Training and Knowledge Transfer Advisor, Mental Health Expertise

NOTE: Applicants must attach their resumé to the application form.

JOB SUMMARY:

Reporting to the manager (Staff Development Department and Mental Health and Addiction Services), the advisor is responsible for designing, implementing and delivering a viable mental health and addiction services training program. The provincial framework foresees education, training and knowledge transfer (ETKT) experts playing a role in addiction and mental health services by providing employees with a broad range of professional development options.  The objective of the program is to provide a range of continuing education that is aligned with best practices, the recent literature, Accreditation Canada and the Network’s objectives. The development and delivery of education and training services have resulted from collaboration between the Addiction and Mental Health Services Branch of the Department of Health and the regional health authorities.  The advisor is also responsible for analyzing and targeting training needs and for providing lead trainers with support/advice to managers/employees as needed.  This position is crucial to the advancement of a safety culture and the optimization of competencies within the organization.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a health care discipline from a recognized university
• Member in good standing of a regulatory organization in a regulated health discipline
• Minimum of five years’ clinical experience in a combination of at least two of the three following fields: addiction services; mental health; clinical experience working with children and youth presenting behavioural or mental health problems. This may be in a hospital or ambulatory setting.
• Varied experience in an adult education setting.
• Proven competencies as a leader, peer mentor, official preceptor, intern, champion or project head, etc.
• Strong interest in expanding own knowledge;
• Proven experience, competency and ease delivering training or facilitating groups;
• Ability to work independently and as a team member;
• Physically able to perform assigned duties;
• Good previous work history (performance and attendance);
• Adherence to professional ethics principles, to the Network management philosophy and organizational values;
• Compliance with the rules of confidentiality established by the Vitalité Health Network;

NOTE :

Position to be reviewed by the Part III Classification Committee.

• The above requirements may be verified through oral, written or practical tests during the selection process.
• Should there be no fully qualified applicants, this position will not necessarily be reposted. If you wish to be considered for this position and meet most of the requirements, you are encouraged to apply at this time.
• The employer reserves the right to shorten or extend temporary assignments for operational reasons.
• We thank all applicants. However, only those selected will be contacted.