Regional Mental Health & Wellness Liaison - Term to March 2024 - Fraser Salish Region - Jobs in Fraser, BC

Job Description

FNHA OverviewThe First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative and dedicated team members and leaders.The first of its kind in Canada, FNHA works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes.JOIN OUR HISTORIC JOURNEYAt FNHA, you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to BC’s history. With a unique governing structure and mandate, our fluid work environment means you can play an active role in real change.Our talented teams value respect and foster lateral kindness in their working relationships. Our holistic approach to wellness, based on First Nations teachings, is incorporated into all aspects of work culture. Where else will you get to create a personal wellness plan as part of your performance goalsPosition SummaryThe Regional Mental Health and Wellness Liaison plays an integral part in advancing FNHA’s Vision of “Healthy, Vibrant and Self-determining BC First Nations Children, Families and Communities” in collaboration with the regional mental health and substance use care system. This position works with individuals, families, communities and regional health authority mental health and substance use teams, including specialized care and support programs, to improve and ensure linkages between regional health authorities and services provided by FNHA and communities. As well, the position provides expert level navigation on the availability of mental health and wellness services and supports across the region to individuals, families and communities.As a health and wellness organization, the First Nations Health Authority has aligned with the Provincial Public Health Order released on October 14, 2021. We have a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for all employees at First Nations Health Authority. This policy requires all employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If selected for employment, you will be required to provide proof of vaccination by providing a copy of your BC Vaccination Card Passport with the QR code.Responsibilities

• Develops and maintains partnerships with regional mental health and substance use teams and community health service providers to collaboratively support individuals and families to navigate the mental health and substance use care system
• Develop, recommend and implement practices and procedures to improve access to and continuity of mental health and wellness care
• Acts as an advocate for individuals and families to improve transitions within the broader mental health and substance use system and ensure linkages are made that support ongoing wellness
• Facilitates continuity of care by building collaborative relationships with and maintaining current knowledge of local and regional clinical and traditional supports to ensure cultural safety and consistent access to service.
• Follow up on discharge planning and/or create care plans that support individuals and families to connect to comprehensive, culturally safe, trauma-informed mental health and wellness supports at home and away from home
• Collaborate with regional and provincial FNHA mental health and wellness services and community and Nation based clinical and cultural support services to ensure timely access to a comprehensive range of supports that promotes healing

A full job description is available upon request.Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services or acceptable combination of education and experience
• Significant, recent and relevant mental health and wellness experience (usually acquired over a period of 5-7 years)
• Experience working in a regional mental health and substance use setting and in particular working with First Nations individuals, families and communities or First Nations serving organizations
• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams specific to mental health and wellness

Knowledge, Skills & Attributes

• In-depth knowledge of the BC mental health and substance use system and the current landscape of First Nations health in BC
• Solid understanding of the First Nations Perspective on Health and Wellness
• Wide, regional knowledge base of existing mental health and substance use services and supports
• Thorough understanding of person centered principles to provide holistic, integrated, coordinated, and high-quality care that respects diversity and culture
• Trauma informed practice
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position

Closing StatementDiversityThe First Nations Health Authority is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals with Indigenous ancestry (First Nations, Inuit, Métis).What You Can Expect From UsJoining our family means joining an organization that supports personal growth, in-house training, a paid volunteer day and a unique full-day orientation program.Leading with culture, all FNHA employees complete San’yas Indigenous Cultural Safety Training. We support our family to be leaders in wellness and all staff members develop a yearly wellness plan as part of their performance partnership and goal-setting.ClosingPlease note that only those applicants shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not hear from us about this position, please accept our sincere appreciation for your interest in FNHA!For more information about us, please visit: www.fnha.ca/about/work-with-usIf you have any inquiries or issues please contact FNHA Recruitment at [email protected] or 1-844-699-3186.Quick Apply

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