Job Description

Requisition ID: 366695Position Number: 20015638Posting End Date: September 27, 2024City: WinnipegEmployer: Shared HealthSite: Health Sciences CentreDepartment / Unit: MH Outpatient Allied Health-Social WorkJob Stream: Clinical SupportUnion: MAHCPAnticipated Start Date: 11/25/2024FTE: 0.60Anticipated Shift: DaysWork Arrangement: In PersonDaily Hours Worked: 7.75Annual Base Hours: 2015Salary: $35.513, $36.853, $38.251, $39.704, $41.227, $42.814, $44.450, $46.146, $47.996Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.Position OverviewReporting to both the Director of Patient Services - Mental Health Program, and the Medical Director - Family Therapy Program (for clinical & teaching components), the Coordinator - Family Therapy Service is responsible for:

• Supervising and teaching residents, medical students and members of other healthcare disciplines in the theory and practice of Family Therapy; participating in the evaluation of teaching programs.
• Integrating education and clinical practice in the area of Family Therapy; and developing educational materials.
• Providing expert consultation and guidance to other healthcare professionals and students through clinical leadership, mentoring, education, evaluation and research.
• Contributing to the development and improvement of Family Therapy services by examining, developing, refining and evaluating the body of specialized knowledge and the clinical practices associated with the client population.
• Providing advanced professional family therapy assessment and interventions to clients.

Experience

• Minimum of four years recent related clinical experience, required.
• Previous experience teaching other healthcare professionals and/or students, preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Master\'s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy, Counselling or an equivalent Master\'s degree as recognized by the Centre, required.
• Post-graduate training in specialized clinical services preferred.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Must be registered with the applicable licensing body.

Qualifications and Skills

• Varied knowledge base in systems theory and schools of family therapy.
• Excellent interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional judgment and initiative.
• Demonstrated teaching skills.
• Ability to adapt readily to changing demands and situations, and in turn, exercise appropriate judgment.

Physical Requirements

• May encounter aggressive and/or agitated client/visitors/staff.
• May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress.
• May be occasionally required to work extended hours.
• May be required to work a variety of shifts including weekends.

We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority