2025-103 Regional Mental Health Educator
2025-103 Regional Mental Health Educator
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03-08-2025
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Job Description
Title:Regional Mental Health Educator
Division:Integrated Indigenous and Specialized Community Services
Affiliation: ONA (Ontario Nurses Association)
Location:Moosonee ON
Reports to: Director of Mental Health & Addictions
Status: Hybrid
The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA)is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Regional Mental Health Educator.
Life at WAHA
A beacon of healing wellness and innovation WAHA connects remote communities with the care they deserve. With spellbinding views surrounding each site team members bask in the tranquility of the land juxtaposed against a bustling workplace busy addressing the complex needs of the region. Here we work with purpose knowing each action matters. Patients are neighbours family and colleagues. Each day brings a challenge- the good kind that stretches you helps you grow and makes you feel vital. These hurdles birth opportunities to problem solve develop new skills and explore new roles. Here we step into a version of ourselves once forgotten overshadowed by the daily grind and rediscover a deep connection with ourselves the land and each other. Here we experience work with wonder. #WeAreWAHA
What We Do
There has never been a more exciting time to be at WAHA. We are an integrated health system providing the full continuum of care to the six communities of the western James Bay coast with over 500 employees physicians and partners in care. As a health authority you will work in a unique setting where you have the opportunity to care for patients in all phases of their life journey in all areas of their health experience. From Primary Acute and Mental Health Dental Specialty Clinics Population Health and the WAHA Paramedic Service the opportunities for growth are boundless. We provide community-based programming in all six of our communities have six paramedic bases three hospitals four emergency departments one community health centre and a total of 72 beds. Our guiding goal is to be a centre of excellence in Indigenous and remote healthcare. To make this goal a reality we have formed partnerships with other centres of excellence to remove barriers and eliminate the inequity of health services access that have long impacted the patients that we serve.
At WAHA we are leading the way in health transformation. Come and immerse yourself in the local Cree culture work with dedicated and passionate colleagues and live in beautiful northern communities with amazing community members. Our mission is to provide optimum healthcare as close to home as possible. You can be part of this rewarding experience. Come and find your adventure in the north.
Who You Are
- Basic counselling and case management skills
- The ability to develop and facilitate appropriate Mental Health groups for clients families and communities across the region is an asset
- Knowledge of First Nations Issues such as colonization and residential school impacts etc.
- Possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills able to deal courteously with the CMH&A clients members of the community and colleagues and maintain positive relationships
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to issues of gender race sexual orientation and issues impacting diverse communities
- Understanding of the Mental Health Actis an asset.
- Has received training understands and implements care from a person-centered trauma informed harm reduction and evidence informed approach in all aspects of care
- Superior verbal and written communication skills in English
What Youll Do
- Orientating families to service engagement and maintenance of therapeutic relationships
- Consulting with families and clients to confirm availability for appointments
- Draft and send travel request letters complete any follow up documentation (i.e. missed appointments cancelled appointments confirmation of appointments)
- Contact families at the request of other team members to relay information
- Contact families for assistance to ensure clients attend appointments
- Follow up with families following missed appointments
- nformation sharing liaison and advocating between the client family other members of the treatment team and the larger treatment community
- Participating and contributing to program development evaluation and research as requested and appropriate
- Travel to all communities to educate clients families and the community about roles of staff Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) psychosis principles of recovery and various mental health topics
What You Bring
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing required
- Registered with College of Nurses of Ontario and in good standing
- CNA certificate in Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing/CPMHN(c)Preferred
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certificate Preferred
- 2-3 years of demonstrated experience in mental health is preferred. On the job training will be provided for the role
- G or G2 Drivers License
- Ability to communicate in the local native Cree language is an asset
Why Choose Us
- Hospitals of Ontario Pension Plan
- Group health welfare and Employee and Family Assistance Program Benefits
- Annual retention bonus a northern living allowance and vacation travel bonus (all pensionable earnings)
- Be part of an organization leading health transformation in the remote north
Salary: $77688.00 - $111364.50
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 #2025-103:
- For more information contact the HR team by email:
- Only those selected for an interview will be contacted
- This position will remain open till filled
- Please be advised that in order to be eligible for employment at Weeneebayko Area Health Authority all new hires must have received the full series of a COVID-19 vaccine or combination of COVID-19 vaccines approved by Health Canada
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority is an inclusive are available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights code and Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act 2005.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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