Overview
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About FNHA
The First Nations Health Authority is a diverse and transformational health organization of professional, innovative, and dedicated team members and leaders.
About Us
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) works as a health-and-wellness partner with BC First Nations to support self-determination and decision-making to improve health outcomes. FNHA is named one of BC’s Top Employers for 2025. The First Nations-led Primary Care Initiative (FNPCI) aims to improve access to primary health-care services for First Nations people across BC in a culturally safe and community‑based manner. The All Nations Healing House in Williams Lake, BC is a primary care centre opening to provide team-based care based on local First Nations traditional ways of knowing, being and wellness.
Title: Mental Health Clinician - All Nations Healing House
Salary: $88,948 - $104,644 - $120,341 per year (pay range explained below)
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Monday – Friday (37.5 hours)
Location: Williams Lake, B.C.
The Role
The Mental Health Clinician forms part of a collaborative, multi-disciplinary team that practices from an Indigenous worldview that respects values, beliefs and customs of individuals, families and communities while adhering to current best practices. This role provides team-based, trauma-informed care by creating a culturally safe environment to promote, maintain and/or restore client health. Mental health services including consultation, intake, assessment, collaborative care planning, education, navigation and connection to other resources will be provided through a decolonizing lens, mindful of clients’ intersectionality and healing journey to tailor treatment to meet clients’ specific needs.
About You
To be successful in this role you will have
- A Master’s degree in Psychology, Counselling, or related health professional qualifications with a specialization in mental health, or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Advanced training in threat/risk assessment and/or trauma response, as well as training in brief intervention approaches (such as CBT, motivational interviewing, SBTA, etc.).
Occupational Certification
- Current practicing registration with the applicable professional governing body in B.C. plus designation as either a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC), a Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), or a Registered Social Worker (RSW).
- Current valid Class 5 B.C. driver’s license and willingness to submit a driver’s abstract.
Experience
- Five (5) to seven (7) years of experience working with complex social systems or an equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Three (3) years' recent direct experience in a clinical mental health and addictions setting working with children and youth and/or adults.
- Three (3) years’ recent related experience conducting mental health, addictions, threat/risk and trauma assessments, intervention and post-vention treatment services to individuals with mental health and addictions issues.
- Experience working with First Nations people and communities, providing mental health services that integrate holistic Indigenous approaches.
- Care coordination experience within a multi-disciplinary team and including external partners is an asset.
- Experience utilizing intervention techniques and skills, including motivational interviewing, somatic experiencing modalities, trauma-specific services.
Working at FNHA
As a member of the team, you will have access to a wide range of employee benefits including:
- Municipal Pension plan with an employer contribution of 9.31% after eligibility period
- 3 weeks’ vacation, which increases with service to 4 weeks, plus 5 personal days, 1 volunteer day, and 14 holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation
- Access to group health benefits, sick leave and a Health Care Spending Account through Canada Life on day 1 of employment
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Mental Health Clinician , All Nations Healing House in Kamloops employer: First Nations Health Authority
The First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) is an exceptional employer dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment, particularly for First Nations, Inuit, and Métis individuals. With a strong commitment to employee wellness, FNHA offers generous benefits including a robust pension plan, extensive vacation time, and cultural days, all while promoting professional growth through leadership training and community engagement initiatives. Located in the Northern Region of British Columbia, FNHA provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact on health outcomes for Indigenous communities, making it a rewarding place to build your career.
Contact Details:
First Nations Health Authority Recruitment Team
