Clinician- Part-time - 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

1 week ago

Sophia Lee

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Part - Time

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 clients, 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:
of the Mobile Crisis Team Clinician, but are not limited to:

  • Answer crisis line, assess and provide interventions in the community and referrals when necessary;
  • Observe to identify the potential underlining causes of crisis situations and subsequently provide onsite intervention including mental health and risk assessments, mental status exams, safety plans, and followup plans for youths and their families/caregivers in crisis situations;
  • Complete required documentation, and provide clear and concise professionally 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;
  • Engage clients' families in the resolution process, whenever possible;
  • As a team member, provide support to other team members and act in a consultative capacity;
  • Maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality with client(s) and families, and follows all other policies and procedures;
  • Provide triage and referral;
  • Provide consultation to collateral agencies such as Children's Mental Health, Child and Family Services, schools, probation, and police services;
  • Facilitate topicspecific training sessions as needed to assist the staff team in developing skills to implement treatment plans;
  • Work in consultation with other Youth Crisis Stabilization System staff and external agencies, to ensure continuity and communication throughout Youth Crisis Stabilization System;
  • Represent the Youth Crisis Stabilization System program both within and outside of The Link;
  • Maintain open communication within the agency and fulfill administrative duties as assigned;
  • Maintain clinical/professional development through reading, attending workshops and peer and clinical consultation on a regular basis.
  • Undergraduate degree in Human Services or accreditation from a governing Human Services College (e.g. RSW), a combination of education and experience may be considered;
  • Minimum of four (4) years' work experience in a supervised clinical setting;
  • Emergency First Aid and CPR Level C, or willingness to obtain;
  • Satisfactory Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Search, a clear Child Abuse Registry check with acceptable Prior Contact checks and a clear Adult Abuse Registry check, all done within the last 3 months;
  • ASIST Certificate (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training);
  • Crisis Deescalation Training;
  • Knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and beliefs will be considered an asset.

The Link is committed to the health and safety of its employees, people we serve, stakeholders, and the community. The Link requires proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, in a manner that is approved by Health Canada, as a condition of employment. (Accommodations will be made for those who are exempt from receiving the vaccine due to legitimate, established reasons in accordance with The Human Rights Code of Manitoba. In these cases, appropriate supporting documentation will be required.)

SALARY RANGE:
$30,364-$42,619.


HOURS OF WORK:
Part Time - 48 hours biweekly

  • Three 8 hours overnight shifts each week with the ability to pick up additional shifts (days, evenings, weekends, and holidays) on short notice for vacation coverage and sick calls. Must be available for all shifts and OT as required, given OT for service needs.

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.
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