Indigenous Wellness Liaison

3 weeks ago


Terrace, Canada Northern Health Authority Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Clinician to join our Specialized Substance Use Stabilization Service department. As an Indigenous Wellness Liaison, you will play a critical role in providing primary therapeutic, case management, and mental health and substance use support services to clients in hospital, residential, or community settings.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide initial and ongoing client assessments, using clinical and diagnostic reasoning to inform treatment plans.
  • Teach clients and others, both one-on-one and in groups, using evidence-based approaches to support individuals with substance use issues.
  • Integrate best practice and current research evidence to support professional practice decisions and actions, with a strong focus on harm reduction and trauma-informed theory.
  • Communicate effectively with clients, families, medical staff, and members of the interdisciplinary team, using verbal, written, and computer communication means.
  • Apply conflict resolution skills and promote client-focused care that demonstrates care for and with clients and significant others, sensitivity to diverse cultures and preferences.
  • Organize work, set objectives, and establish priorities, managing time and resources to promote cooperation among the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements
  • Baccalaureate degree in mental health and substance use related discipline, plus two years of recent related experience, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
  • Valid Class 5 BC driver's license with access to personal vehicle for business purposes.
  • Ability to promote culturally safe, trauma-informed health care settings through individualized care planning and collaborative approaches to service provision.
About Northern Health

Northern Health covers an area of nearly 600,000 square kilometers and offers health services in over two dozen communities and 55 First Nation's communities. We deliver hospital and community-based health care for a population of 300,000. Employing more than 7,000 staff throughout the region, Northern Health provides exceptional health services for Northerners, through the efforts of dedicated staff and physicians, in partnership with communities and organizations in Northern BC.



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