Indigenous Mental Health and Wellness Specialist
2 months ago
The Indigenous Mental Health and Wellness Specialist will provide support to the urban Indigenous community in the Region of Peel/Mississauga. The successful candidate will establish a working relationship with internal programs at The Indigenous Network as well as various mental health and addictions care agencies and community services to achieve desired outcomes.
Key Responsibilities- Provide single session peer support and/or counselling services including assessment, care plan and referral for individuals, couples and families in crisis or experiencing mental health issues such as anxiety, depression, addictions, violence against women, suicidal ideation, post-traumatic stress disorder, financial problems, legal difficulties, adjustment to losses, transience, caregiver stress, death and dying, family/relationship difficulties and others that the client brings forward.
- Provide referrals to additional resources and collateral collaboration for clients, as required.
- Work collaboratively with The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Attend meetings, case management, provide program updates and changes.
- Assist clients in accessing available resources that are needed to reach their health and wellness related goals.
- Meet with clients as needed. Encourage clients to discuss what is happening in their lives and help them gain insight into themselves or their relationships. Maintain confidentiality in client interactions.
- Plan and schedule Elder/Healer Days for The Indigenous Network using the Flexbooker platform.
- Plan and coordinate workshops that raise awareness, provide education and resources to address mental health and wellness needs.
- Participate in other inter-agency meetings or projects that will improve client services.
- Attend mandatory staff meetings as well as The Indigenous Network Annual General Meetings.
- Initiate, establish and maintain relationships with clients while developing trust and rapport.
- Responsible for planning, organizing, leading and facilitating online training/activities, including education and awareness building efforts during COVID-19.
- Ensure crisis contacts are handled professionally with referral to appropriate resources and ensure quick follow up.
- Maintain accurate files, case records and statistical data as required by The Indigenous Network.
- Prepare any correspondence as required.
- Complete administration duties as required by The Indigenous Network.
- Prepare timely quarterly reports for The Indigenous Network as requested.
- Be committed to the development of an effective professional working relationship with other Indigenous and non-Indigenous agencies.
- Participate in meetings as per Executive Director.
- Uphold Indigenous values, seven grandfather teachings, traditions, language, balance and competency.
- Be available to work some evenings and/or weekends.
- Sign and abide by an Oath of Confidentiality and The Indigenous Network's Policies and Procedures upon start of employment.
- Completion of a post-secondary diploma/degree in Social Work and/or certified counselling or equivalent degree.
- At least two years of direct mental health support/experience (short term counselling) working with individuals and families.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrated experience working with concurrent disorders.
- Experience with vulnerable populations and/or community engagement.
- Demonstrated knowledge of risk factors and risk assessment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of resources and services available to clients.
- Demonstrated knowledge of professional standards and ethical guidelines for social workers and counsellors.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the history and current oppressions experienced by people related to moderate mental health challenges.
- Knowledge of Indigenous cultural practices and teachings.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
- Demonstrated skills in working with diverse groups of people.
- Demonstrated assessment skills.
- Demonstrated skills in analysis of individuals and systemic issues impacting clients.
- Computer skills including MS Word, PowerPoint and client databases.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work with complex issues and trauma.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative and direction.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within team/program guidelines and best practices.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain respectful, collaborative and professional approach/standards with clients and fellow employees.
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