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SHIBOGAMA HEALTH JOB DESCRIPTION
PROGRAM: PAYAHTAKENEMOWIN WELLNESS PROGRAM
JOB TITLE: Clinical Lead – Community Mental Wellness Services
POSITION DETAILS: Full time position based in Sioux Lookout, ON
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
The Shibogama Payahtakenemowin Wellness Program has been designated responsibility over mental wellness service coordination in partnership with the Shibogama communities. The program is a resource in providing access to cultural resource people, mental health professionals and other social service workers who are informed in Indigenous knowledge and healing, and Western-based knowledge systems of overall community wellness, including mental health and addictions. This includes services delivered at the community level, as well as the coordination of programs for youth who are out of their communities attending secondary school and /or receiving specialized services.
Receiving direction from Shibogama Community Leadership and Health Directors, the Payahtakenemowin Wellness Program staff work closely with community-based resource teams and front-line workers to meet the following objectives:
· Improve access to needed specialized services where gaps exist.
· Enhance knowledge, skills, and capacities of community front line workers.
· Provide support via a team approach of consultation, clinical supervision, coaching and mentoring.
· Build and/or strengthen bridges between Indigenous and mainstream approaches to wellness.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Clinical Lead oversees the effective delivery of programs, interventions, and service coordination of mental wellness services for communities in the Shibogama First Nation tribal area. Under the direction of the Shibogama Health Director or designate, the Clinical Lead works with other program staff to identify and implement effective, evidence-informed, and culturally appropriate programs, workshops, events, and awareness campaigns to increase overall well-being for Shibogama community members.
The Clinical Lead works in close collaboration with other staff members of the Payahtakenemowin Wellness Program and Shibogama Health to ensure that services are consistent with the vision and mandate of the Shibogama First Nations Council and Shibogama communities.
SUPERVISION
The Clinical Lead reports directly to the Shibogama Health Director or designate.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Clinical Lead is responsible for the administration and coordination of the Payahtakenemowin Community Mental Wellness Team and other community-based mental health services provided to the Shibogama communities. Working closely with Health Directors and leadership of the Shibogama communities, the Clinical Lead also provides clinical support and training for community resource teams and contracted mental health counsellors. The Clinical Lead also supports Shibogama communities in the delivery of their community-based Suboxone programs, the monitoring external mental health resources and provides consultation for the delivery of therapeutic services as needed to build upon capacity of community-based programs and services.
Duties of this position include the following:
1. Community Engagement, Partnerships and Service Integration
a. Maintain and enhance formal partnerships with the Shibogama First Nation communities.
b. Foster community collaboration, involvement, and support to ensure the Program is responsive to the needs and goals as identified by each community.
c. Work closely with community Health Directors to ensure that service coordination and programming is alignment with local priorities and objectives.
d. Travel to member communities regularly to strengthen and enhance relationships.
e. Provide ongoing clinical and training support to the community-based resource teams.
f. Provide critical incident stress debriefing to all resource team workers after each traumatic incident.
g. Recommend appropriate training for the community resource teams, which will include compiling relevant components for self-directed learning by interested resource team workers.
h. Attend local and regional meetings, as required to keep abreast of needs of communities and the political climate of the region.
2. Program Development, Implementation and Evaluation
a. Reinstate the Payahtakenemowin Advisory Circle which will include recruitment of membership, development and updating of terms of reference and facilitating regular meetings and annual gatherings.
b. Travel regularly to the communities to facilitate ongoing clinical consultations and in-person training with community-based resource teams.
c. Provide clinical consultation and advisory support during monthly virtual individual case conferences with community-based resource teams and on case management conference calls and meetings regarding complex and high-risk clients. This includes support with client assessments, files, referrals, and other paperwork.
d. Keep current on evidence-informed and culturally appropriate approaches for family, group, and individual counselling.
e. Work closely with designated community representatives to collect, analyze, and share the mental health data from community mental wellness activities, crisis incidents, and identified trends.
f. Work with communities to develop effective crisis intervention strategies.
g. Participate in interagency planning and service coordination activities to enhance service continuity and effectiveness. This will include coordinating/attending case conferences with regional and local agencies, such as Tikinagan Child and Family Services, NODIN Mental Health Services and Firefly.
h. Provide clinical consultation and be present in case review meetings where cases involve danger to children and their families. This will include facilitating clear communication regarding referrals for child protection to child welfare agencies, and communication of investigation outcomes and follow-up plans to the appropriate community-based and other agencies.
i. Support the implementation of community-based mental health related protocols as determined through consultation with Health Directors and Community Resource Teams.
j. Ensure that programs and services delivered reflect the needs of communities, while providing culturally appropriate knowledge transfer and capacity building, giving required support, and that consultation/training is provided to frontline staff working in the member communities.
k. Participate in comprehensive program evaluation process under the guidance of the Advisory Circle and member communities.
Provide input, as requested, to assist in the development of strategies to address program or service changes due to funding structures and requests /direction from Shibogama Chiefs and/or the Payahtakenemowin Advisory Circle.
3. Staff Recruitment, Supervision and Support
a. Provide administrative supervision, clinical supervision and peer support to the CMWT staff, resource people and contractors to ensure that communities are receiving appropriate service in accordance with the identified needs of communities and ethical social work and psychotherapy regulations and guidelines.
b. Participate in the recruitment of staff and overseeing their roles in the development and implementation of therapeutic services provided by the Program.
c. Provide consistent individual clinical consultation and peer support to program staff to ensure that community members are receiving appropriate service in accordance with their identified needs and objectives of the program.
d. Ensure regular monthly staff meetings occur, offering opportunities for team/individual debriefings and self-care sessions for program staff.
e. Actively engage and participate in supervisory process with staff, including the completion of performance reviews in accordance with the organization’s human resource policies and procedures.
4. Documentation, Record Keeping, and Accountability Measures
a. Ensure the financial accountability of the program by monitoring the financial records and ensuring expenditures conform to the approved budget.
b. Complete all required documentation/statistical activities and reports, as required.
c. Ensure the accurate and timely completion of progress notes, as per agency policy, on designated client record keeping systems.
d. Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all other administrative documentation including timesheets, expense claims, vacation and time off requests, and training requests.
e. Complete other documentation that may be required from time-to-time.
5. Performance Management and Professional Development
a. Adhere to organization’s policies and procedures.
b. Stay current on relevant legislation and best practices, current research related to position.
c. Participate in ongoing professional development and mandatory training.
d. Actively engage and participate in supervisory process as requested.
e. Support ongoing opportunities for program staff to participate in cultural knowledge development, professional skills training, and other opportunities to enhance the quality of services for communities.
6. Other Duties as Assigned
a. Participate in agency activities, e.g., special projects, committee work, special events, etc.
b. Participate in quality improvement activities at the team, program and organizational level.
c. Participate in external committees, as required.
d. Assume other supervisory roles, as directed by the Shibogama Health Director or their designate.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Training and Qualifications
· Master’s level degree preferred in Social Work, Psychology or another relevant discipline is preferred. Relevant education and training in combination with a Bachelor level degree in a related field may also be considered.
· Two years supervisory experience in First Nations’ mental health and addictions services.
· Five years direct service experience in mental health and addictions.
· Specialized training related to trauma-informed practices appropriate to Indigenous communities.
· Knowledge and experience in working with First Nation, provincial and federal government systems of health or social services.
· Membership or membership qualification in a recognized provincial regulatory body.
Demonstrated Skills and Abilities:
Thorough understanding and demonstrated application of Indigenous approaches to mental health and healing approaches, with an understanding of blending Western and Indigenous approaches, as appropriate.
Demonstrated experience in successful approval of funding proposals and grant applications.
Proficient time management and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while prioritizing work responsibilities.
Excellent communication skills: oral, written, and interpersonal. Fluency in Oji-Cree is preferred.
· Sound proficiency in current IT applications, including MS Office applications, databases, and the use of virtual platforms.
Ability to work independently, while collaborating effectively as a team member.
Proficiency in legislation related to confidentiality in community-based mental health services.
Demonstrated interpersonal and leadership skills, with experience in conflict resolution.
Knowledge in developing workplans related to project meeting deliverables, program evaluation and establishing long term objectives.
Skilled in group facilitation for a variety of audiences, including community presentations and staff training.
Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective partnerships with a variety of stakeholders.
Effective personal stress management strategies and positive coping skills, with a commitment to personal wellness and substance-free living.
Availability and flexibility to work outside of usual work hours, as required. This includes being available for on-call responsibilities and to respond to crisis situations, as needed.
Must be willing and able to travel as required to fly-in communities frequently and as required in crisis situations.
Successful candidate must provide a clean, current CPIC and VSS.
Must possess a valid driver’s license and provide a current driving abstract.
To apply for this job please visit shib.ca.