Winnipeg Regional Health Authority·Winnipeg, Manitoba
The clinician provides a welcoming point of contact for individuals seeking mental health and addiction services, including triage, risk assessment, and crisis intervention. They work collaboratively with primary health care providers and families to coordinate appropriate care and liaise with provincial support services.
SH - Intake And Assessment Job Stream: Clinical Union: MAHCP
09/17/2026 FTE: 1.00 Anticipated Shift: Days Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.50 Annual Base Hours: 1950 Salary: $50.535, $52.986, $55.556, $58.251, $61.068, $63.515 Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations. Position Overview Reporting to the Manager Health Services of Access, Intake, Assessment, and Coordination, the incumbent is responsible for providing a welcoming point of contact for individuals and their families/natural supports and referral sources seeking services for individuals experiencing mental health and addictions concerns. The role includes developing effective alliances with callers, collecting information, triaging and evaluating risk, and crisis intervention where indicated. The clinician works collaboratively with primary health care providers, individuals, families/natural supports, and services/agencies to help determine the service best suited to meet the individual’s needs. The clinician is responsible for liaising with provincial mental health and addictions services for individuals across the lifespan, the stabilization facility designated under the Youth Drug Stabilization Act, and Compass, the in-house program for youth to address their substance use. Experience
4-5 years’ experience working with individuals in mental health and addictions required. Experience in the intake process will be considered an asset.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Master’s degree in a relevant health discipline from an accredited education institution required.
Active member in good standing of an associated regulatory body. Qualifications and Skills
Demonstrated skill in assessment and triage, as well as the ability to provide service consultation to a variety of referral sources. Current and comprehensive knowledge of regional health authorities’ (inclusive of Shared Health’s) Mental Health and Addictions program services, as well as community services and resources. Ability to use ambulatory module of Altera Sunrise. An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential.
Ability to work flexible hours.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Manitoba often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed professionals who can support adults with complex needs in clinical, community, and outreach settings. Competition is usually strongest for candidates who already hold an active license, ASIST certification, and supervised counselling experience, since those credentials can narrow the applicant pool. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to quickly confirm fit, then tailor your application to highlight adult counselling experience and current credentials.