BEARDY’S AND OKEMASIS CREE NATION
invites applications for the position of
MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST
for
CHIEF BEARDY MEMORIAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
and
CST. ROBIN CAMERON EDUCATION COMPLEX – HIGH SCHOOL
Job Summary:
The full-time Mental Health Therapist is responsible for providing counselling and mental health services to the students (K-12) at the elementary and high school of Beardy’s and Okemasis First Nation. The services provided will include assessments, counselling, referrals for treatment, treatment planning including aftercare and crisis management as needed. They will support community programs that educate and create awareness for families. In addition, the Mental Health Therapist will teach the Mental Health and Addictions 10 curriculum. He/she will work closely with the Guidance Counsellor at the schools. He/she will collaborate with the MH Team to ensure the mental health needs of the students are fully met.
Qualifications:
Education
- Degree in Human Services and may include social work, psychology or related field
Experience
- One to three years experience in the area of mental health and addictions
- Knowledge of psychiatric services
- Previous experience working on a First Nation community
- Knowledge of the Cree culture an asset
- Computer knowledge and software applications
General Requirements
- Good work attendance
- Valid driver’s licence
- Maintain strict confidentiality
Special Conditions
- Criminal Record and Vulnerable Security Clearance
- Advanced First Aid Certification
Deadline for applications is Wednesday, June 14, 2017 @ 5:00 p.m.
Please forward cover letter and resume with three professional references to:
Councillor Jacquiline Gamble
Beardy’s and Okemasis Cree Nation
P.O. Box 340
Duck Lake, SK S0K 1J0
e-mail: jgamble@beardysband.com
fax: (306) 467-4404
For more information, please contact:
Edgar Thomas, A/Director of Education Jacquiline Gamble, Councillor i/c Education
Phone: (306) 467-4441 Phone: (306) 467-4523
We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
