Temporary- Mental Health Counsellor

7 days ago

Portage la Prairie MB, Canada Southern Health-Santé Sud Full time
Shared Care Counsellor - Adults (AH

Facility/Program:
Mental Health & Addictions
Part-Time
Permanent
25 hour shifts
MGEU Prof Tech

Working collaboratively with, and guided by the principles of My Health Teams, the Shared Care Counsellor - Adult offers one-time consultation, as well as evidence-informed short-term counseling intervention to individuals with non-complex mental health needs accessing services in Primary Care settings, while collaborating with family physicians, consulting psychiatrists and other health care services.

As part of an integrated Primary Health Care Team, Shared Care also offers education, service coordination and liaison to further enhance continuity of care.

The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values, and the policies of Southern Health-Santé Sud.

Graduate of an accredited post-secondary education program in Social Sciences, i.e. Active license and registration to practice as required by professional association and provincial legislation
Certification in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) or prepared to acquire
Completion of, or willing to attain completion of Child & Adolescent competency training program
Advanced knowledge of child development and human developmental theory
Knowledge and understanding the range of mental disorders of children and adolescents, and co-occurring substance use disorders as per DSM V, including corresponding evidence-informed psycho-therapeutic interventions
Demonstrated familiarity with psychotropic medications commonly prescribed for children and adolescents presenting with psychiatric disorders
Demonstrated familiarity with client-related self-help, available resources for youth and family participation
Proficiency with MS Office suite of programs
Minimum of two (2) years supervised counselling experience with children and adolescents
Experience providing Psychosocial Assessment, mental status exams and evidence-informed counselling interventions
Demonstrated ability to provide full Psychosocial Assessment including diagnostic impression, as well as evidence-informed counselling interventions
Demonstrated ability to perform networking and agency relations
Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population is required
Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions

Requires a valid Class 5 driver's license, an all-purpose insured vehicle and liability insurance of at least $1,000,000.Southern Health-Santé Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce.

Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check.

All Health Care Workers are required to be immunized as a condition of employment in accordance with Southern Health-Santé Sud policy.

Please include three work-related references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance.

Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern Health-Santé Sud's FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving French-speaking communities within Southern Health-Santé Sud.

If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position.

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