Clinician - Full Time - Overnights - Winnipeg, Canada - The Link: Youth and Family Supports

The Link: Youth and Family Supports
The Link: Youth and Family Supports
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Winnipeg, Canada

3 weeks ago

Sophia Lee

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Full time
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SUMMARY:

As a member of the Mobile Crisis Team and in collaboration with all components of the Youth Crisis Stabilization System, the Mobile Crisis Team Clinician provides crisis intervention services to children and youth, their families and caregivers in a professional manner.

The Mobile Crisis Team Clinician assesses, plans and formulates recommendations toward the resolution of the crisis and its underlining or precipitating factors.


PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES include but are not limited to:

  • Answer crisis line, triage calls, conduct assessments and provide interventions both over the phone and in the community, engaging the clients' families in the resolution process whenever possible.
  • During community visits, identify potential underlying cause of crisis situation and subsequently provide onsite intervention including mental health and risk assessments, mental status exams, safety plans, and followup plans for youth and their families/caregivers.
  • Complete required documentation, including written reports which detail the nature of the crisis and subsequent assessments and plans.
  • Refer youth, families and caregiver(s) to suitable resources and advocate on their behalf if required.
  • Report child protection concerns to the CFS designated intake agency.
  • Maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality with client(s) and families and follows all other policies and procedures.
  • Provide triage and referral where appropriate.
  • Provide consultation to collateral agencies such as Children's Mental Health, Child and Family Services, schools, probations, police services, ARCC and Children's Hospital Emergency Department.
  • Provide training to Practicum Students assigned to the Youth Crisis Stabilization Services (YCSS) department.
  • Represent the Youth Crisis Stabilization System program both within and outside of The Link.
  • Undergraduate degree in Human Services or accreditation from a governing Human Services College (e.g., Manitoba College of Social Workers); a combination of education and experience may be considered.
  • Minimum of four (4) years' work experience in a supervised clinical setting is desired.
  • Valid driver's license and acceptable driver's abstract is required as travel within and around Winnipeg is expected.
  • Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C certification, or willingness to obtain immediately upon hire.
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact check and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months.
  • ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) desired.
  • Certified in deescalation techniques is desired
  • Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs is considered an asset.

SALARY RANGE:
$52, $73,187.50


HOURS OF WORK: 80 hours biweekly, overnights. The schedule may include weekends and holidays.





NUMBER OF VACANCIES:
1

HOW TO APPLY:
Applicants must demonstrate in their resume and cover letter how they meet the requirements of the position.


Please submit a cover letter and resume (in word of PDF).

Application deadline:
An eligibility list may be established to fill future term and regular vacancies and will remain open until exhausted.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

If you are contacted by The Link regarding a job opportunity, please know that you are welcome to request an accommodation at any point in the process.

All information received regarding accommodations will be kept confidential.
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