Mental Health Specialist

1 week ago


West Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada First Nations Health Authority Full time

About the Opportunity

We are seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Specialist to join our team at the First Nations Health Authority. As a Nursing Practice Consultant, you will play a critical role in delivering professional nursing support and educational activities to community-based mental health and substance use programs.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver professional nursing support and educational activities to community-based mental health and substance use programs
  • Support the planning and implementation of training and skill development activities for community nurses employed in the delivery of nursing care in First Nations communities

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from a recognized university or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  • Additional training and education related to substance use, addictions, mental health, and trauma-informed practice
  • Three (3) years of experience as a registered nurse providing clinical practice support in primary care, community, and/or public health nursing or acute care, ambulatory care, and/or outpatient centers, including two (2) years of experience caring for clients with mental health and substance use concerns
  • Current practicing registration with the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives (BCCNM)

Benefits

  • Competitive salary range: $80,000 - $110,000 per year
  • Municipal pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31%
  • Access to group health benefits through Canada Life on day one of employment

About Us

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization that works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes. Our team is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce and has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority.


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