Clinical Intake Coordinator
- Hamilton, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assess appropriateness of referral for service, including the redirection of referrals to appropriate alternate services;
- Coordinate case conferences with relevant community services and resources in determination of most appropriate referral and assignment to SGS;
- Work in collaboration with the team and service providers to ensure seamless access to services.
- Member in good standing of a regulatory college;
- Additional experience, training, and/or education in the field of geriatrics/geriatric psychiatry is required;
- A minimum of three years of clinical experience working with older adults required;
- Strong clinical assessment and reasoning skills is required;
- Critical thinking skills and a creative problem-solving approach is required;
- Demonstrated knowledge of the HNHB LHIN system of care and services for seniors and ability to navigate health and social care systems is required;
- Exhibits an ability to provide an exceptional person centred service approach with the public;
- Proven advanced organizational skills and an ability to work with minimal supervision;
- Demonstrated ability to work in a highly collaborative team approach;
- An ability to advocate for the unique needs of individual seniors within a patient centered philosophy;
- Strong communication and conflict management skills;
- A working knowledge of PIECES framework is an asset;
- Working knowledge of computers (Microsoft Office, Meditech, Clinical Connect, CHRIS, etc.) data entry, computer trouble-shooting;
- Knowledge of the following would be an asset: Health Care Consent Act, Substitute Decision makers Act, Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information and Privacy Act.