Indigenous Designated Psychosocial Clinician II- Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority•Winnipeg, MB

4d•CA$48,078 - CA$57,421•Onsite

About The Position

CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) provides health services in facilities located on the treaty territories and ancestral lands of the Anishinaabeg, Anishininewuk, Dakota Oyate, Denesuline, Nehethowuk, Ininiwak, Nêhiyawak Nations and on the National Homeland of the Red River Métis. We acknowledge northern Manitoba includes lands that were and are the ancestral lands of the Inuit. We acknowledge harms and dedicate ourselves to building relationships and collaborating with First Nations, Inuit and Métis people. Through this commitment, and rooted in Truth and Reconciliation, we will improve health experiences and outcomes for Indigenous Peoples. CancerCare Manitoba (CCMB) recognizes the importance of building an exemplary health care labour force that is inclusive and reflective of the population it serves. We are committed to equity in our hiring and employment practices, including increasing the representation of Indigenous people at all levels of our workforce. We encourage First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals to apply. CancerCare Manitoba upholds legislation and guidance calls and provincial commitments in the following foundational documents: The Path to Reconciliation Act Truth and Reconciliation Principles of Reconciliation Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Articles What we learned to date report on the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act The United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act Action Plan National Inquiry Calls for Justice Health System Commitment to Disrupt and Dismantle Racism Reporting to the Program Manager – Hope & Healing Program and with guidance from the Clinical Lead, Psychosocial Oncology Program, the Psychosocial Oncology Clinician II provides psychosocial consultation, clinical assessment, clinical intervention, and counselling services to adult and pediatric oncology patients and families at CancerCare Manitoba. This role has a particular focus on supporting patients who experience barriers to equitable access to cancer care. The Psychosocial Oncology Clinician II provides culturally safe, trauma– and violence–informed care that recognizes and responds to the social, cultural, and structural factors that affect the health and wellbeing of people living with cancer. Working as part of the interdisciplinary oncology team, this role actively participates in departmental education and research programs and contributes to a welcoming, equitable, and culturally safe care environment at CancerCare Manitoba. THIS IS A DESIGNATED INDIGENOUS COMPETITION THAT IS OPEN TO INDIGENOUS APPLICANTS. Proof of ancestry will be requested, and those selected for an interview will be asked related questions. We invite applicants to self-identify within their cover letter and/or resume.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work, clinical counselling, or an associated discipline from an accredited educational institution.
A clinical internship or field placement from an accredited program.
Completion of Indigenous cultural safety and anti-racism training.
Minimum three (3) years of clinical counselling or psychosocial consultation experience within the last 5 years.
An acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience – including lived experience – will be considered.
Must be registered or eligible for, and maintain registration with, an appropriate Manitoba or Canadian professional licensing body.
Must have satisfactory employment record.
Must be legally able to work in Canada.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of and experience working to address the impacts of colonization, systemic racism, and historical trauma on the health and wellbeing of impacted individuals and communities.
Experience working with Indigenous communities and/or other equity-deserving populations is an asset.
Ability to speak French is considered an asset.

Responsibilities

Provides psychosocial consultation, clinical assessment, clinical intervention, and counselling services to adult and pediatric oncology patients and families.
Focuses on supporting patients who experience barriers to equitable access to cancer care.
Provides culturally safe, trauma– and violence–informed care.
Recognizes and responds to social, cultural, and structural factors affecting health and wellbeing.
Actively participates in departmental education and research programs.
Contributes to a welcoming, equitable, and culturally safe care environment.