Assessor Coordinator Degree

Basic - Computer skills

Counseling skills

Assessment skills

Computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Demonstrated skills with Mental Health & Addiction specific assessment and counselling.

Knowledge of community Mental Health & Addiction assessment referrals and applicable programs.

Demonstrated knowledge of both youth and adult Mental Health & Addiction and treatments.

Demonstrated knowledge of appropriate models (Trans theoretical Model of Change, Motivational Interviewing)

Proficient computer skills with particular emphasis on work processing, excel and spreadsheets.

Demonstrated high degree of accuracy is required in all aspects of assigned responsibilities.

Trained in current ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) suicide risk assessment model.

Applied knowledge of drugs of abuse and their effect both during use and during acute and post-acute withdrawal.

Applied knowledge of Suboxone/Methadone/Sublocade assisted recovery programs.

Applied knowledge of harm reduction principles in Addictions Medicine.

Demonstrated knowledge in the area of assessment and referral coordination.

Knowledge of how addiction and mental health impacts the individual, community and families.

Ability to accurately review assessment findings.

Ability to make decisions in accordance with the policies and procedures of SHA Mental Health and Addictions Services and support other employees in also following these guidelines.

Ability to plan, organize and coordinate efforts with other multidisciplinary team members as well as communicate effectively and adapt to changing conditions.