Mental Health Intake Specialist - Selkirk, Canada - Sagkeeng Child & Family Services Inc.

Sagkeeng Child & Family Services Inc.

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Selkirk, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

SAGKEENG CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (SCFS) is looking for a FULL-TIME MENTAL HEALTH INTAKE SPECIALIST. This role requires empathy, understanding and patience. You will be joining a creative, initiative, and active multi-disciplinary team. You are knowledgeable of SCFS, Sagkeeng First Nation and Indigenous culture. This position reports to SCFS Biidaaziiway Gamik Unit Clinical Director. SCFS offers competitive salary and benefits

Qualifications:

Postsecondary degree in social services (psychology, sociology, social work). Related field and experience will be considered.
Three (3) years' recent, related experience working with children, youth and families or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Comprehensive knowledge and practice in intake and screening assessments.
Comprehensive knowledge and practice in prevention model, traumainformed, strengthbased perspective, systems theory, and attachment theory.
Knowledgeable in cognitive behavioural models, therapeutic/treatment modalities, and crisis response.
Experience in motivational interviewing, treatment planning and assessment completion.

Skills and Abilities:

Understanding of Manitoba's health and social welfare system.
Exceptional verbal and written skills.
Experience in completing assessment tools.
Exceptional computer skills including excel.
Exceptional verbal and written skills.
Strong ability in data collection, data analysis and client management database.
Ability to manage time to work effectively and independently.
Strong conflictresolution skills.
Flexible and creative problemsolver.
Selfdirected and independent.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a wide range of individuals/groups.
Willingness to adapt to new techniques and best practices.
Strong team work ethic.
Ability to work flexible hours to meet productivity goals.