Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Professional

5 hours ago


Terrace, Canada Northern Health Authority Full time

Northern Health Authority seeks a Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Professional to join our team in Upper Skeena, BC. As a Peer Support Worker, you will share your lived experience and provide emotional and social support to clients living with substance use/mental illness.

Job Summary

This is an exciting opportunity to bring your excellent work ethic to our Acute Care department. You will collaborate with the client and the assigned team to meet individual needs and situational requirements by providing information from a lived experience perspective.

You will provide services in a variety of environments dependent on the needs of the client, including hospitals, community centers, and other health facilities. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of Indigenous communities' social, historical, jurisdictional, and cultural context, as well as knowledge of diverse Indigenous views on approaches to health and wellness.

About Northern Health Authority

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.

Key Responsibilities
  • Provide peer support and guidance to clients living with substance use/mental illness.
  • Collaborate with the client and the assigned team to develop and implement individualized plans.
  • Share your lived experience and provide emotional and social support to clients.
  • Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care.
Requirements
  • Lived experience with recovery from a mental illness and/or substance use as a recipient of mental health and substance use services.
  • Successful completion of a recognized Peer Support Training program and two (2) years recent related experience in a peer support role or an equivalent combination of education, training, peer support and employment experience.
  • Knowledge of diverse Indigenous communities' social, historical, jurisdictional, and cultural context.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
  • Develops and maintains positive and respectful relationships with co-workers and the multidisciplinary team.
What We Offer
  • Estimated salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per year.
  • A comprehensive benefit package including extended health/dental and a municipal pension plan for part-time and full-time employees.
  • Three/Four weeks vacation with one year of continuous service.
  • Financial Support for Moving Expenses is available for eligible positions.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from qualified individuals. Please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, through our website.



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