Trauma Therapist

Employment Opportunity:
Trauma Therapist
Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre is centrally located in the urban Indigenous community of Halifax and is looking for (1) Trauma Therapist.

Trauma Therapists provide individual and group therapeutic counselling services to individuals of all gender identities, aged 15 years up, who have experienced sexualized and gender-based violence. Therapy services are offered in-person, via phone, and online.

Location:

Halifax, NS
Salary Range: $78, 000 per year
Employment Term: 1 year contract with options for annual renewal, Full time hours (35 hours/ week)

Reports To:

IMHW Program Manager

Key Responsibilities

Ensure the program delivery is congruent with the Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre’s mission, vision and philosophy.

Provide individual trauma therapy counselling sessions for clients in all stages of our work

Co-facilitate group-based trauma therapy sessions when available and as scheduled

Plan, organize and facilitate cultural healing circles, and/or other group interventions for Indigenous community members

Provide supportive and information-based sessions to non-offending parents and partners

Record and maintain up to date formal client records in accordance with professional college requirements

Enter and maintain updated client profiles and client session statistics on MNFC Database

Provide mental health & wellness support from a culturally trauma informed approach and embody the principles of Two-Eyed Seeing/Etuaptmumk

Connect clients to community cultural resources, supports, and meaningful activities as required.

Plan interventions, programs, and conduct program evaluation.

Ensure confidentiality of the community members and information is maintained.

Collaborate with internal and external community partners to ensure smooth referrals and client bridging between programs

Ensure therapy skills remain updated in accordance with professional College requirements

Ensure ongoing training around trauma-informed and culturally relevant best practices

Provide occasional community-based training and presentations when time and resources allow

Contribute to organizational culture by attending team meetings, serving on committees or working groups, providing input and feedback on new policies and procedures, and/or participating in community events as appropriate.

Supervise placement students as appropriate.

Work collaboratively with all team members and partnering organizations to achieve desired services and outcomes.

May perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Graduate level degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychotherapy, or Psychology and registered with associated regulatory body (NSCSW, NSCCT)

3+ overall years of experience in providing individual counselling, crisis support, and advocacy

Experience working with Indigenous communities is essential

1+ years of post-graduate specialized experience related to sexual assault/abuse with a focus on therapeutic counselling considered an asset

Advanced training, knowledge, and skills in working with complex relational trauma and dissociation considered an asset

Strong knowledge of local community organizations and systems to facilitate referrals, collaboration, and networking is preferred

Demonstrated understanding of two-eyed seeing approaches to mental well-being.

Ability to engage and remain present with people who are highly activated in crisis states

Knowledge of the intersectional dimension of systemic inequalities, including but not limited to racism, colonialism, sexism/misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, classism/poverty, ableism, ageism, etc.

Demonstrated experience in networking, advocating and collaborating to improve under-served populations’ access to services

Proven ability to work as part of a collaborative team following relational values and practices

Able to consult with supervisor in addressing challenging client situations and in monitoring and addressing vicarious trauma

Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to manage psychological demands of working with clients who are at different stages of emotional healing and recovery, assisting and supporting clients experiencing…