Within the framework of a multi-disciplinary team, the Regional Resource Clinician provides in-direct services to the North-western Ontario communities. The Regional Resource Clinician travels through out the region on a regular basis as necessary.
This clinician will also provide direct clinical services at the Eating Disorder Program – St. Joseph’s Care Group to local and regional clients.
Some of the services provided by the Regional Resource Clinician are the following:
The Regional Resource Clinician or another designated program staff member will provide a regional practitioner with clinical consultation regarding an individual and family the regional practitioner is working with in their community.
Case consultation can be completed via telephone, videoconference or in person. Also case consultation can include other members of the Eating Disorder Team as determined.
A Case Consultation can be completed by contacting the Regional Resource Clinician.
A one-day comprehensive assessment is set up at the Regional Centre for the client and family once the program has received a referral. If the client or family is unable to travel to the Regional Centre in Thunder Bay the use of video conferencing will be discussed. The assessment includes the client meeting separately with a Clinician or consulting Psychologist, Dietician and, as required the family with the Family Therapist.
Upon completion, the team members conducting the assessment will meet the client and family to provide feedback and recommendations. An assessment report will be forwarded to the referring Regional Practitioner.
This program is mandated to provide education and training to regional practitioners regarding Eating Disorder treatment. The Regional Resource Clinician continues to partner with members of the North-western Ontario Communities to provide education and training according to the needs of the community. The Regional Resource Clinician will also assist communities to provide public education and prevention of Eating Disorders.
This program is mandated to provide Regional Client Assessments for admission to Residential and Inpatient Eating Disorder Treatment in Ontario. Therefore following the comprehensive assessment the recommendation may be for the client to attend more intensive treatment. The Regional Resource Clinician will coordinate this service for the client.
For further information on Treatment go to Program Information
The Regional Resource Clinician will coordinate the use of audio and video conferencing communication for direct client service and in-direct regional services.
The program will provide information to North-western Ontario communities on eating disorders, body image, nutrition and other related issues.
The program will connect you with the Provincial and National services and organizations.
For more information on any of the above contact the Regional Resource Clinician:
Karen DeGagne- White M.S.W., R.S.W
(807) 343-2400 ex 2675
E-mail: degagnek@tbh.net
