Mental Wellness

Essential Qualifications

how you meet the following qualifications - specifically - how your work experiences and related duties align with the essential qualifications shown below using the Month/Year to Month/Year format. Please note that selection for further consideration will Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or related field Considerable experience working therapeutically (individual and group counselling, providing psych ed, facilitating assessments, etc.) with individuals impacted by mental health, trauma, and substance use in a mental health/social service setting Experience providing case management services, preferably in a mental health/social service setting Experience with crisis intervention and risk assessments with individuals in crisis Experience building partnerships and collaborating with First Nation Government and/or other community partners in a social service setting

Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Suitability

Candidates should have and may be assessed on:

Ability to work effectively in a team environment Ability to work collaboratively with community partners and stakeholders to build capacity and develop and deliver responsible community and cultural programming Ability to provide effective case management with experience in both individual and group counselling Ability to provide effective screening, mental health and addiction bio-psycho-social assessments, treatment planning and case formulations while working from a harm reduction and client/family/community-centred service delivery model Effective written and oral communication supported by strong conflict resolution skills Understanding of collaborative health care delivery systems, and the continuum of services available to clients at different stages of their lives; and, Understanding of and adherence to, a harm-reduction two-eyed seeing and trauma informed approach to adult client care Knowledge, and the ability to work within, the stages of change model, i.e., ability to adapt interactions to support engagement and the wellness of clients Ability to complete and maintain comprehensive clinical records

Additional Information:

Conditions of Employment:  verification of post-secondary degree(s), Vulnerable Sector RCMP Security clearance, WHMIS 2015 (within one month of hire), TB screening, Standard First Aid (within 6 months of starting position) and valid class 5 driver’s licence or equivalent

Job Requirements : Regular travel to surrounding communities to provide support services. 

Benefits of Employment:

Yukon Bonus and Community allowances Extended Health and Dental benefits, pension, 4 weeks' vacation to start as well as special and sick paid leaves. Professional development opportunities Relocation may be considered Learn more here

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Eligibility List 12 months Post Date 20 November 2023 Close Date 20 February 2024

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