Transfer of Care Navigator - Central Intake - Mental Health and Addictions
Req ID: 201281
Location: Provincial Zone, Chipman Facility
Department: MHA WZ Provincial Intake
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 30-Apr-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. We’re 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 there's 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 you'll have the time to explore, discover, and participate in that coveted Atlantic lifestyle. Visit us today and check out www.novascotia.com to see why more people from across the globe are moving here.
About the Opportunity
Reporting to the Manager of Central Intake. 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 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 determine what service will best to 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)
- 3 years clinical experience required
- Strong clinical assessment skills
- Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of mental illnesses and impact on clients' ability and functioning; understanding of required needs
- 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
- Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly
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.
Once You've Applied
Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. 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.
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