Winnipeg Regional Health Authority·Winnipeg, Manitoba
The incumbent provides professional psychosocial assessments, individual counseling, and family therapy to clients within the Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Service. They also participate in team planning, clinical teaching, and program evaluation activities to support integrated patient-centered care.
Family Therapy - Child and Adolescent Anxiety Disorders Service Job Stream: Clinical Union: MAHCP Anticipated Start Date - End Date: 09/07/2026 - Indefinite Reason for Term: Other Leave FTE: 0.80 Anticipated Shift: Days Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 7.75 Annual Base Hours: 2015 Salary: $48.078, $49.891, $51.772, $53.724, $55.747, $57.421 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 Under the direction of the Manager, the incumbent is responsible for:
Providing professional, skilled psychosocial assessment and interventions to individuals, families and groups; providing a range of psychosocial interventions that are aimed at assisting clients, families and groups cope with and adapt to health related issues, using the healthcare system and other social systems effectively and efficiently; demonstrating leadership in assisting the healthcare team complete transitions; providing individual counselling to individuals and couples, and family therapy where indicated; facilitating group work; relieving co-workers due to illness, vacation, and professional development. Participating as a member of the healthcare team and interpreting social, psychological, emotional and family problems to the team; maintaining excellent working relationships with team members and participating in team planning and problem-solving; performing a variety of administrative functions as required by the department or the Manager. Developing client educational materials, providing client education and participating in professional and research programs; participating in the clinical teaching and supervision of social work students; participating in clinical teaching of students and colleagues from other professions; and conducting program evaluation activities as needed. Program development, program evaluation, community development, promoting advocacy, financial and administrative management and leadership activities as relevant to the position.
Four years recent and relevant experience preferred.
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
Master of Social Work (MSW) from a Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) accredited school/faculty, or the approved equivalent if internationally educated. Post-graduate training in specialized services preferred. Master of Social Work (MSW) from a Canadian Association for Social Work Education (CASWE) accredited school/faculty, or the approved equivalent if internationally educated. Post-graduate training in specialized services preferred.
Preference will be given to those applicants competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values. Must be registered with Manitoba College of Social Workers. May be required to have a valid Manitoba driver’s license and reliable vehicle. Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training requirements for this position shall be in accordance with the Employer policy.
Qualifications: and Skills
Ability to establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships.
Must have effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively with other disciplines and demonstrate professional judgment and initiative.
Willingness to adapt to new concepts, techniques and best practices in the academic and clinical fields of healthcare.
Understanding of health and social welfare systems.
Ability to practice independently and with minimum supervision.
Demonstrated strong commitment to the profession of social work and the Canadian Association of Social Work (CASW) Code of Ethics and Manitoba College of Social Workers Standards of Practice.
Must be organized in the workplace and determine clear priorities.
Computer literacy.
May encounter aggressive and/or agitated client/visitors/staff. May be exposed to infectious diseases, blood and body fluids, toxic materials, noise, allergens, physical and emotional stress. May be occasionally required to work extended hours. May be required to work a variety of shifts including but not limited to days, evenings and weekends.
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.