Position Description

Introduction

The Centre for Sleep & Human Performance is a dynamic, state-of-the-art medical facility and community-based organization devoted to the expert evaluation, diagnosis, and management of sleep disorders located in Calgary, Alberta.

Behavioral Sleep Medicine Specialist (BSMS)

This position involves communicating with patients, families, and the community to educate individuals on sleep disorders, good sleep hygiene, treatment optimization, and methods to improve and monitor compliance with prescribed treatment.

Role Requirements

• Deliver an individualized, patient-centered behavioral sleep medicine program.
• Employ concepts of health behavioral change models to enhance patient instruction.
• Collaborate closely with the Medical Director, Centre physicians and other health care professionals to support an integrative approach to sleep medicine.
• Assess patient compliance and quality assurance to improve clinical outcomes.
• Assist patients in eliminating barriers to care to maximize their quality of life

Role Competencies

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; public speaking would be an asset.
• Expertise and experience in counselling and teaching: cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, mindfulness-based stress reduction, stress management, as well as strong meditation practice is essential.
• Knowledge of sleep disorders and various treatment options.
• Knowledge of sleep tests/tools used to diagnosis, evaluate, and monitor sleep disorders; maintain knowledge of clinical care trends and standards of practice.
• Mature, committed, and adaptable individual with strong work ethic and good time management skills.
• Superior performance; exceeds all measures of the role.
• Excellent decision-making and critical thinking skills both clinically and professionally

Qualifications:  Registration with the College of Naturopathic Doctors of Alberta

Please submit Cover Letter and CV stating expected salary range, in confidence to [email protected].

We would like to thank all Applicants for their interest. Only Applicants who have fulfilled the above requirements and are selected for an interview will be contacted.

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