Indigenous Wellness Liaison – Trauma-Informed Community Care

Northern Health; Terrace; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Indigenous benefits

Extended health & dental

Vacation after 1 year

Moving expense support

Referral incentives

Training opportunities

Outdoor activities

Job summary

Northern Health is seeking an Indigenous Wellness Liaison in Terrace, BC to support trauma-informed, culturally safe substance use stabilization services for Indigenous communities. The role involves collaboration with Physicians, Nurses, Mobile Support/Outreach teams, and NFNA/FNHA partners to promote recovery and wellness.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in an Allied Health, Behavioral or Social Science field and two years of related health experience, plus knowledge of Indigenous

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in an Allied Health, Behavioral or Social Science field plus two years of related health experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, culturally safe substance use stabilization services.
• Coordinate assessment, crisis intervention and follow-up with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Cultural safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Allied Health/Behavioral/Social Science

Tools

Meditech

Job description

Northern Health is seeking an Indigenous Wellness Liaison in Terrace, BC to support trauma-informed, culturally safe substance use stabilization services for Indigenous communities. The role involves collaboration with Physicians, Nurses, Mobile Support/Outreach teams, and NFNA/FNHA partners to promote recovery and wellness.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in an Allied Health, Behavioral or Social Science field and two years of related health experience, plus knowledge of Indigenous