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Jan Tomaszewski
by Jan Tomaszewski
Published: April 17, 2023 (1 month ago)
Location
Rocky Mountain House, Alberta

The Rocky Mountain Primary Care Network (RPCN) is a physician-led non-profit corporation that works collaboratively with Alberta Health Services and our community partners to support primary care in Wetaskiwin and surrounding area.

We are seeking an engaged and enthusiastic Behavioural Health Consultant to join our multi-disciplinary healthcare team.  The incumbent will deliver a broad range of services to a diverse population.  Our teams are essential to the provision of community-based care (i.e., outside of AHS facilities), facilitating wellness, navigating the health system, and offering education and guidance.

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Initial assessment on patients referred by PCN physicians and other team members to identify health concerns, current risk, and readiness for behaviour change.
  • Utilize behavior modification strategies to assist patients with goal setting.
  • Employ health promotion and health education strategies to support health behaviour change.
  • Prepare and present individualized lifestyle education to clients and families.
  • Develop and deliver group psychoeducation classes.
  • Coordinate services and care with patients including facilitating referrals to appropriate service providers and social supports.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives, standards of practice working groups and PCN committees

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychiatric Nursing, Nursing, or other related profession.
  • Active registration with an appropriate professional college or association that is recognized by the Alberta Health Professions Act.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to work in an unstructured and dynamic environment that requires flexibility and collaboration with other health professionals.
  • Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills. Attention to detail is essential.
  • Effective time management and organizational skills.
  • Must have own vehicle and valid driver’s license.

This position reports to the Executive Director of the Rocky Mountain House Primary Care Network.

Salary:  Will be negotiated based on experience. The PCN offers a competitive compensation package with comprehensive benefits, opportunities, and an outstanding work environment.

Interested applicants should submit their cover letter and resume to jtomaszewski@p2ppcn.com, attention Jan Tomaszewski.