Northern Health seeks an Indigenous Wellness Specialist to deliver community-based mental health support for Indigenous individuals. Provide and coordinate harm reduction services within a supportive team.
In this role, you will work closely with an Interprofessional team to implement trauma-informed, culturally safe practices tailored to the needs of Indigenous communities. You'll manage a caseload, providing compassionate assessments and crisis interventions while integrating therapeutic techniques and harm reduction methodologies into care strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
• Work with health care teams for integrated support
• Deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed services
• Maintain a caseload focused on Indigenous clients




• Conduct assessments and crisis interventions
• Apply techniques such as MI, CBT, and Solutions-focused therapy
Requirements:
• Indigenous ancestry greatly preferred
• Background in mental health or substance use support
• Familiarity with harm reduction principles
• Commitment to team-oriented, community-focused care
• Excellent interpersonal skills for client engagement
Empower Indigenous clients on their path to recovery through dedicated, culturally competent support.
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📌 Trauma-Informed Indigenous Wellness Specialist (Terrace)
🏢 Northern Health - BC
📍 Terrace