SAGKEENG CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES (SCFS) is looking for a FULL-TIME Occupational Therapist. You practice empathy, understanding and patience. You promote a safe therapeutic environment. You will be joining a creative, initiative, and dynamic multi-disciplinary team. You are knowledgeable of SCFS, Sagkeeng First Nation and Indigenous culture. This position reports to SCFS Family Wellness Director.
SCFS offers a competitive salary and benefits
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conducts comprehensive mental health assessments.
- Provides observation and assessment of children presenting with mental health issues in the community and school setting.
- Consults with school staff and school-based mental health professionals regarding the implementation of interventions related to behavior, social skills, emotional stress, or trauma.
- Conducts live in-classroom coaching of educators and school staff on implementation of strategies to promote school success.
- Provides children, family, and caregivers mental health education.
- Facilitates class-wide workshops focused on resilience-building mental health modules drawn from cognitive-behavioral techniques.
- Provides training workshops in various settings.
- Participates in the clinical delivery of the team's clinical services, including developing individual service plans and coordinating community resources to maximize optimal mental health outcomes.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Masters Degree in a mental health related field such as Occupational Therapy (MOT), Psychology (M.A. Psych (Clinical or ABA), M.Ed Psych) or Social Work (MSW) from an accredited post-secondary school.
- Must be licensed/registered with their respective licensing/regulatory body.
- Minimum 2 years recent and relevant experience in child, adolescent and family mental health.
- Demonstrated working experience with the school system.
- Exceptional clinical skills in the mental health assessment and treatment of children as well as their families.
- Extensive knowledge of provincial mental health community resources and services.
- Knowledge and awareness of cultural and socio-economic factors that inform service provision.
Please forward resumes to:
Melanie Malcolm, Recruitment Specialist
85 Muir Road, Winnipeg MB, R2X 2X7 or P.O. Box 700, Pine Falls MB. R0E 1M0
Fax: 204-949-1669
or by email:
We thank all who apply, however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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