First Nations Mental Health & Addictions Clinician

Location: Fort St. James

Embrace a fulfilling opportunity as a Mental Health & Addictions Clinician with Northern Health, focusing on First Nations care. Utilize your skills for assessment, treatment planning, and client support.

This position is especially open to individuals of First Nation, Inuit, Métis, or Indigenous ancestry. You will assess and coordinate care while working within a multidisciplinary team to promote psychosocial health. This outreach role will involve engaging directly with First Nations communities to deliver timely and relevant services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide comprehensive client assessments and care

• Collaborate on treatment options with healthcare teams

• Promote client self-management and education

• Engage in crisis response efforts

• Offer cultural consultation and intervention strategies

Requirements:

• Must be registered with BCCSW or BCACC

• Strong understanding of Indigenous health issues

• Experience in mental health and addictions

• Ability to work within diverse teams

• Focus on enhancing community health outcomes

Utilize your expertise to make a vital difference in the mental health landscape for Indigenous communities.