Indigenous Youth Mental Health and Wellness Liaison

4 weeks ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada PHSA Full time
Job Title: Indigenous Youth Mental Health and Wellness Liaison

BC Children's Hospital is seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Indigenous Youth Mental Health and Wellness Liaison to join our team. As a key member of our Child and Youth Mental Health Substance Use Team, you will play a vital role in providing culturally sensitive care to Indigenous youth and families.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Represent Indigenous wellness lens for patients and their families regarding decisions about their health and wellness care plan.
  • Collaborate and support staff to incorporate cultural perspectives grounded in Indigenous worldviews.
  • Facilitate connection to ceremony, traditional wellness practices, and teachings.
  • Support care coordination for patients, community health centers/services/agencies; clarify family expectations and act as a patient advocate.
  • Participate in care and program planning and development as part of an inter-professional team within the continuum of healthcare.
  • Communicate with and support connection with appropriate community agencies to ensure the best possible care for patients and families after discharge from hospital.
  • Establish effective working relationships with community-based agencies and healthcare providers, including those who provide services for Indigenous communities, to facilitate connection of services across the continuum of healthcare.
  • Participate in the development of program planning, policy, and procedures as part of an inter-professional team within the continuum of healthcare.
  • Identify, promote, and participate in program planning strategies to enhance system processes and resources for Indigenous patients and their families.
  • Advocate, assess patient and family need for therapeutic and practical supports through direct telephone contact and assist families in accessing and securing resources in their community.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant Social Sciences discipline.
  • Registration with designated professional regulatory body.
  • Minimum one (1) year of recent related experience working with Indigenous patients, communities, or populations.
  • Experience in child, youth, and family-centered practice in a hospital setting is an asset.
  • Demonstrated ability to deliver culturally sensitive services to Indigenous populations.
  • Knowledge of the psychosocial needs of children, youth, and their families with substance use and mental health conditions, including the physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual needs of the patient, family, and community.
  • May hold wisdom and knowledge in areas of Indigenous traditional health and wellness as recognized by their Nation and/or family. Demonstrated capacity to share wisdom and knowledge with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
  • Knowledge of and experience with Indigenous-centered and holistic care and unique needs or Indigenous populations and health services, in alignment with Paige's story (2015) and the Truth and Reconciliation Call To Action Report (2015).
  • Broad knowledge of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal services and community resources available for substance use, trauma, and other mental health services for Aboriginal children, youth, and their families.
  • Awareness of and commitment to learning and understanding the Truth & Reconciliation Commission's 94 Calls to Action (2015), In Plain Sight Report (2020), BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019), and other related reports.
  • Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per TRC (2015) and BC's Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (2019).
What We Offer:
  • Every PHSA employee enables the best possible patient care for our patients and their families. Whether you are providing direct care, conducting research, or making it possible for others to do their work, you impact the lives of British Columbians today and in the future.
  • Join one of BC's largest employers with province-wide programs, services, and operations – offering vast opportunities for growth, development, and recognition programs that honour the commitment and contribution of all employees.
  • Access to professional development opportunities through our in-house training programs, including +2,000 courses, such as our San'yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training course, or Core Linx for Leadership roles.
  • Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including municipal pension plan, and psychological health & safety programs and holistic wellness resources.
  • Annual statutory holidays (13) with generous vacation entitlement and accruement.
  • PHSA is a remote work-friendly employer, welcoming flexible work options to support our people (eligibility may vary, depending on position).
  • Access to WorkPerks, a premium discount program offering a wide range of local and national discounts on electronics, entertainment, dining, travel, wellness, apparel, and more.

BC Children's Hospital is committed to employment equity, encouraging all qualified individuals to apply. We recognize that our ability to provide the best care for our diverse patient populations relies on a rich diversity of skills, knowledge, background, and experience, and value a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment.

Reconciliation is an ongoing process and a shared responsibility for all of us. The BC Governments' unanimous passage of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act was a significant step forward in this journey—one that all health authorities are expected to support as we work in cooperation with Indigenous Peoples to establish a clear and sustainable path to lasting reconciliation.

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