Mental Wellness Clinical Lead

Mental Wellness Clinical Lead

Classification:  Full time, Permanent

Salary:                 $50.00 - $60.00 per hour

Location:            Williams Lake, BC

Deadline:           Until filled

The Tŝilhqot’in National Government is based in Williams Lake, British Columbia serving six communities, including ʔEsdilagh, Tl'etinqox, Tl'esqox, Tŝideldel, Xeni Gwet'in, and Yuneŝit'in. The Tŝilhqot’in National Government’s mission is to support and empower Tŝilhqot’in peoples to exercise their rights to self-determination within their traditional territories in ways which reflect Tŝilhqot’in philosophy, values, experience and culture.

The Mental Wellness Clinical Lead will oversee the Mental Wellness Team of Registered Clinicians that currently work in the 6 Tŝilhqot’in communities as well as further develop the team to include wrap around services in each community.

Key Responsibilities

Use clinical experience to work within the Tŝilhqot’in communities

Liaise, participate in and implement all Tŝilhqot’in expectations for Mental Health

Attend regional meetings and share information with board stakeholders

Submit reports as required throughout the year on initiatives and findings

Provide board-wide direction in Mental Health and wellness promotion, education, initiatives, resources, policies, and procedures

Demonstrate leadership in the development and delivery of capacity-building learning opportunities focused on addressing the nations mental health needs

Provide support and guidance regarding the implementation of social/emotional or well being programming

Establish effective partnership/protocol processes and service delivery in alignment with

policy and procedure

Plan, manage and monitor budgetary expenses with regard to Mental Health

Requirements

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Clinical Counselling/ Clinical Psychology from an accredited university

Specialized in Trauma Therapy modalities

Cultural Competency

Be registered and in good standing with a licensed mental health professional body (BCACC, CCPA, etc.)

Minimum of ten years of experience in a direct care capacity including a minimum of three years’ experience working directly with Aboriginal Clients/communities

Relevant education, training, experience with First Nations communities

Demonstrated excellence in communication skills; both oral and written

Ability to interact effectively with staff and others at all organizational levels both internally and externally

An exceptional knowledge of local, regional and provincial resources

Knowledge of, and ability to apply, an understanding of First Nations cultural humility and safety protocols in work situations

Knowledge of concepts, principles and theories of trans‐cultural counselling, including traditional, homeopathic or other healing practices used in the community

Knowledge of First Nations cultures and backgrounds

Knowledge of mental health models and concepts, namely Indigenous traditional and holistic modalities

Comprehensive knowledge of the diagnosis and treatment of behavioral, social, emotional and mental health/psychiatric problems in First Nation communities

Broad knowledge of mental wellness system and barriers to service for First Nations

Demonstrated ability to provide consultation, leadership and work direction

Knowledge of relevant Mental Health acts in BC

Working Conditions

Travel will be required

Ability to work independently or as part of a team

Manual dexterity required to use desktop computer and additional hardware

Overtime as required

Lifting or moving up to 25lbs may be required

Please send a cover letter, resume and 3 references to:

Jenai Nolin
Human Resources Generalist
Tŝilhqot’in National Government
1729 South Lakeside Drive
Williams Lake, BC V2G 3A9
Email: [email protected]

Preference will be given to those of Aboriginal Ancestry - per Section 16(1) of the Canadian Human Rights Act.

Only those invited to interview will be contacted.