Position: Mental Health Clinician
Site: Attawapiskat
Division: Community Mental Health and Addictions
Reports to: Manager of Mental Health & Addictions
Status: Permanent Full Time
The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is seeking an experienced candidate to fill the key role of Mental Health Clinician. The Organization Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is the leading health care provider on the western James Bay coast. WAHA comprises of hospitals in Moose Factory, Fort Albany, and Attawapiskat, with a Health Centre in Moosonee. WAHA also provides regional outpatient programs, as well as Paramedicine services in Moose Factory, Moosonee, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Attawapiskat, and Peawanuck. The span of services, complexity of care needs in the region, and the depth of health integration has made WAHA a leader and a model of health care services in Northern Ontario. WAHA consists of 450 employees, a Physician team, many students, as well as community stakeholders. It is affiliated with Queens University and offers many educational opportunities for current and prospective team members.
Position Profile Requirements
- Knowledge of the Mental Health and Addictions Legislations
- Significant experience in working with First Nations Peoples
- Demonstrated experience in working with mental health and/or addictions issues and concerns
- Motivated professional who can work independently and in a team environment
- Strong organizational skills and time management skills
- Superior verbal and written communication skills
Key Responsibilities
- Provide culturally appropriate mental health and addictions support to clients
- Conduct assessment using various screening tools for the purpose of developing treatment plans
- Develop treatment plans in consultation with clients that reflect their individual needs
- Implement and following through with treatment plans based upon client needs
- Maintain and enhance knowledge of practice and regulations according to the Mental Health Act
- Open communication with manager and co-workers
- Documentation, electronic and otherwise
Qualifications and Experience
- Diploma in Social Service Work or related field is required
- Registered with the College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
- Experience working front line mental health, 3-5 yrs.
- Experience working in a unionized environment
- Experience in working with culturally diverse clientele
How to apply: The successful candidate must provide a valid Criminal Record Check within a specified time frame Please apply in writing, providing three recent work references, quoting Competition #2021-167 to: Human Resources Weeneebayko Area Health Authority P.O. Box 664 Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0
- This competition will remain open till a suitable candidate us hired
- Resumes can be emailed or faxed to 705-658-4917
- For more information contact the Human Resources team by email above
- Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
- Internal applicants who meet the qualification and experience requirements and are in good standing with the organization’s attendance management policy are strongly encouraged to apply
Reference ID: 2021-167
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Life insurance
- RRSP match
- Vision care
- Wellness program
Schedule:
Supplemental pay types:
Application question(s):
- Are you legally entitled to work in Canada?
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