Stz’uminus Health Center

At Stz’uminus Health Center, we are dedicated to making a lasting impact on the well-being of our community. We provide band and community members with essential health services, mental wellness support, and comprehensive home and community care programs right here on reserve. Our focus is on health promotion and disease prevention, empowering our members to lead healthier, longer lives.

By joining our team, you will be part of a mission to inspire and educate, helping individuals take control of their health through knowledge and proactive care. Together, we can create a stronger, healthier future for the Stz’uminus community.

Job Title: Mental Health and Wellness Clinician (Addictions & Substance Use)

Salary: $43.04 to $47.44 (explained below)

Contract:

Fulltime, Permanent

Hours:

Mon – Fri (35 hrs)

Location:

Ladysmith, BC

About The Role

Reporting to the Health Manager, The Mental Health and Wellness Clinician works as a member of the overall health team and plays a lead role in the establishment of a community-based mental health program – one that includes addressing critical gaps in the mental health services and programs. In coordination with other service providers and professionals, provides a range of mental health services including: assessment, counselling programs, referrals for treatment and follow-up treatment, after care and rehabilitation to clients, consultation/liaison with other Health/social services agencies and the community; provision of community education and awareness raising of nature mental health; and program development and evaluation.



The position also is intended to provide support for intervention in crisis situations in order to reduce the number of suicide attempts and other violent crisis situations –

with a strong youth focus.

Qualifications

- Licensed to practice nursing in the province of BC under the RNABC and/or College of Registered

Psychiatric Nursing of BC (and qualified to provide nursing in Psychiatry and Mental Health), or Post- graduate (Master’s level) in one of the following disciplines: MSW (Clinical specialization or equivalent training), M.Ed (Counselling), MA (Clinical Psychology), Master’s Degree in Child and Youth Care or comparable graduate degree at Master’s level.
- Experience working or linking with First Nation Communities.

is available upon request via email at [email protected]

Total Compensation

As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

- Salary
- Pension plan with an employer contribution of 6% (after 3 months)

For job descriptions, please connect at [email protected]

- 2 weeks’ vacation,15 days of wellness time oh, 14 days of stat holidays including two SFN

designated leaves.
- Extended health & dental benefits, Short-Term & Long-term Disability, Life Insurance, Employee &

Family Assistance program, career development.
- And more!

The Pay Range is the minimum (Step 1) and maximum (highest Step) wage based on full time equivalent hours. New employees are placed on step 1. SFN is committed to respecting diversity within our workforce; preference will be given to individuals who identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Métis.

How to apply

Please sent your application to [email protected], please ensure your subject line includes

Name, Title of the job applied and your Location.

📌 Mental Health & Wellness Clinician (Ladysmith)
🏢 Stz'uminus First Nation
📍 Ladysmith