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Position Overview Working collaboratively with, and guided by the principles of My Health Teams, the Shared Care Counsellor - Adult offers one-time consultation, as well as evidence-informed short-term counseling intervention to individuals with non-complex mental health needs accessing services in Primary Care settings, while collaborating with family physicians, consulting psychiatrists and other health care services. As part of an integrated Primary Care Team, Shared Care also offers education, service coordination and liaison to further enhance continuity of care. Services are provided within a framework of advanced clinical practice and include consultation, psychosocial assessment, counseling interventions and psychiatric assessment for individuals whose mental health needs are likely to improve in a maximum of 6-8 consecutive sessions. The incumbent exercises the appropriate level of initiative and independent judgment in determining work priorities, work methods to be employed and action to be taken on unusual matters. The position functions in a manner that is consistent with the mission, vision and values, and the policies of Southern HealthSant Sud. Experience Minimum of two (2) years supervised counselling experience. Experience providing Psychosocial Assessment, mental status exams and evidence-informed counselling interventions. Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) Graduate of an accredited post-secondary education program in Social Sciences, i.e. BSW, BScMH, or nursing, i.e. BScPN, RPN, BN. Other relevant educational qualifications and experience may be considered. Certification/Licensure/Registration Active license and registration to practice as required by professional association and provincial legislation. Certification in Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) or prepared to acquire. Qualifications And Skills Knowledge and understanding of the range of mental disorders, and co-occurring substance use disorders as per DSM V, including corresponding evidence-informed psychotherapeutic interventions. Demonstrated familiarity with psychotropic medications commonly prescribed for acute mental disorders. Demonstrated familiarity with clientrelated selfhelp and family participation. Demonstrated knowledge of all relevant legislation and standards. Additional Information This term position may end earlier as outlined in your collective agreement. Applicants may request reasonable accommodation related to the materials or activities used throughout the selection process. Southern HealthSant Sud, in partnership with the Indigenous community, is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily selfidentify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application. Completes and maintains Satisfactory Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Search, Adult Abuse Registry Check and Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. Please include three workrelated references with your job application from persons who are not related to you but have direct knowledge of your current and past work performance. Consistent with the French Language Services Policy of the Government of Manitoba and Southern HealthSant Suds FLS Policy, we are committed to offering services in English and French in designated program/service areas serving Frenchspeaking communities within Southern HealthSant Sud. If no candidates satisfy the bilingual qualification, candidates meeting all other qualifications may be considered for this position. Please be advised that job competitions for union represented positions may be grieved by internal represented applicants. Should a selection grievance be filed, information from the competition file may be provided to the grievor's representative. Personal information irrelevant to the grievance and other information protected under legislation will be redacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr