The Adams Lake Indian Band (ALIB) is seeking two dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Clinicians—one full-time (1.0 FTE) and one part-time (0.5 FTE)—to join our expanding health and wellness team. These roles will serve members of Adams Lake Indian Band, Skwlāx te Secwepemcúl̓ecw (Squilax), and Neskonlith Indian Band, delivering services grounded in trauma-informed, culturally safe, and wholistic mental wellness approaches.
These are four-year term positions funded through the Primary Care Network (PCN), with the potential for extension based on program success and future funding. Clinicians will work under the direction of the Sexqeltqin Senior Health Officer and collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams across all three communities. An ALIB band vehicle will be made available for work related travel.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Performs all duties and responsibilities in accordance with Adams Lake Indian Band policies and procedures
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Provide trauma-informed, client-centered therapeutic mental health counselling
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Screen referrals and assess client eligibility in collaboration with physicians and care teams
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Build strong therapeutic relationships using culturally rooted, interpersonal approaches
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Respond to acute and chronic trauma, including:
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Sexual assault
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Overdose and sudden death
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Systemic racism and intergenerational trauma
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Advocate for and support clients and their families throughout the healing continuum
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Develop treatment and care plans, including discharge, hospital follow-up, and service transitions
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Coordinate crisis intervention and connect clients with appropriate legal, medical, and social services
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Support preparation of documentation, including:
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Treatment centre applications
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Social/medical documents
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Protection orders
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Victim Services forms and compensation
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Collaborate in care conferences with interdisciplinary teams and community partners
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Maintain accurate clinical documentation in EMR systems
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Contribute to the development of a comprehensive community care plan, identifying responsible clinicians and system-level solutions
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Submit monthly, quarterly, and annual reports including service data and program outcomes
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Performs other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS
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Master’s degree in an Allied Health, Social Work, Counselling Psychology, or other related field
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Current registration (in good standing) with a recognized BC regulatory body (e.g., BCACC, CCPA, BCCSW)
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Minimum 2 years of clinical experience working with individuals facing mental health and social challenges
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Experience in First Nations or Indigenous community-based settings preferred
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Experience supporting individuals with concurrent disorders and/or intergenerational trauma
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Familiarity with decolonizing and culturally safe practices
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Knowledge of trauma and sexual assault response, with crisis intervention capabilities
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Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and mental wellness planning
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Completion of 3rd Party Reporting and First Responder Sexual Assault/Abuse training
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Strong critical thinking and crisis management skills
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Exceptional confidentiality, communication, and record-keeping abilities
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Physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Those normally associated with a typical office environment. Continuous visual concentration on computer/laptop. Physical ability to lift up to 30 lbs.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Most work is performed in a typical office environment.
EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE
Office – Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Valid BC Class 5 Drivers License with drivers abstract (copy)
BONA FIDE JOB REQUIREMENTS
Current Criminal Records Check with vulnerable sector clearance, with results acceptable to ALIB
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:
1 Full time fixed term position up to maximum 40 hours per week.
1 Part time fixed term position up to maximum 25 hours per week.
Wage range: $50.00 – $55.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience
Band vehicles will be provided for work-related travel.
WHY US?
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a defined contribution pension scheme, health, vision, and dental coverage, LTD, AD&D, and life insurance and an employee assistance program. In addition to a starting vacation entitlement of two weeks we typically provide a two-week paid winter break and provide paid sick/personal days in addition to Statutory or Designated holidays.
Competition remains open until filled.
All interested candidates are asked to submit a detailed cover letter and resume with references to: https://workforcenow.adp.com/recruitment/alib
Preference may be given to qualified ALIB band members and individuals who self-identify as First Nation, Inuit, or Indigenous ancestry. All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. If you have any questions about the position, difficulties applying, or require an accommodation during the selection process, which is available upon request, please contact us either via telephone at: 250-679-2214 or email: [email protected]
ALIB reserves the right to withdraw, cancel, postpone, or revise advertised positions; although we acknowledge all those interested in the position, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
