Mental Health Clinician, Indigenous Child & Youth

Job No: 157706
Location: Prince Rupert, BC

  • Live, work, and play in Prince Rupert, BC! 
  • Finish each day knowing that you have made a difference in the lives of others
  • Receive full benefits and compensation starting at $37.66/hr, with increases up to $46.15/hr based on hours worked, plus relocation assistance

About Northwest Inter-Nation Family & Community Services Society

Northwest Inter-Nation Family & Community Services Society (NIFCS) is an Aboriginal-based agency that provides family support, guardianship, and caregiver services to seven First Nations communities in the Northwest region of British Columbia. NIFCS knows that our strength lies not only in the words we stand by, but most importantly through the actions of our initiatives. NIFCS is guided by cultural knowledge, values, and wisdom and supported with strategic governance by a First Nations board of directors, representing each community.

NIFCS aims is to be a beacon of light to the seven communities, with the focus on delivering holistic, and community-based programs and services that meet the distinct needs of families. When programs and services are community-based and community-driven, then sustainable community-building actions take place, and communities achieve and promote their own health and well-being.

For more info about NIFCS, please click here.

About the Opportunity

NIFCS is currently looking for a dedicated Mental Health Clinician to work in our Prince Rupert, BC office on a full-time basis. Travel in this position is required (to clients’ residences, Indigenous communities, foster care homes, and other locations as necessary).

Reporting to the NIFCS Executive Director, you will work in consultation with your team to provide a continuum of culturally appropriate services for children, youth, and their families that focus on holistic health and promote their psychological, physical and spiritual well-being in order to achieve balance, harmony and good quality of life. This will involve utilizing a holistic framework and culturally relevant traditional assessment and treatment methods such as storytelling, circle sharing, traditional teachings, and land-based interventions to assess and meet the needs of each child.

Specifically, your tasks will include:

  • Undertaking assessment and developing treatment plans considering the context of Aboriginal history, beliefs, and practice
  • Providing individual and group therapy to Aboriginal children, youth, and their families, including healing circles and other traditional ceremonies in collaboration with, and referrals to, elders and cultural healers
  • Monitoring assessments and treatment plans, evaluating treatment outcomes and services provided, including pre/post assessment measures when appropriate
  • Providing community referrals while consulting and liaising with community professionals
  • Conducting intake, assessment, treatment planning, and discharge with children and youth
  • Liaising, advocating, and referring children and youth to other relevant and appropriate services
  • Developing and implementing community-based programs that address the needs of community members
  • Developing resources to include holistic, spiritual, cultural, and traditional methods

More About You

The successful candidate will possess a Doctorate or Master’s in Counselling or Clinical Psychology, Child and Youth Care, Social Work (Clinical Specialty or equivalent training/education), and 2 years of related experience. Previous experience working with First Nations people, communities, or organizations and clinical experience working in child and youth mental services are considered assets. An equivalent combination of education and experience will also be considered. A valid Class 5 driver's license is required, along with a clean driving abstract. 

To excel in this role, you will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, a high level of confidentiality, the ability to work under pressure with professionalism, and are willing and able to travel by air or sea to provide community-based services as needed. You have knowledge of various therapeutic and counseling modalities, along with the knowledge of assessment and screening tools in determining violence risk and threat. You possess the ability to recognize and respect all cultural diversity with an understanding of diverse Aboriginal culture and traditional approaches to practice, specifically in remote communities, and their inherent challenges and barriers.

As our ideal candidate, you have the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with a multicultural team and various allied professionals, formal and informal community leaders, and knowledge keepers and/or Elders. 

Please note: Pursuant to Section 41 of the BC Human Rights Code, preference may be given to applicants of Aboriginal Ancestry. All employees of NIFCS are required to submit a Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Screening and comply with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), its regulations, and all occupational health and safety policies and procedures. 

For the safety and well-being of our clients and employees, we require proof of COVID-19 vaccination before commencing employment. Accommodations will be made for those exempt from the COVID-19 vaccination, based on grounds protected by relevant human rights law.
 

About the Benefits

In exchange for your hard work and dedication, you will enjoy a competitive salary starting at $37.66, with increases up to $46.15/hr based on hours worked, plus a wide range of benefits, including:

  • Extended health benefits
  • Pension plan 
  • Remote community incentive after certain years of employment ($6000)
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Relocation assistance
  • 3 weeks vacation to start 
  • Professional development opportunities 
  • Vehicle/transportation provided for work purposes
  • Regular team days for employee bonding and appreciation! 

Are you ready to take on a rewarding role that makes a true difference in the lives of children in Indigenous communities? Apply today!

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