Relational Therapist

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Gimli; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority seeks a Relational Therapist to guide couples and families through relationship challenges, providing evidence-based relational therapy within the Community Mental Health program in Gimli.

The role emphasizes empathy, strong communication, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team to support healthy relationships and culturally safe care in the region. Requires master’s in therapy and active registration.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy is required.
• Other relevant master’s degrees in health and social service fields will be considered.
• Active registration with the appropriate registering body is required.
• Minimum of two years’ clinical practice in relationship counselling.
• Experience with telehealth platforms for counselling services.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary staff and promoting inter-professional practice.
• Bilingual ability in English and French is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional guidance to couples and families in navigating relationships.
• Support development of tools to enhance communication and mutual understanding.
• Collaborate with Mental Health and Addictions team to deliver evidence-based relational therapy interventions.
• Promote culturally safe practice and equity in care within the region.

Skills

Empathy

Interpersonal communication

Telehealth experience

Team collaboration

Crisis counseling

Education

Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) or Masters Family Therapy (MFT)

Master's degree in Health/Social Service related field

Job description

Requisition ID: 414136

Position Number: RELTHERAPIST_02

City: Gimli

Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority

Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Gimli Community Health Office

Department / Unit: Community Mental Health

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MGEU

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Salary: As per collective agreement

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority delivers health-care services on First Nation Treaty Territories 1, 2, 3 and 5 and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. We respect that First Nations treaties were made on these territories, acknowledge harms and mistakes, and we dedicate ourselves to collaborate in partnership with First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples in the spirit of reconciliation.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Health Services, the Relational Therapist will provide professional guidance to couples and families in navigating their interpersonal relationships, provide guidance and resources to foster healthy, respectful, and fulfilling relationships. The Relational Therapist will help individuals identify challenges impacting interpersonal relationships and support the development of effective tools to enhance communication and mutual understanding. The role requires a unique blend of empathy, analytical skills, and effective communication techniques to understand and address the diverse needs and dynamics of individuals’ relationships.

The Relational Therapist will work collaboratively with the Mental Health and Addictions management team in promoting and maintaining excellence in the delivery of relevant, evidence-based relational therapy interventions within the mental health and addictions program. The position of Relational Therapist functions in a manner consistent with, and supports the Mission, Vision and Values of the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority.

Interlake-Eastern RHA is committed to responding to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s Calls to Action and creating working environments free of racism for both clients and employees. All staff members are encouraged to seek and identify patterns of harm towards Indigenous, black and marginalized clients and employees and to take actions to disrupt any form of racism. Collectively and individually, we are growing cultural competency capacity by implementing the region’s anti-racism action plan.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT) or Masters Family Therapy (MFT) required.
• Other relevant master’s degrees in a Health and Social Service related field, (e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy),combined with direct clinical experience providing supervised relational therapy, will be considered.
• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the appropriate registering body.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of two (2) years’ clinical practice in providing specific relationship counselling or therapy.
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary staff and promoting inter-professional practice.
• Experience in program planning, evaluation and development.
• Demonstrated ability in using telehealth platforms and virtual platforms in providing counselling services.
• Demonstrated inter-professional collaborative team building abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to problem solve in complex situations.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills with a demonstrated ability to build rapport with individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with individuals, and in the context of family systems, groups and communities.
• Strong problem-solving abilities, with a focus on person-centered treatment planning.
• Proactive attitude toward professional development and continuous learning.
• Valid Manitoba driver’s license.
• Mental and physical ability to meet the demands of the position.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset.
• Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.
• Completes and maintains a satisfactory pre-employment security check.
• Satisfactory employment record.
• Internal applicants must include a current resume with application upon change of department, site, program and or classification.
• As a condition of employment, all successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check (with vulnerable sector screening), adult abuse and child abuse registry checks prior to commencing employment.
• The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels within our workforce. We encourage successful Indigenous individuals to self-declare by completing a voluntary self-declaration as part of the application process.
• Given the cultural diversity of our region, the ability to communicate in more than one language would be considered an asset. Proficiency of both official languages is essential for target and designated bilingual positions.

The Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. Accessibility accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection.