Clinician - Indigenous Child and Youth Mental Health Job at Nenan Dane zaa Deh Zona Family Services Society
Nenan Dane zaa Deh Zona Family Services Society Fort St. John, BC
Nenan Dane zaa Deh Zona Family Services (Nenan) is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic individual to join our team as an Indigenous Child and Youth Mental Health (ICYMH) Clinician. As an integral member of a multi-disciplinary team, the Clinician will provide culturally appropriate therapeutic services and information which enhance the relationships and wellness of children and families who are experiencing significant challenges, in the Treaty 8 lands of Northeastern British Columbia.
The ICYMH Clinician will supervise ICYMH Navigator and ICYMH Support Worker. This position serves the North Peace region and may require travel between Fort St. John and Fort Nelson. Evening and weekend work as required.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Reviews referrals, conducts intakes and manages client waitlist
- Conduct mental health assessments, safety plans and develop assessment reports
- Develop and execute treatment plans
- Maintain appropriate records
- Ability to communicate effectively, with children and their families, educational personnel, child protection social workers and resource workers, service providers, colleagues, physician, and other health care staff, both one-on-one and in group settings.
- Complete monthly and annual program reports
- Refer clients when appropriate and collaborate with relevant outside agencies
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
- Awareness of Indigenous culture and issues affecting Indigenous families and communities
- Knowledge and experience working within northern and rural communities
- Develop and maintain working knowledge and relationships with natural partners and supports in the communities
- Comfortable with conducting both Psycho-educational and treatment focused group sessions to various ages
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong collaboration skills
- The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
- Clinical/Applied Psychology; Master of Educational Counseling; Masters of Arts (Clinical Psychology); Master in Child and Youth Care; Master of Social work; Registered Nurse with BA in Nursing.
- 2 or more years experience in providing clinical counselling services in are of Child and Youth Mental Health
- Awareness of Indigenous culture and issues affecting Indigenous families and communities
- Knowledge and experience working within northern and rural communities
- Develop and maintain working knowledge and relationships with natural partners and supports in the communities
- Comfortable with conducting both Psycho-educational and treatment focused group sessions to various ages
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong collaboration skills
- The ability to work independently and in a team
- A valid BC class 5 driver’s license and criminal record check are mandatory
- Criminal Record Check will be required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent. Benefits and pension are offered upon completion of probation period.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: $32.00-$37.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:
The safety of our community and staff is of the utmost importance to our organization. We implement measures in all aspects of our practice to ensure everyone's safety.
Application deadline: 2022-11-30
Expected start date: 2023-01-03
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