Intake Worker
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
Full-Time • James Bay Coast Region
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
Position: Intake Worker
Site: Moosonee, Ontario
Division: Community Mental Health & Addictions
Reports to: Manager of Community Mental Health
Status: Permanent Full-Time
The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Intake Worker.
The Organization
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is the leading health care provider on the western James Bay coast. WAHA comprises of hospitals in Moose Factory, Fort Albany, and Attawapiskat, with a Health Centre in Moosonee. WAHA also provides regional outpatient programs, as well as Paramedicine services in Moose Factory, Moosonee, Fort Albany, Kashechewan, Attawapiskat, and Constance Lake. The span of services, complexity of care needs in the region, and the depth of health integration has made WAHA a leader and a model of health care services in Northern Ontario. WAHA consists of 450 employees, a Physician team, many students, as well as community stakeholders. It is affiliated with Queens University and offers many educational opportunities for current and prospective team members.
Position Profile Requirements:
Knowledge of the Mental Health and Addictions Legislations
Demonstrated critical thinking and analytical skills
Strong teamwork and communication skills
Motivated professional who can work with minimal supervision
Strong knowledge of practice and regulations
Key Responsibilities:
Provide culturally appropriate mental health services to the population within WAHA’s catchment area
Work within a multidisciplinary team to advance objectives of the organization
Process internal, external, walk-in and self-referrals as appropriate for the region and facilitate seamless access to the most appropriate services
Perform triage and screening referrals received for the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program (OSP)
Knowledge of screening tools (e.g., PHQ-9, GAD-7 and others)
Qualifications/Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree, diploma or certificate in Social Work or the counselling field or related experience
Direct service experience in health, mental health, social service counselling
Three (3) years’ recent related experience in clinical counselling and an understanding in traditional healing
Knowledge in mental health assessment, crisis intervention, serious and persistent mental health illnesses such as affective disorders, depression, anxiety and DSM IV, legislative acts and community process
Knowledge with First Nations issues such as colonization, residential school impacts, etc.
Reliable and cooperative, effective interpersonal relationships
Ability to communicate in the local Cree language is an asset
Benefits
Defined contribution pension plan (HOOPP) and health and welfare benefits
Travel and Northern allowance benefits
Working for an organization currently undergoing development and transformation
Being part of a strong and cohesive multidisciplinary team
How to apply:
The successful candidate must provide a valid Vulnerable Sector Screen Check within a specified time frame.
Please apply in writing, providing three recent work references, quoting Competition #2023-075 to:
Human Resources
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
P.O. Box 664
Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0
Resumes can be emailed to jobs@waha.ca or faxed to 705-658-4917
For more information contact the HR team by email above
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is hired
Internal applicants who meet the qualification and experience requirements and are in good standing with the organization’s attendance management policy are strongly encouraged to apply
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive employer. Accommodations are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.
Job Expires: 2023-07-24
