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Title posted on CivicJobs.ca - Mental Health Clinician
Posted on September 03, 2024 by Employer details Dakelh First Nation Primary Care Society
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Dakelh First Nation Primary Care SocietyTs?iyanne La?tsut?en Wellness CentreDakelh First Nations Primary Care CentrePO Box 1697, 160 Stuart Drive, WestFort St. James, V0J 1P0Mental Health ClinicianORGANIZATION SUMMARYThe Dakelh First Nation Primary Care Society is one that respects the cultural values and practices that are integral to Indigenous identities and wellness. We are committed to a proactive holistic approach to health and wellness, and to the delivery of services which are sustainable and honour the customs and traditions of the Binche, Nak?azdli and Tl?azt?en communities near Fort St. James, BC. POSITION SUMMARYThe aim of the Dakelh First Nations Primary Care Centre is to improve access to primary health care services and traditional wellness services for First Nations people in a way that is culturally safe and closer to home. This primary care Mental Health Clinician position forms part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team that practices from an Indigenous worldview that recognizes and respects the values, beliefs and customs of individuals, families and communities as well as adhering to best practices current to the field. The position provides team based, trauma-informed care by creating a culturally safe environment in order to promote, maintain and/or restore client health. Mental health services, including consultation, intake, assessment, collaborative care planning, education, navigation and connection to other resources, will be done through a decolonizing lensed approach, being aware of clients? intersectionality and healing journey to design treatment that would be tailored to meet clients? specific needs.Principal Duties and Responsibilities Provides mental health and wellness counselling support and intervention services, including healing and treatment planning; connecting with the client?s Circle of Care as appropriate Collaborates with the health team, Traditional Healers, families, and community resources as needed to support client identified goals, as appropriate. Provides clinical assessments and screenings as needed upon discovery of the presence of suicide risk and mental health related issues Works collaboratively with the primary care team to provide wrap around supports including referrals to external agencies, internal services, Traditional Knowledge Keepers and other culturally relevant resources Provides consultation, education and information to individuals, families, community and caregivers about mental wellness Evaluates treatment outcomes to ensure effectiveness of services through continuous follow-up plans and actions Communicates regularly with the Clinical Manager and primary care team Collaborates with First Nation health leaders to identify and address gaps, barriers and challenges of service delivery and offer solutions Documents, and tracks clinical records as per the provided document tracking forms (e.g., EMR, incident reports, work plans) Consults regularly with members of the primary care team regarding clinical or community-based risk factors not otherwise addressed, and any capacity building needs determined during assessment Works to infuse Cultural ceremony, tradition and customs into and around related duties where appropriate and as needed Assesses and documents systemic barriers and challenges identified as potential pre-disposing factors which directly impact the client and their mental health Collaborates with Clinical Manager, Mental Health and Wellness Advisor, First Nations Leadership, and Health Leads regarding systemic challenges and barriers Ensures client/family/community confidentiality and privacy in accordance with professional regulatory guidelines and following standards of practice and legal requirements Performs other related duties as assigned Job SpecificationsEducationA Master?s degree in Psychology, Counselling, or related health professional qualifications with a specialization in mental health, or an equivalent combination of educ- LocationFort St. James, BC
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$68,760YEAR annually
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CivicJobs.ca #97645
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