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The Churchill Regional Health Authority is currently accepting resumes for a Community Wellness Worker with a background in child and youth counseling.

Reporting to the Manager of Mental Health/Community Wellness, the Community Wellness Worker provides assessments, care planning, counseling, mediation, group facilitation, educational presentations. We are presently seeking to provide clients (children, youth and adults) and in-services on relevant topics for Churchill Regional Health Authority employees and the community.QUALIFICATIONS AND RESPONSIBILIES- Masters degree in social work or psychology (Bachelor degree in social work or psychology may be considered with relevant experience).- Certified counseling training required (children and adolescence)- Minimum of 3 years experience in mental health/counseling required- Other relevant training e.g. conflict resolution, attachment, anger management, mediation, family systems and suicide prevention are definite assets- Experience working in an aboriginal environment an asset- Experience working with Children and Adolescent mental health- Group facilitation and presentation skills required.- Eligible for registration with relevant professional association- Computer skills required- Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry check is required- A valid drivers license requiredHOURS: - Monday to Friday, 7.50 hours per day (flexible) as well as on call as required.The Churchill Regional Health Authority offers employees an excellent opportunity to gain experience and grow in their chosen careers.

Qualifications: -Bilingual (English/Spanish) Level II required. -Master�s degree in a Social Work required. -Valid and current CA LCSW or LMFT license required. Two (2) years of post graduate experience in a behavioral health setting required. -Knowledge of and ability to utilize current DSM nomenclature required. -National Provider Identifier (NPI) required. -Assessment, evaluation, and treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with ability to provide individual, couples, family, and group treatment using a Cognitive Behavioral model. -At least two (2) years experience working in a mental health setting. -At least one (1) year experience working with Dual Diagnosis, primarily Substance users/abusers. -Diagnostic skills using the DSM IV multi-axis criteria. -Treatment plan development and implementation. -Consistently demonstrates the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to customers, contracted providers, and vendors.Preferred Qualifications: -Interdisciplinary team experience preferred. -Ability to work along with a multi-disciplinary team. -Some program development for the Spanish speaking population. Knowledge of electronic medical records.Duties: Competencies: -Timely and appropriate assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning and treatment intervention of members -Appropriate selection of treatment modality to member�s presenting problem -Is an effective communicator of clinical material to member and clinical staff-Provides high internal and external customer/patient satisfaction ?Demonstrates expertise in a variety of treatment methodologies -Provides appropriate and timely documentation of clinical encounters in member�s charts -Is knowledgeable of KP and community resources -Adheres to all mandated guidelines for patient�s clinical care and license -Maintains license Conduct initial interview with Members by eliciting and interpreting the psychological and social meaning of complaints -Determines urgency of member�s need -Provides a professional interpretation of member�s presentation and recommends a course of therapeutic action, selects appropriate treatment modality-Provides treatment to adults, adolescents and children -Renders appropriate and immediate guidance& therapy for members in crisis or in need of clinical services -Maintains written record of therapy, prepares reports and letter; phones, writes and visits (with member permission) social agencies, schools relatives, friends to obtain pertinent information -Provides clinical consultation in an integrated health care environment regarding family interactions, socio-cultural determinants and community resources -Provides telephone assessment, counseling, resource information and referrals -Proficient in identifying and treating the span of developmental stages -Proficient in various treatment modalities including, but not limited to individual, group family & child therapy-Complies with organizational, departmental, state/federal guidelines & all regulatory agency policies and procedures -Participates in QM & CQI activities Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (Kaiser Permanente�s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente�s policies and procedures. Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility(Kaiser Permanente�s Code of Conduct) by maintaining the privacy and confidentiality of information, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting noncompliance, and adhering to applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements (if applicable), and Kaiser Permanente�s policies and procedures. -Consistently supports compliance and the Principles of Responsibility (KP�s code of conduct) by maintaining confidentiality, protecting the assets of the organization, acting with ethics and integrity, reporting non compliance, and adhering to applicable Federal and State laws and regulations, accreditation and licensure requirements, and KP policies and procedures. -In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors. Kaiser Permanente is an EEO/AA Employee.Notes: Schedule may vary according to department needs. Will work at least one (1) Saturday per month. Must pass Bilingual assessment test.