Lac La Ronge Indian Band Looking for Mental Health Supervisor at La Ronge, SK Full Time

OPEN COMPETITION

1 – Permanent Full-Time

Mental Health Supervisor

Lac La Ronge Indian Band Woodland Wellness Centre is now inviting applications for a one (1) Permanent Full-Time Mental Health Supervisor based out of La Ronge, this position will report to the Prevention & Recovery Manager. The ideal candidate will be responsible for overseeing Mental Health programming, and providing supervision to Mental Health Therapists.

Duties:

• Supervise and evaluate Mental Health staff;
• Provide necessary direction to staff with a goal of assisting with clients;
• Oversee training for Mental Health team;
• Review monthly and quarterly statistics for accuracy and program enhancement;
• Assist the Prevention & Recovery Manager with funding proposals and reporting;
• Facilitate Mental Health team meetings;
• Assist in crisis intervention planning for all LLRIB communities.
• Deliver in-service programming in LLRIB schools and communities where required;
• Organize group wellness workshops;
• Provide Trauma Recovery Therapy;
• Other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and/or designate;

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree in related field; Master’s Degree in Social Work or Masters of Education with a Major in Psychology preferred;
• Required Professional Registration Number with a Regulatory Body (i.e., Saskatchewan Social Work Association, Canadian Social Work Association, etc.)
• 3-5 years supervisory experience;
• 5 years of experience in providing therapeutic counselling and suicide risk assessments;
• Certification in trauma programming & training;
• Ability to work within multidisciplinary team;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
• Ability to travel to outlying LLRIB communities;
• Must possess a valid class 5 driver’s license;
• Experience working with First Nations communities is an asset;
• Ability to speak/understand Cree is an asset;
• Security Clearance: Current Criminal Record, Vulnerable Sector Check and Driver’s Abstract required upon hire.

Benefits: LLRIBHS offers a comprehensive salary and benefits package such as Recognitions, Northern Allowance, Housing Subsidy, Extended Health Care and Pension.

Posted: March 23rd, 2023 Deadline: April 6th, 2023

To Apply: Submit cover letter and resume including three (3) work related professional references (excluding Chief & Council), one reference must be from your current or most recent Employer, to:

Email: [email protected]

In the cover letter, please indicate permission to contact references

LLRIBHS thanks all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to undergo a criminal record check and vulnerable sector screening check. Please be advised applications received without the proper documentation may not be considered.