Cultural Care Practitioner - Toronto, Canada - Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
Description
Job Number: 929098Category:
Shkaabe Makwa
Positions Available: 3
Years Experience Required: 7
Location:
Toronto, Ontario
Posted Date:
Feb 21, 2024
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Cultural Care Practitioner (Traditional Healer,
Elder, Cultural Resource, Knowledge Keeper) - X3
Shkaabe Makwa, Clinical Services
Position Description
Shkaabe Makwa, Clinical Services is a culturally integrated program for the healing and recovery of First Nations, Inuit and Métis clients and patients with substance use and mental health concerns.
Shkaabe Makwa, Clinical Services is currently seeking a Cultural Care Practitioner to provide individual and group based traditional teachings, spiritual counselling, cultural supports and healing ceremonies for clients, patients and families.
The Cultural Care Practitioner will have access to a Ceremony Room as well as Ceremony Grounds with a Sweat Lodge, Sacred Fire and medicine gardens in order to support their work.
The Cultural Care Practitioner will work with clients with diverse backgrounds, cultural belief systems and from various communities including on reserve, urban and northern communities.
Support of a harm reduction approach in the treatment of substance use and mental health concerns in a hospital environment is a requirement.
Qualifications
All applicants offered and accepting employment must complete a Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check. The offer of employment will be conditional upon receipt of the satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Records Check.
Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in an Indigenous language would be an asset.
Vaccines (COVID-19 and others) are a requirement of the job unless you have an exemption on a medical ground pursuant to the Ontario Human Rights Code.
Please Note:
These three (3) casual positions are NOT part of any Bargaining Unit.
Salary Range:
Competitive Salary & Benefits Package.
CAMH is a Tobacco-Free Organization.
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CAMH is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto and is a teaching hospital and research institute. As a CAMH employee, you will be expected to actively support CAMH's teaching and research activities, in addition to supporting the clinical work of the hospital.
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At CAMH, we strive to be an equitable and inclusive employer. Our commitment to equity is grounded in an institution-wide commitment to achieving a working, teaching, and learning environment that is free of discrimination and harassment.
********We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please inform us if you require accommodations during the interview process.
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