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Provincial Indigenous Health Liaison

2 months ago


Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada Pan Am Clinic Full time

Requisition ID:

Position Number:

Posting End Date: September 3, 2024

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Shared Health

Department / Unit: SH Indigenous Health

Job Stream: Clinical Support

Union: Non Union

Anticipated Start Date: 09/16/2024

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient- centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Position Overview

Participating as a member of a multi-disciplinary team in a variety of mental health and addictions community and hospital settings within the context of an Indigenous health care perspective, provides culturally appropriate counselling and intermediary services to First Nations, Red River Métis, Urban Indigenous and Inuit clients.

The Provincial Indigenous Health Liaison:

  • Plans, organizes and evaluates clinical and psychosocial health care needs and services for Indigenous clients involving assessments, health teaching to clients, support, consultation, liaison, and referral to appropriate services.
  • Collaborates with other programs across Mental Health and Addictions.
  • Facilitates connections between Indigenous clients and service providers to enhance access to Mental Health and Addictions with a culturally appropriate approach.
  • Provides direct care to patients through a combination of telephone, virtual video/audio conference and/or remote technology to patients in their homes, in the community including outreach, and virtually.

Main Function

  • Establishes effective working relationships with community-based agencies and health care providers who provide mental health and addiction services for Indigenous communities to facilitate accessible and effective culturally safe, trauma-informed client and family care.
  • Assesses advocate and counsel clients and families concerning emotional and practical problems of moderate complexity; support and promote culturally safe, trauma-informed educational and supportive group programs and the development of groups to meet the needs of clients and families.
  • Works as a member of the interdisciplinary teams across Mental Health and addiction services/programs and integrate the role of Indigenous Health into the teams.
  • Advocates for Indigenous Health choices and decisions and document patient care activities as required.
  • Supports transition across the continuum of care.
  • Provides liaison services with community agencies, hospital settings and other service delivery organizations Indigenous Health services as applicable
  • Identifies client and family needs for services and makes appropriate referrals, or develops alternate strategies for client support, education and follow-up care.
  • Works in collaboration with other disciplines to develop and maintain a list of relevant community mental health and addictions referral services and Indigenous community-based agencies that may serve our clients.
  • Provides information to patients, families and communities regarding the provision and access to culturally safe, trauma-informed mental health and substance use care programs and services.
  • Coordinates client/family spiritual care requests and/or access to sacred spaces available within the Province to support Indigenous practices, beliefs and customs.

Working as assigned with a patient-centric mindset in a multi-disciplinary team, each position will be assigned to support a Provincial Mental Health and Addictions Services for one or more of the following specialty areas:

  • Adult and Seniors MHA
  • Child and Youth MHA
  • Clinical Health Psychology
  • Crisis Response Services and RAAM
  • Forensic MHA

An individual of Indigenous Ancestry is a requirement of this position.

Experience
  • 3 or 5 years of related experience working with community partners, health and/or social services personnel, patients or clients within a hospital or community setting.
  • 2 - 3 years' experience working with Indigenous clients.
  • Lived experience or knowledge of emotional, mental health and contemporary social issues relative to Indigenous communities.
  • Lived experience or knowledge of Indigenous health approaches, protocols, cultural issues and practices.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
  • Post-secondary degree in a relevant health/social program; a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.
Certification/Licensure/Registration
  • Active member of and licensed with an associated health regulatory body as appropriate.
Qualifications and Skills
  • Demonstrated mid-level leadership capabilities. The provincial health system in Manitoba has adopted the LEADS in a Caring Environment framework.
Physical Requirements
  • Must be able to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings scheduled, and to lift and carry items of up to approximately 10 kg.
  • Interruptions to respond to questions are common dedicated and focused time for planning and concentration can be scheduled.
  • Virtual engagement with patients and team members including on-camera and ability to collaborate virtually.
  • Onsite and travel throughout the province may be required; a valid Manitoba driver's license and access to a motor vehicle.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.

Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.