Mental Health Clinician - n.St’át’imc
First Nations Health Authority
Date: 3 weeks ago
City: Kamloops, BC
Contract type: Full time
FNHA Overview
Expression of Interest
About Us
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.
The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.
Title: Mental Health Clinician - Takemkálh kws lhaxw (Our Place to Heal) - Primary Care Centre - St’át’imc (Lillooet) BC
Salary: $86,778 - $102,091 - $117,405 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: This position is a 2-year term with the FNHA. When the term position ends with the FNHA, it is intended that this position will be offered as a permanent role with the St’át’imc Primary Care Clinic.
Hours: Standard Hours - 37.5 hours per week
Location: Lillooet, BC (Occasional travel to the St’át’imc Nation Communities and infrequent travel throughout the interior region)
FNPCI Initiative
The First Nations-led Primary Care Initiative (FNPCI) aims to improve access to primary health-care services for First Nations people across BC in a way that is culturally safe and closer to home. The FNPCI is part of the province’s primary care strategy, which is integrating team-based care in communities throughout B.C. and changing the way primary care is delivered with the creation of primary care networks in partnership with the Regional Health Authorities.
In order to meet the health and wellness needs of First Nations people, it is very important that primary care is culturally safe and culturally informed where Indigenous ways of knowing and being are woven into services.
One of the main objectives of the FNPCI is to develop new First Nations Primary Health Care Centres in rural and urban locations across the province.
The centres will provide access to culturally safe, quality primary health care services for First Nations people and their families. The aim is for clients to feel safe, welcomed, valued, respected and heard when they access care services at one of these centres.
About The Centre
The Takemkálh kws lhaxw (Our Place to Heal) - Primary Care Centre - St’át’imc (Lillooet) BC (PCC) provides culturally safe, trauma-informed primary care services to the six St’át’imc First Nations Communities: Ts’kw’aylaxw, T'it'q'et, Xwisten, Xaxli’p, Sekw'el'was, and Tsal'alh. The St’át’imc PCC will provide holistic care for First Nations people and their families, incorporating First Nations ways of knowing and being in all service design and delivery. The St’át’imc PCC will begin operating out of the current FNHA Nursing Clinic located in Lillooet. The current location includes outreach services to each of the six Communities and will see the space shared between the primary care team and the nursing team. The St’át’imc PCC will provide a safe space for First Nations people and their families to seek high quality primary care services.
Working at St’át’imc PCC is guided by the foundational Vision and Seven Directives of the FNHA, emphasizing care, respect, and excellence in serving First Nations communities. The centre champions wellness and seizes the unique opportunity to drive transformative changes in First Nations health and wellness. It is an ideal place for those passionate about making a difference, who are open to cultural understanding, and ready to embrace challenges. As a young and evolving organization, St’át’imc offers rich opportunities for transformational learning and personal growth, fostering a sense of purpose that goes beyond professional duties. Here, the work you do impacts not only the lives of those served but also your own, all while collaborating closely with culturally rich First Nations communities in British Columbia.
About The Role
This primary care Mental Health Clinician position forms part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team that practices from an Indigenous worldview that recognizes and respects the values, beliefs and customs of individuals, families and communities as well as adhering to best practices current to the field. The position provides team based, trauma-informed care by creating a culturally safe environment in order to promote, maintain and/or restore client health. Mental health services, including consultation, intake, assessment, collaborative care planning, education, navigation and connection to other resources, will be done through decolonizing lensed approach, being aware of clients’ intersectionality and healing journey to design treatment that would be tailored to meet clients’ specific needs.
About You
Education
Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.
The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full time equivalent hours.
Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements. The top 10% of the pay range is for the incumbents who are industry experts in the job with the combination of exceptional experience and competencies needed to perform all duties and responsibilities at a superior capability level.
As a health and wellness organization, the FNHA has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.
How To Apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.
Anticipated hire Fall 2024
FNHA may invite members of partner organizations to work with FNHA on an interview panel to interview and select job candidates. Members of the interview panel might include non-FNHA staff such as members of the First Nations Health Council, First Nations Health Directors Association, First Nations Community partners, or other public partners. By applying for this job posting, you acknowledge and consent to your application, resume, and references being shared with all members of the interview panel. This personal information will be held in strict confidence and protected according to the Personal Information Protection Act.
For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
For information about Cultural Safety and Humility (fnha.ca) and for information about Land Acknowledgements
If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at [email protected]
Follow us at: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram
Expression of Interest
About Us
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.
The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.
Title: Mental Health Clinician - Takemkálh kws lhaxw (Our Place to Heal) - Primary Care Centre - St’át’imc (Lillooet) BC
Salary: $86,778 - $102,091 - $117,405 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: This position is a 2-year term with the FNHA. When the term position ends with the FNHA, it is intended that this position will be offered as a permanent role with the St’át’imc Primary Care Clinic.
Hours: Standard Hours - 37.5 hours per week
Location: Lillooet, BC (Occasional travel to the St’át’imc Nation Communities and infrequent travel throughout the interior region)
FNPCI Initiative
The First Nations-led Primary Care Initiative (FNPCI) aims to improve access to primary health-care services for First Nations people across BC in a way that is culturally safe and closer to home. The FNPCI is part of the province’s primary care strategy, which is integrating team-based care in communities throughout B.C. and changing the way primary care is delivered with the creation of primary care networks in partnership with the Regional Health Authorities.
In order to meet the health and wellness needs of First Nations people, it is very important that primary care is culturally safe and culturally informed where Indigenous ways of knowing and being are woven into services.
One of the main objectives of the FNPCI is to develop new First Nations Primary Health Care Centres in rural and urban locations across the province.
The centres will provide access to culturally safe, quality primary health care services for First Nations people and their families. The aim is for clients to feel safe, welcomed, valued, respected and heard when they access care services at one of these centres.
About The Centre
The Takemkálh kws lhaxw (Our Place to Heal) - Primary Care Centre - St’át’imc (Lillooet) BC (PCC) provides culturally safe, trauma-informed primary care services to the six St’át’imc First Nations Communities: Ts’kw’aylaxw, T'it'q'et, Xwisten, Xaxli’p, Sekw'el'was, and Tsal'alh. The St’át’imc PCC will provide holistic care for First Nations people and their families, incorporating First Nations ways of knowing and being in all service design and delivery. The St’át’imc PCC will begin operating out of the current FNHA Nursing Clinic located in Lillooet. The current location includes outreach services to each of the six Communities and will see the space shared between the primary care team and the nursing team. The St’át’imc PCC will provide a safe space for First Nations people and their families to seek high quality primary care services.
Working at St’át’imc PCC is guided by the foundational Vision and Seven Directives of the FNHA, emphasizing care, respect, and excellence in serving First Nations communities. The centre champions wellness and seizes the unique opportunity to drive transformative changes in First Nations health and wellness. It is an ideal place for those passionate about making a difference, who are open to cultural understanding, and ready to embrace challenges. As a young and evolving organization, St’át’imc offers rich opportunities for transformational learning and personal growth, fostering a sense of purpose that goes beyond professional duties. Here, the work you do impacts not only the lives of those served but also your own, all while collaborating closely with culturally rich First Nations communities in British Columbia.
About The Role
This primary care Mental Health Clinician position forms part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team that practices from an Indigenous worldview that recognizes and respects the values, beliefs and customs of individuals, families and communities as well as adhering to best practices current to the field. The position provides team based, trauma-informed care by creating a culturally safe environment in order to promote, maintain and/or restore client health. Mental health services, including consultation, intake, assessment, collaborative care planning, education, navigation and connection to other resources, will be done through decolonizing lensed approach, being aware of clients’ intersectionality and healing journey to design treatment that would be tailored to meet clients’ specific needs.
About You
Education
- A Master’s degree in Psychology, Counselling, or related health professional qualifications with a specialization in mental health or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
- Advanced training in threat/risk assessment and/or trauma response, as well as training in brief intervention approaches (such as CBT, motivational interview, SBTA, etc.).
- Current practicing registration with the applicable professional governing body in B.C. plus, designation as either a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), a Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), or a Registered Social Worker (RSW).
- Current valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s license and willing to submit a driver's abstract.
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience working with complex social systems or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Three (3) years' recent direct experience in a clinical mental health and addictions setting working with children and youth and/or adults.
- Three (3) years’ recent related experience conducting mental health, addictions, threat/risk, and trauma assessments, intervention, and post-vention treatment services to individuals living with mental health and substance use disorders.
- Experience working with First Nations people and communities, providing mental health services that integrate holistic Indigenous approaches.
- Care coordination experience within a multi-disciplinary team and including external partners is an asset.
- Experience utilizing intervention techniques and skills, including motivational interviewing, somatic experiencing modalities, and trauma-specific services.
Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:
- Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% (after 3 months)
- 3 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 public holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day, National Day of Truth and Reconciliation, Easter Monday and Boxing Day
- Access to group health benefits and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
- And more!
Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.
The Pay Range is the minimum and maximum annual salary based on full time equivalent hours.
Incumbents are typically hired, transferred or promoted between the minimum and midpoint of the range based on their knowledge, skills, abilities and experience in relation to the role requirements. The top 10% of the pay range is for the incumbents who are industry experts in the job with the combination of exceptional experience and competencies needed to perform all duties and responsibilities at a superior capability level.
As a health and wellness organization, the FNHA has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.
How To Apply
If this sound likes the opportunity for you, please click on the 'Apply for Job' button.
Anticipated hire Fall 2024
FNHA may invite members of partner organizations to work with FNHA on an interview panel to interview and select job candidates. Members of the interview panel might include non-FNHA staff such as members of the First Nations Health Council, First Nations Health Directors Association, First Nations Community partners, or other public partners. By applying for this job posting, you acknowledge and consent to your application, resume, and references being shared with all members of the interview panel. This personal information will be held in strict confidence and protected according to the Personal Information Protection Act.
For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-us
For information about Cultural Safety and Humility (fnha.ca) and for information about Land Acknowledgements
If you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at [email protected]
Follow us at: Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Instagram
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