Reg Mental Health & Wellness Liaison, Lheidli T'enneh, Prince George BC

First Nations Health Authority; West Vancouver; On-site; CAD 84,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

The First Nations Health Authority is seeking a Regional Mental Health and Wellness Liaison to enhance health outcomes for BC First Nations. This permanent, full-time position requires significant mental health experience and aims to connect communities with regional health services. The role includes strategic planning and support for individuals, families, and the community, along with a competitive salary and substantial benefits.

Benefits

Municipal Pension plan with employer contribution

3 weeks’ vacation increasing with service

Access to group health benefits on day 1

14 holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day

Health Care Spending Account

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of significant, recent, and relevant mental health and wellness experience.
• In-depth knowledge of BC mental health and substance use system.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or human services.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals, families, and communities in mental health.
• Improve linkages between health authorities and FNHA.
• Contribute to the development of strategic wellness planning.

Skills

Mental Health Experience

Navigational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services

Job description

The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.

The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.

Title : Regional Mental Health and Wellness Liaison

Salary : $84,250 - $99,117 - $113,985per year (salary range explained below)

Contract : Permanent

Hours : Full time - 37.5 hours per week (core hours 9am-3pm Mon-Fri)

About the role

As Mental Health and Wellness Liaison, you plays integral part in advancing FNHA’s Vision of “Healthy, Vibrant and Self-determining BC First Nations Children, Families and Communities” in collaboration with the regional mental health and substance use care system.

This position works with individuals, families, communities, regional health authority and mental health & substance use teams, including specialized care and support programs, to improve and ensure linkages between regional health authorities and services provided by FNHA and communities. As well, the position provides expert level navigation on the availability of mental health and wellness services and supports across the region to individuals, families and communities. Uses this information to support the development, analysis, and implementation of FNHA’s strategic, operational, community and regional planning, specifically regarding mental health and wellness programs and substance use services.

About you

To be successful in this role you will have :

• 5-7 years of significant, recent and relevant mental health and wellness experience
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services
• In-depth knowledge of BC mental health & substance use system and current landscape of First Nations health in BC

Working at FNHA

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including :

• Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period
• 3 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
• Access to group health benefits, sick leave and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
• And more!

The First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).

Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our FNHA family members to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.

The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full time equivalent hours.

Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements.

The top 10% of the pay range is for the incumbents who are industry experts in the job with the combination of exceptional experience and competencies needed to perform all duties and responsibilities at a superior capability level.

As a health and wellness organization, the FNHA has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.

How to apply

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