Critical Incident and Trauma Responder - Canada

Dialogue; Halifax; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Dialogue in Canada seeks an independent Critical Incident and Trauma Responder to provide in-person interventions for organizations experiencing high-impact events. This is an independent contract position (Canada only) requiring availability as needed for interventions in your region.

You will deliver psychological first aid, individual and group support, and collaborate with the Critical Incident Team, including writing clinical reports and recommendations after interventions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mental health (e.g., psychology, social work, counselling).
• Professional licensure and liability insurance are required.
• Extensive knowledge of psychological first aid for adults in critical incidents.
• Experience facilitating group interventions and crisis intervention.

Responsibilities

• Provide crisis and post-traumatic support for adults in workplace settings.
• Deliver individual and group interventions to employees and managers.
• Write clinical reports and provide recommendations to the Critical Incident Team.

Skills

Psychological First Aid

Crisis Intervention

Group Interventions

Travel Flexibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mental health

Professional license

Job description

Critical Incident and Trauma Responder - Canada

About this position

About Dialogue

Dialogue is the #1 virtual care provider in Canada. By developing our Integrated Health Platform, we provide exceptional online health and wellness programs (primary care, mental health, iCBT, EAP, and wellness) to organizations that want to improve the wellness of their employees and families.

When it comes to our work, we set the bar high. Together, we’re transforming health and helping millions improve their well-being. We’re firm believers that great people don’t settle on:

• Impact
• Community
• Growth

Come as you are. As a proud equal-opportunity employer, Dialogue is dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of citizenship, ethnicity, race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or veteran status. Applicants who require specialized accommodation are encouraged to contact [e-mail].

Your role as a Critical Incident and Trauma Responder

Dialogue is looking for Independent Licensed Professionals to work closely with the Critical Incident Team as a Critical Incident and Trauma Responder. This role is to provide in-person interventions to companies experiencing high-impact events or distressing situations. Please note that this is an independent contract position (in Canada only) requiring availability as needed for interventions in your region.

What you'll be doing

• Provide support in crisis and post-traumatic situations by applying clinical knowledge of acute stress and PTSD through the lens of Psychological First Aid
• Provide individual and group intervention to employees and managers
• Communicate and collaborate with the Critical Incident Team (such as writing clinical reports following in-person interventions, providing recommendations when necessary, etc.)

We'd love to hear from you if you have

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in the mental health field (e.g., psychology, social work, counselling, etc.)
• A professional license and valid professional (liability) insurance
• Extensive knowledge and experience providing psychological first aid intervention to adult populations in critical incident contexts
• You have expertise in facilitating group interventions
• Training and experience in crisis intervention, suicide risk assessment and guiding leadership to foster and maintain team well-being and resilience
• You are very punctual and flexible, as interventions can be planned last minute. Most of our interventions occur during the day and work week
• You must be able to travel to the intervention location either by public transportation or personal vehicle