SAGKEENG CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (SCFS) is looking for a FULL-TIME Occupational Therapist. 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 a competitive salary and benefits
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts comprehensive mental health assessments.
- Provides observation and assessment of children presenting with mental health issues in the community and school setting.
- Consults with school staff and school-based mental health professionals regarding the implementation of interventions related to behavior, social skills, emotional stress, or trauma.
- Conducts live in-classroom coaching of educators and school staff on implementation of strategies to promote school success.
- Provides children, family, and caregivers mental health education.
- Facilitates class-wide workshops focused on resilience-building mental health modules drawn from cognitive-behavioral techniques.
- Provides training workshops in various settings.
- Participates in the clinical delivery of the team's clinical services, including developing individual service plans and coordinating community resources to maximize optimal mental health outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Master's Degree in a mental health related field such as Occupational Therapy (MOT), Psychology (M.A. Psych (Clinical or ABA), M.Ed Psych) or Social Work (MSW) from an accredited post-secondary school.
- Must be licensed/registered with their respective licensing/regulatory body.
- Minimum 2 years recent and relevant experience in child, adolescent and family mental health.
- Demonstrated working experience with the school system.
- Exceptional clinical skills in the mental health assessment and treatment of children as well as their families.
- Extensive knowledge of provincial mental health community resources and services.
- Knowledge and awareness of cultural and socio-economic factors that inform service provision.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $72,683.00-$86,622.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision care
Schedule:
Application question(s):
- 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 and ceremonial gatherings. Are you open to observing or partaking in these events?
- At this time, would you like to declare yourself as a First Nations candidate?
- Condition of employment is subject to a 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, would you be willing to obtain auto-loss of use?
Education:
- Master's Degree (preferred)
Experience:
- occupational therapy: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
