Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager Health Services, the Crisis Stabilization Unit Practitioner is responsible for admissions, assessments, and development of treatment plans for individuals admitted to the Crisis Stabilization Unit in psychosocial or mental health crisis. The incumbent is responsible for crisis intervention, resolution of crisis, including formulation of discharge planning and documentation.

The incumbent works directly with clients, their families and caregivers and provides psychological education, acts as a role model and clinical resource and aids clients with their mental health recovery goals.

The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values; and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.