Relational Therapist

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority; Selkirk; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority in Selkirk is seeking a Relational Therapist to support couples and families through evidence-based relational therapy. The role emphasizes empathy, analytical thinking, and effective communication to address diverse interpersonal dynamics.

The successful candidate will work with the Mental Health and Addictions team, using telehealth and in-person modalities as required, and align with the organization’s mission and values while supporting

Qualifications

• Master’s degree required in Marriage and Family Therapy or related field.
• Active registration with the appropriate regulatory body is required.
• Minimum two years of clinical relationship counselling/therapy experience.
• Experience with telehealth or virtual counselling platforms.
• Ability to work in inter-professional teams and develop programs.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional guidance to couples and families to navigate interpersonal relationships.
• Identify challenges affecting relationships and develop tools to enhance communication.
• Collaborate with Mental Health and Addictions management to deliver evidence-based relational therapy.
• Support alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, and values.

Education

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

Other relevant master’s degrees in a Health and Social Service related field (e.g. Social Work, Psychology, Occupational Therapy)

Active registration with the appropriate registering body

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

Ability to use telehealth/virtual platforms for counselling

Inter-professional collaborative team building abilities

Tools

Telehealth platforms

Job description

Requisition ID: 414156
Position Number: RELTHERAPIST_01
City: Selkirk
Employer: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority
Site: Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority - Selkirk Community Mental Health Office
Department / Unit: 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.

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.