Indigenous Wellness Liaison — Trauma-Informed Cultural Care

Northern Health - BC; Terrace; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Health in Canada is seeking an Indigenous Wellness Liaison to support Indigenous individuals requiring substance use stabilization services. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally safe care and works with physicians, nurses, outreach teams, and NFNA/FNHA partners to provide coordinated support.

Responsibilities include assessment, crisis intervention, follow-up, and ensuring services are delivered in a respectful, client-centered manner, with potential home visits and

Qualifications

• Experience in trauma-informed and culturally safe care.
• Coordinate assessment, crisis intervention and follow-up.
• Knowledge of Indigenous wellness and harm reduction concepts.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma-informed, culturally safe substance use stabilization services.
• Coordinate assessments and crises interventions with a multidisciplinary team.
• Deliver services in client homes, community, facilities and via tele-health.
• Lead integration of concurrent treatment with other team members.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Cultural safety

Motivational interviewing

CBT

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Northern Health in Canada is seeking an Indigenous Wellness Liaison to support Indigenous individuals requiring substance use stabilization services. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally safe care and works with physicians, nurses, outreach teams, and NFNA/FNHA partners to provide coordinated support.

Responsibilities include assessment, crisis intervention, follow-up, and ensuring services are delivered in a respectful, client-centered manner, with potential home visits and