of the service.
• Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation and completion of workload
• Make appropriate referrals and provide guidance to clients and families as required
• Participate in program planning and evaluation
• Participate in the development and provision of educational materials and programs for clients, families and community service providers

• University degree in Psychiatric Nursing, Social Work or Occupational Therapy
• Masters’ preferred
• Registration with the appropriate regulatory college
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience with geriatric clients and their families in a clinical community setting
• Excellent interpersonal, communication skills (written and verbal)
• Excellent interviewing, reporting and assessment skills
• Strong knowledge of community resources and demonstrated ability to establish linkages with community service providers
• Demonstrated teaching skills with families and professional service providers
• Excellent organizational and problem solving skills
• Valid drivers’ license and access to a reliable vehicle
• Experience in adult education (organizing/presenting)
• Computer skills

Why join UHN?



In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.