Clinician, Geriatric Community Mental Health

Salary
The salary range for this position is CAD $44.85 - $56.02 / hour

Overview

Reporting to the Coordinator, Geriatric Program, the Clinician works as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide assessment, treatment, consultation and follow‑up services to mentally ill elderly clients of special complexity and difficulty, and their caregivers. This position also provides liaison with relevant community agencies in the planning and development of services for the elderly, and participates in the provision of community education in matters related to older adults with age‑related mental health issues.

Responsibilities

1. Provides clinical services to elderly clients and their caregivers referred to the team by screening and assessing referrals, completing comprehensive psychosocial assessments, contributing advice and expertise to recommendations, consultations and treatment planning in conjunction with other...