Mental Health Clinician - (18-Month Term Position)

Sagkeeng Child & Family Services, Inc; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sagkeeng Child & Family Services is seeking a full-time Mental Health Clinician to join their dynamic multi-disciplinary team. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree in social services and experience working with children, youth, and families. This role emphasizes the importance of empathy and understanding while promoting mental health and recovery within the community. Candidates should be knowledgeable about indigenous culture and demonstrate effective communication and assessment skills.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• Master's Degree (Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Education).
• Three years of recent experience in mental health setting or equivalent.
• Current registration with licensing body.

Responsibilities

• Promote a safe therapeutic environment for clients.
• Join a multi-disciplinary team providing mental health services.
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and treatment planning.

Skills

Understanding of Manitoba’s health and social welfare system

Knowledge of recovery in mental illness

Psychotherapeutic and counseling skills

Effective communication

Ability to problem solve

Education

Master's Degree in social services

Job description

SAGKEENG CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (SCFS) is looking for a FULL-TIME MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN. You practice empathy, understanding and patience. You promote a safe therapeutic environment. You will be joining a creative, initiative, and dynamic multi-disciplinary team. You are knowledgeable of SCFS, Sagkeeng First Nation and Indigenous culture. This position reports to SCFS Biidaaziiway Gamik Unit Clinical Director. SCFS offers competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in social services (Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Education (Clinical/Counselling)). Related field and experience will be considered.
• Three (3) years’ recent, related experience working with children, youth and families in a mental health setting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Current membership/registration with the appropriate registering/licensing body.
• Valid MB Driver’s License. Travel will require the use of a personal vehicle.

Skills and Abilities:

• Understanding of Manitoba’s health and social welfare system.
• Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness.
• Comprehensive knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of behavioural, social, emotional, and mental health/psychiatric problems in children and youth.
• Knowledgeable of mental illness diagnosis, treatment, and psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects).
• Knowledgeable of psychotherapeutic and counseling skills. - Knowledgeable of other facilities and community resources.
• Demonstrated ability to perform psychosocial assessments and provide treatment planning and care.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities.
• Demonstrated ability to take clinical input and direction.
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve. - Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict and crisis situations.
• Demonstrated ability to provide consultation, leadership, and work direction.