Psychogeriatric Resource Consultant
St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton · Burlington, Ontario, CA
SUMMARY: As an integrated member of the seniors mental health outreach (SMHO) team, this role will work with health and social support providers and a wide r...
Job description
SUMMARY: As an integrated member of the seniors mental health outreach (SMHO) team, this role will work with health and social support providers and a wide range of organizations who serve older persons with complex mental health, dementia, addiction and physical needs and associated responsive behaviours. This role serves and supports providers in a variety of settings including Long Term Care Homes, adult day programs, supports for daily living residences, community support agencies working in client/patient homes, and Home and Community Care, etc. QUALIFICATIONS: - Master's preferred. Minimum university degree as a Regulated Health Professional and/or relevent health science degree (e.g. gerontology) - Minimum of 5 years experience in specialized geriatric psychiatry and/or medicine to include knowledge of the multi-health sector issues facing the target population - Completion of the following curriculums is a strong asset: PIECES, Gentle Persuasive Approaches in Dementia Care (GPA), Dementibility, and Mental Health First Aid - Demonstrated experience and advanced skills in geriatric psychiatry/medicine screening, assessment, care planning and the development of holistic interv...