New Job Mental Health Therapist 2.0 Fte - Indefinite Term Position In Manitoba

Responsibilities

• Provide personal, family and community assessments and Mental Health therapeutic services to clients of the eight communities of Southeast Resource Development Council Health Services, who have been impacted by historical trauma, as well as any current trauma or crisis.
• Advocate or make referrals for those in need of specific services for short and/or long-term interventions.
• Provide Therapeutic Intervention Model of practice for counselling with culturally sensitive approaches: Trauma Informed Practice; Cognitive Behavioral Therapy; Problem Solving Therapy; Solution Focus Therapy; Integrated Narrative Therapy Approach; Group and Family Therapy sessions.
• Provide Clinical Services to address the following: Family/Domestic Violence; Addictions; Suicide; PTSD; Grief and Loss and Developmental Delays.
• Provisions of documentation and reporting to Client areas follows: Reports to Mental Health Program Manager and Jordan’s Principal Coordinator for both referrals and outcomes; Maintain client files; Maintain Confidentiality; Monthly Reports with statistical data of records keeping; Tracking Sheets; Weekly Itinerary Schedules to Administration and Program Manager and Emergency Response Reports.

• Individual Assessments with recommendations for both Wellness and Jordan Principal programs, Medical Receiving center and AIA site.
• Capable to advocate on behalf of clients and is comfortable with the self-help role.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Master’s Degree in Psychology or Social Work (clinical specialization)including education in mental health assessment, Social Science, Human Services or equivalent.
• Demonstrated skills and experience working with First Nation families and communities and presenting issues.
• Comprehensive knowledge and advanced level of practice in clinical assessment and treatment models including individual, couple, family and group therapy interventions.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve complex situations and manage sensitive issues.
• Comprehensive knowledge and skill in arrange of intervention modalities.
• Nonviolent Crisis intervention skills.
• Skilled at working with people with co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Valid Mental Health First Aid Certificate.
• Valid First Aid/CPR Certificate.
• Experienced in case management and the development of integrated care plans.
• High level of organizational, administrative, and facilitative skills.

• Capable to lift at least 50lbs.
• A valid Manitoba Driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle with adequate insurance coverage is required.
• Capable to travel via various modes of transportation(air, land, etc.)with occasional overnight stays in SERDC communities.

• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills preferred.
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention certification.
• Life Skills Coaching Training will be an asset.
• Ability to speak an Indigenous language is an asset.

What we offer

• A competitive salary.
• A full and unique benefit plan.
• An opportunity to become part of a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, inclusive, respectful, and high-performing team.

Conditions of Employment

• Must produce a satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search).
• Must produce a satisfactory Child Abuse Registry Check.

• Must produce a satisfactory Adult Abuse Registry Check.