Job Description

Requisition ID: 320289 Position Number: 21000332 Posting End Date: September 1, 2022 City: Winnipeg Site: Shared Health Work Location: MATC 203-1700 Ellice Ave 203-1700 Ellice Ave Department / Unit: Rural & Northern Telehealth - Jordan's P Job Stream: Clinical Union: SH MGEU-158 Anticipated Start Date: ASAP FTE: 0.60 Anticipated Shift: Days Daily Hours Worked: 7.50 Annual Base Hours: 1950 Salary: $37.436, $38.825, $40.341, $41.896, $43.521, $44.802
First Nations, Metis, and Inuit candidates are encouraged to apply. MATC is committed to providing an accessible workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centred 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 Overview

The Manitoba Adolescent Treatment Centre (MATC) embraces the goal of Jordan's Principle to ensure that all children and youth have access to the health services they need in a timely manner. Sited within MATC services, this Mental Health Clinician position will primarily focus on receiving and responding to requests for service. The Mental Health Clinician will provide consultation, triage and initial assessments of needs for the purposes of preparing youth and their families for ongoing treatment within the service. Specific duties will also include establishing and maintaining liaison with First Nation community resources, health services, other Jordan’s Principle partners and stakeholders. This position is based in Winnipeg with service delivery occurring largely over the phone or via Telehealth or other virtual means. Occasional travel to First Nations communities throughout Manitoba may be required. The Mental Health Clinician will work in collaboration with psychiatrists, primary care physicians, nursing station staff, community service providers, clients and their families.

Experience

• Experience working with a variety of First Nations communities; their culture and healing practices.
• Experience completing suicide risk assessments, clinical care planning and system navigation.
• Experience developing and delivering mental health education is considered an asset.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Qualified as a Psychiatric Nurse, Occupational Therapist, Social Worker (MSW) or Family Therapist (MMFT).

An equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Staff not licensed/registered with a legislated professional body must be registered/certified with an appropriate Association.

Qualifications and Skills

• Training and demonstrated skill in several of the following areas: clinical assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, play therapy and systems intervention.
• Core knowledge of child and adolescent development and mental health issues in childhood and adolescence.
• An appreciation and understanding of the impact that colonization has had on First Nations communities in Manitoba.
• Skilled in building collaborative working partnerships with a variety of service providers and Jordan's Principle service coordinators/case managers, clients and families.
• Knowledge and experience working within First Nations communities an asset.

First Nations, Metis, and Inuit candidates are encouraged to apply. MATC is committed to providing an accessible workplace. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Physical Requirements

Not applicable 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.