Position Summary: Working under the supervision of the Musqueam Social Development Manager, the Family Grief Therapist will provide clinical and traditional Aboriginal therapeutic interventions for individual youth and adult Community members. Duties: The Family Grief Therapist will be responsible for the following: · Reports directly to the Musqueam Social Development Manager · Provides clinical and traditional Indigenous therapeutic interventions for individual youth and adult Community members referred as primary clients. · Develops individualized therapy plans and supports family healing planning work through Musqueam Social Development department and programs · Works with primary clients on a healing journey to address complex trauma caused by emotional difficulties, sexual, physical, emotional abuse, neglect, addictions, low self-esteem, and intergenerational impacts of colonialism and residential schools. · Participates in individual/community outreach, support and liaison work for primary clients · Maintains client confidentiality as appropriate · Provides monthly progress reports and makes recommendations for therapeutic healing plans and supports · Clearly communicates treatment and healing plans and timelines to clients · Incorporates traditional Musqueam and/or holistic Indigenous healing strategies, techniques and ceremonies into therapeutic intervention plans whenever possible · May be required to provide group therapy sessions to Musqueam families and community members as needed, and to support individual plans Job Knowledge: The work requires the following knowledge, skill and/or abilities: ? Skill and knowledge usually attained by certification as a Registered Clinical Counsellor or Therapist, or other relevant post-secondary degree. ? Experience working with effects of Indigenous colonial complex trauma challenges. ? Indigenous clinician preferred. ? Excellent communications skills both verbal and written. ? Strong computer skills including MS Office. ? Ability to use good tact and judgment in dealing with staff and outside agencies. ? Knowledge and background of current Musqueam or First Nations issues, culture or history. ? Ability to maintain high level of confidentiality for all Musqueam members. ? High attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy ? Develop and maintain client service files for all referrals and planning for the Family Grief Therapy program. ? Ability to develop and facilitate child and family programming and wellness activities as required. ? Ability to multitask work independently and within a team environment Relationships: · Musqueam Social Development Manager & Health Department. · Child/youth/adult Musqueam community members on and off reserve. · Other health and wellness organizations and teams, as appropriate and needed. Working Conditions: · In office Monday to Friday, 830-430pm, with 1 hr lunch break. · Successful Criminal Record Check for working with vulnerable persons.
