Indigenous Designated Psychosocial Clinician II

Qualifications: Required: Level of Formal Education & Experience

Master’s degree in Social Work, clinical counselling, or an associated discipline from an accredited educational institution A clinical internship or field placement from an accredited program Completion of Indigenous cultural safety and anti-racism training Minimum three (3) years of clinical counselling or psychosocial consultation experience within the last 5 years Understanding of and experience working to address the impacts of colonization, systemic racism, and historical trauma on the health and wellbeing of impacted individuals and communities is preferred Experience working with Indigenous communities and/or other equity-deserving populations is an asset

An acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience – including lived experience – will be considered Skills and Abilities

Expertise in psychosocial consultation, clinical assessment, clinical intervention, and counselling within an interdisciplinary health care environment

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with health care providers, community organizations, and service partners to support patient care

Extensive knowledge of community resources available to support cancer patients and their families

Demonstrated understanding of health equity, social determinants of health, and structural barriers—including systemic racism and the impacts of colonization—that may affect access to care and treatment

Knowledge of culturally safe care principles and the ability to provide respectful and responsive care to individuals from diverse cultural and social backgrounds, including Indigenous Peoples with distinct histories, cultures and relationships to land and community

Knowledge of trauma- and violence-informed care and the ability to apply these principles in patient interactions and care planning

Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention and assessing complex psychosocial or high-risk situations

Strong interpersonal and written communication skills

Strong problem solving, critical thinking, and organizational skills

Proficiency with Microsoft Office programs as well as other software (e.g., ARIA, EPR, RL6, etc.)

Demonstrated ability to interact with patients, families, and colleagues in a sensitive, respectful, and professional manner

Ability to work ethically, with integrity and a high level of confidentiality, in accordance with professional standards, legislation, and organizational policies

Commitment to upholding the shared responsibility of creating lasting and meaningful reconciliation in Canada as per Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action (2015) and Manitoba’s Path to Reconciliation Act (2016)

Knowledge of Indigenous cultural safety and anti-racism actions, inquests and reports, e.g., Jordan’s Principle, Joyce’s Principle and Brian Sinclair Inquest.

Required Licenses, Registrations, Designations

Must be registered or eligible for, and maintain registration with, an appropriate Manitoba or Canadian professional licensing body.

Physical Requirements

Ability to travel between sites is required May encounter situations of heightened distress or conflict involving patients, families, or colleagues May be occasionally be required to work extended hours

Other

• Must have satisfactory employment record Must be legally able to work in Canada Ability to speak French is considered an asset Interested and qualified applicants are invited to submit a detailed and current resume, plus a cover letter demonstrating how you meet the above qualifications and the above competition number.
• This position is subject to a Criminal Record Check, including Vulnerable Sector Search, an Adult Abuse Registry Check and a Child Abuse Registry Check.
• The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred.
• CancerCare Manitoba is committed to developing inclusive, barrier-free recruitment processes and work environment.
• If you are contacted by CancerCare Manitoba regarding a job opportunity or testing, please advise if accommodation measures must be taken to enable you to apply and be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.
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• Please contact CCMBAskHR@cancercare.mb.ca We thank all that apply and advise that only those applicants selected for further consideration will be contacted.