Advances Practice Leader - Mental Health & Addictions, Focus on Orientation

About the Opportunity

The Mental Health and Addictions Program (MHAP) operates out of various hospitals, clinics, and community locations across the province. It is comprised of specialized teams of Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Physicians, Nurses, Social Workers, Health Promoters, Recreation Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Secretaries, and other members of the allied health and support team.

The Advanced Practice Leader (APL) will be part of the Provincial Center for Training, Education, and Learning (PCTEL) and will report to the Provincial Clinical Leader and Manager of Training and Education.

The focus of this position will be on providing training and clinical consultation to MHAP staff. This will include orientation programming to new and transitioning clinical staff, clerical staff, and managers. It involves orienting staff to topics including the following: the structure and roles of the MHAP; person-centered care; the social determinants of health; culturally responsive care; recovery-oriented models; information sharing guidelines; accreditation; and quality improvement. Other orientation programming is aimed at orienting clinicians to evidence-based practices, care pathways, clinical documentation, transitions of care, shared decision-making, and virtual treatment considerations. Still other programming is delivered to clerical staff and managers. There are opportunities to provide trainings in other courses provided by PCTEL and to develop new courses as needed.

The APL will have one day per week (0.2 FTE) for clinical work.

About You

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

• Masters degree in any of Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or Nursing
• Registered/licensed in Nova Scotia with the appropriate licensing body for their discipline
• Minimum of 4 years of formal training and clinical experience in mental health and addictions, including two years of experience providing clinical consultation and/or supervision. Have received supervision/consultation regarding their own supervision and consultation skills.
• Training and experience in the provision of motivational interviewing and cognitive and behavioural interventions for a range of mental health disorders. Certification in cognitive-behavioural therapy is an asset.
• Skills and experience providing training.
• Skills and experience in promoting learning cultures that emphasize anti-racist and intersectional values, analysis, and actions, clinical humility, and the responsible use of power and privilege.
• Knowledge of adult learning principles and experience in program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Knowledge of the MHAP structure and procedures.
• Skills in leadership, advocacy, and team building
• Skills and experience working with child and adolescent as well as adult populations is an asset.

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

Hours

• Permanent Full Time position; 75 Hours Bi Weekly
• Travel may be required - must have access to reliable transportation

*Constituent Union will be based on location of successful incumbent*

*Home Base Location will be based on location of successful incumbent*

Compensation and Incentives

$41.66 - $52.38 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. (Permanent Long Assignments Only)