Street Culture Project Looking for Mental Health & Substance Use Consultant at Regina, SK Full Time

Title: Mental Health and Substance Use Consultant

Reports to: Director of Employee Experience

Based at: Head Office

Employment Type: Term Position (with possibility of renewal)

Pay Range: $30-$40 / hr

Hours: Full Time: 30-40 hrs/week, Flexibility in scheduling required

3-month probation and review

Description

SCP’s Mental Health and Substance Use Consultant supports youth accessing services through SCP that are seeking additional mental health and/or substance use support. This is a multi faceted role that provides direct support to youth, supports staff in an advisory/consultative capacity, and liaises with external agencies. As SCP’s Mental Health and Substance Use Consultant you will be required to comply with industry standards and best practices while adhering to all SCP mandated approaches, policies, processes, and protocols in the completion of your duties and the fulfilment of your role.

Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree (psychology, counselling, addiction, social work, or related field) required
• Master’s degree in a related field preferred
• Knowledge in youth centered philosophy, trauma informed care and harm reduction
• Preference will be given to applicants with experience in:
  • Supporting individuals with substance use & mental health challenges
  • Supporting individuals with a range of diagnoses and behaviours including, but not limited to; suicidal ideation, self harm, anxiety, depression, FASD, ADHD, PTSD, disordered eating, etc.
  • Applying strength based approaches
  • Navigating access to mental health and substance use resources
  • Collaborating with healthcare professionals and Indigenous healers or elders
  • Working with government ministries and non profit organizations
  • Working with youth, Indigenous populations and youth in care

Requirements (Skills & Competencies)

• Valid Driver’s License with Driver’s Abstract
• Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Clearance
• Cultural awareness required
• Demonstrated mastery of official SCP sanctioned approaches
  • NHA, Youth Centred Care, Harm Reduction, & Trauma Informed Care

• Exceptional interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence
  • Compassion, Collaboration, Holistic Thinking, Advocacy, Difficult Conversations
• Excellent verbal and written communication
  • Coaching & facilitation, counselling,
• Strongly developed crisis response, conflict resolution, and de-escalation skills
  • Youth Engagement, Staff Support
• Well developed time management and organizational skills

Duties & Responsibilities (Outcomes to be monitored quarterly)

Youth Support

• Connect with and screen each youth as they enter SCP for acute mental health/substance use needs
• Connect with each youth as they exit SCP and assess the impact of care on mental health and substance use
• 1:1 support for youth dealing with urgent mental health or substance use challenges
• Assist youth with safety planning & support the development of healthy coping mechanisms
• Work with youth to prevent mental health crisis
• Debrief youth after critical or major incidents

Staff Support

• Ensure strategies for youth’s individual mental health needs are integrated into case plans
• Ensure youth’s mental health and substance use needs are met by the support and services the youth receive from SCP staff
• Support the creation of staff resources on how to support youth with complex diagnoses, substance use challenges and mental illness.
• Provide individual staff coach and group facilitation on how to support youth with complex diagnoses, substance use challenges and mental illness.
• Debriefing for staff after critical or major incidents

Navigating Systems & Resources

• Work closely with program staff to navigate emergency services, psychiatric assessment, and APU involvement with youth when needing increased levels of support.
• Support staff in navigating mental health and substance use resources/supports in the community (ex. APU and Child & Youth)

Reporting & Administration

• Report on youth progress, track related data, and complete administration duties as required.

What you get in return

• Making a difference in the lives of the youth in our community
• Continuous learning & professional development opportunities
• A genuine & passionate work community
• Vacation pay
• Opportunity for movement & growth within SCP
• Full benefit package (depending on eligibility)
  • Life
  • AD&D
  • Dental
  • Vision care
  • extended health coverage (massage, chiropractor, counselling, etc.)
  • matching RRSP contributions

In the interest of giving all internal staff the opportunity to apply for open positions within the Agency, job postings will generally be offered internally first.

As an equal opportunity employer we are committed to reflect the diversity of the youth we serve, and fully support inclusivity in the workplace. We strongly encourage Indigenous applicants to consider this opportunity.

Thank you.