PACT Service Coordinator

Position Overview

“Our Vision is Healthy People, Vibrant Communities, Care for All”. To bring this vision to reality the WRHA Adult Mental Health Program provides an integrated and comprehensive range of mental health services and supports primarily for adult residents of Winnipeg across the healthcare continuum that support and promote recovery. Through collaboration and partnership across various health, social service and community sectors the program strives to promote mental health and well-being for all, to reduce inequities and the impact of mental health problems and to work towards sustainability of mentally healthy individuals and communities.

The PACT Service Coordinator is responsible for assessing, planning, development and coordination of treatment, rehabilitation and support services provided to program participants under the clinical supervision of the team leader and the psychiatrist. The PACT Service Coordinator will provide services to individuals using the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery to guide their practice and function as a clinical member of the multidisciplinary team. The PACT Service Coordinator may be designated by the team leader to function on the team as the shift manager, team nurse, a team substance abuse specialist, vocational specialist or spiritual care provider. (See addendums to these job specialty areas).

Experience

• Minimum four years related community experience working with people with serious and persistent psychiatric disabilities; combination of institution and community experience will be considered.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• BSW, OT, PT, BSc PN, RPN, BN, RN, SLP, RD, or related health/human service degree required.
• Specific discipline required will be based on the operational needs of the multi-disciplinary teams.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of registration with relevant regulatory body.
• Vehicle and driver’s license required.
• If successful applicant is a Registered Dietitian, must be a graduate of a recognized dietetic internship program accredited by Dietitians of Canada.

Qualifications and Skills

• Working knowledge of the principles of psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery.
• Skills in assessing, planning, development and coordination of services.
• Working knowledge and experience in working with people experiencing addictions an asset.
• Effective networking and agency relation skills.
• Excellent organizational, communication and interpersonal skills.

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable