Job Description

SAGKEENG CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (SCFS) is looking for a FULL-TIME MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN. You practice empathy, understanding and patience. You promote a safe therapeutic environment. You will be joining a creative, initiative, and dynamic multi-disciplinary team. You are knowledgeable of SCFS, Sagkeeng First Nation and Indigenous culture. This position reports to SCFS Biidaaziiway Gamik Unit Clinical Director. SCFS offers competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications:

Master's Degree in social services (Psychology, Social Work, Counselling, Education (Clinical/Counselling)). Related field and experience will be considered. Three (3) years' recent, related experience working with children, youth and families in a mental health setting or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Current membership/registration with the appropriate registering/licensing body. Valid MB Driver's License. Travel will require the use of a personal vehicle.
Skills and Abilities:

Understanding of Manitoba's health and social welfare system. Knowledge of the principles of recovery in mental illness. Comprehensive knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of behavioural, social, emotional, and mental health/psychiatric problems in children and youth. Knowledgeable of mental illness diagnosis, treatment, and psychopharmacology (indications and side-effects). Knowledgeable of psychotherapeutic and counseling skills. - Knowledgeable of other facilities and community resources. Demonstrated ability to perform psychosocial assessments and provide treatment planning and care. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. Demonstrated ability to establish workload priorities. Demonstrated ability to take clinical input and direction. Demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a multidisciplinary team. Demonstrated ability to problem solve. - Demonstrated ability to deal effectively with conflict and crisis situations. Demonstrated ability to provide consultation, leadership, and work direction.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,614.00-$97,535.00 per year

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance Paid time off RRSP match Tuition reimbursement Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift
Application question(s):

At this time, would you like to declare yourself as a First Nations Candidate? Condition of employment is subject to clear criminal/abuse and prior contact check; would this be a problem? Condition of employment is having a valid class 5 driver's license, reliable-insured vehicle and if requested third party liability (2 million)? SCFS is a First Nation child welfare agency which is rooted in traditional values and practices where employees are encouraged to observe or partake in our spiritual ceremonial gatherings. Are you open to observing or partaking in these events?
Education:

Master's Degree (preferred)
Work Location: In person