Inuit Community Mental Health & Addictions Specialist

Nunatsiavut Government; Newfoundland and Labrador; Sur place; CAD 52 000 - 70 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Paid Leave Package

Group insurance including health and d

Résumé du poste

Nunatsiavut Government invites applications for a Mental Health & Addictions Worker to deliver community-based outreach, education and supports in Inuit communities.

You will provide counselling, develop programs that integrate traditional knowledge, and collaborate with MH&A to promote positive mental health and reduce stigma. Travel within the region is required and you will work with partners across health, social development and community organizations.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Social Work or Mental Health and Addictions with 3–5 years of related experience.
• Self-directed with strong interpersonal, writing and communication skills.
• Able to work effectively as a team player.
• Strong understanding of social, cultural and community issues facing Inuit communities.
• Able to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, agencies, helpers & elders.

Responsabilités

• Develop community engagement and outreach activities to promote mental health and education.
• Promote positive mental health by increasing individuals' and communities' capacity.
• Create programming with awareness resources, skill-building sessions, and access to resources.
• Collaborate with MH&A Manager to develop Inuit-specific promotional materials.
• Facilitate educational workshops on mental health and addictions topics.
• Maintain records of client interactions and monthly reports.
• Provide supportive counselling on an early intervention, short-term basis.
• Offer mental health and addictions supports to individuals, families and groups.
• Work with partners to refer clients to treatment options.
• Provide crisis support as needed and outreach to those needing help.
• Assist individuals to identify treatment needs and complete referrals.
• Support child, parent, and family programs to build parenting skills.
• Collaborate with Department of Health Social Development to plan programming.
• Network with health professionals, elders, and Inuit associations.
• Travel as required.
• Other related duties as required.

Connaissances

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Formation

Diploma in Social Work or Mental Health and Addictions

Description du poste

Nunatsiavut Government invites applications for a Mental Health & Addictions Worker to deliver community-based outreach, education and supports in Inuit communities.

You will provide counselling, develop programs that integrate traditional knowledge, and collaborate with MH&A to promote positive mental health and reduce stigma. Travel within the region is required and you will work with partners across health, social development and community organizations.