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Mental Health Clinician

24 hours ago

Queen Charlotte British Columbia, Canada Skidegate Health Centre Full time

ABOUT SKIDEGATE HEALTH CENTRE

Skidegate Health Centre is a community focused healthcare provider in Haida Gwaii, deeply committed to integrating Haida language and culture into every aspect of our client centered care model. Guided by the values of the Haida Nation, we are focused on delivering family-centered care through shared care models, expanding our services to include Complementary Alternative Medicine (CAM) and Haida Traditional Healing (HTH), and enhancing mental health and addiction support, especially for youth. Our facilities are designed to be welcoming spaces that reflect our community's traditions, and we continuously strive for excellence through accreditation and client-centered quality management systems.

At Skidegate Health Centre, we believe in holistic health and the power of community. We are dedicated to creating a culturally respectful environment where individuals and families feel valued and supported. Join us in our mission to provide comprehensive, compassionate care that honors the Haida way of life.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mental Health Clinician and Team Lead will play an essential role in supporting the emotional, mental, and spiritual wellness of the Haida community. This position provides direct mental health assessment, counselling, referral, and education services while ensuring that care is culturally responsive and grounded in Haida values. In addition to providing client services, the Mental Health Clinician and Team Lead will guide and supervise the Strong Minds team.

WE OFFER

We are pleased to provide:

  • 35-hour per week
  • Hourly rate of between $ $55.19
  • Competitive vacation entitlements
  • Enrolment in our health and dental benefits
  • Eligibility to participate in our pension plan
  • Potential of relocation allowance and interim housing accommodations

SELECT DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Assessment

  • To use counselling and interviewing techniques to obtain case history and background information to identify symptoms, causes, disclosures of incidents and assess appropriate treatment and referral;
  • To establish goal and action plans which will progress the client towards wellness;
  • To record and prepare assessment reports accordingly;
  • To provide referral services to community and regional resources.

Counselling

  • Provide crisis intervention counselling and referrals as necessary;
  • To counsel and provide assistance to clients to meet their individual needs and facilitate their process towards wellness;
  • To provide follow-up services to ensure clients are progressing satisfactorily and are receiving the necessary supports needs;
  • To organize and facilitate therapeutic support groups;
  • To liaison and consult with other social service providers and family members when appropriate;
  • To recognize and engage in relapse prevention.
  • Supervision and Coordination
  • To develop effective programming and strategies to tackle mental health issues facing the Haida community;
  • To supervise and guide the Strong Minds team;
  • To coordinate with other social service workers internally and externally to implement appropriate workshops, education programs and grief and healing programs, as deemed necessary;
  • To educate the public about counterproductive attitudes and the stigma associated with mental illness;
  • To advocate for those with mental illness to ensure physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs are provided for;
  • To engage in community development projects to facilitate healing and growth and to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of mental health programs.
  • Other duties as required to help support our vision, fulfill our mission and abide by our values

YOU WILL BRING

  • Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology or related degree
  • 5 years experience in providing mental health/addictions counselling services
  • 2 years experience supervising a mental health team
  • Professional counselling certification
  • Valid driver's license and willingness to travel within the community as needed.

OUR DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES FOR THE ROLE INCLUDE

  • Knowledge of Haida culture, history and the implications of colonization for Indigenous children, youth, families and communities.
  • Demonstrated ability to act in alignment with Haida values, including Yahguudang (Respect), Ad Kyaanang Tlaagang (To ask first), Tllyahda (Make it right), and Gina 'waadluxan gud ad kwagid (Everything depends on everything else) with the ability to build trust and maintain positive relationships within the community.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing, with professionals, clients and caregivers.
    Ability to provide formal and informal education.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
  • Computer literacy for Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.) and other relevant software.
  • Must successfully pass a criminal record check.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Travel within the community may be required.

Monday to Friday schedule but flexibility is needed from time to time based on the Health Centre's needs and necessary call outs

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Criminal Records Check.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a BC Driver's License and possess their own vehicle.

Regularly required to stand, walk and sit and occasional lifting of materials and supplies.

Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to qualified applicants of Aboriginal ancestry.