ART THERAPIST
Pikangikum Allied Health Services (PAHS)
Position Description:
Under the direction of the Pikangikum Allied Health Manager and the Pikangikum Education Authority (PEA), the Art Therapist will work to help organize and deliver art therapy services in the Pikangikum Allied Health Services (PAHS) program. The PAHS program is a collaboration between PEA and the Pikangikum Health Authority. This position will be located from a primary office in Winnipeg, as well as travel when needed to Pikangikum First Nation for assessment, provision of therapy, interdisciplinary team meetings, staff training and mentorship and overall monitoring and evaluation of treatment plans.
Responsibilities will Include:
- Complete art therapy assessments and plan treatment strategies for children with complex health needs
- Use both formal and informal assessment procedures to evaluate the social, emotional, or behavioral issues
- Develop, monitor, and evaluate treatment plans
- Ensure all testing and diagnostic assessment instruments, tools and treatment plans have been reviewed, adapted where possible and are culturally appropriate for use among Indigenous children
- Ensure that assessments are being conducted in the child’s most natural learning environments including home assessments
- Provide clinical and education information at an appropriate level to school personnel and parents/caregivers that would assist them in developing a greater understanding of the child’s behavior
- Facilitate the transfer of knowledge into practice and enhance staff’s ability to manage responsive behaviors and treatment plan interventions through role modelling, coaching, and mentoring
- Provide Art Therapy services in person and via teleconferencing and with the use of video/web technology
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and provide consultation on complex cases, treatment planning, service delivery, ethical issues and identify risks
- Work closely with the Learning Resource Team at Eenchokay Birchstick School and other treatment providers in the transition of treatment plans from private providers to PAHS program
- Participate in the development of the PAHS program, forms, guidelines, procedures, and policies as it relates to the provision of Art Therapy
- Identify training needs of staff and parents/caregivers and assist in the development and delivery of training workshops and training tools
- Attend professional development opportunities to support the position and disseminate knowledge to other PAHS team members
- Ensure that proper case records, assessment reports and statistical records and all other pertinent data to each case is maintained and adhere to confidentiality guidelines
- Develop learning tools for staff to use in therapy, classrooms, and home environment
- Be available for other duties as identified in the ongoing development of the PAHS program.
- Spend at least one week a month in the Pikangikum community to oversee the local services and delivery, as well as ongoing monitoring of staff and students’ needs.
- Work under the policies of the Pikangikum Education Authority
Qualifications:
- Experience in the development and delivery of art therapy treatment plans
- Post graduate diploma or degree from a recognized college or university in the field of Art Therapy, Clinical or Educational Psychology, Social Work or equivalent
- Be able to work in a collaborative team environment and take direction from the Allied Health Manager
- Experience working with children with complex physical, cognitive, mental, behavioral, or social issues
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills as well as strong independent/team working skills.
- Excellent written and oral communication and well-developed interpersonal skills.
- Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks
- Flexibility to manage work in an ever-changing environment
- Ability to communicate with children, parents/caregivers, and other professionals
- Excellent interpersonal and cross-cultural skills to work in a First Nations environment
- Knowledge of Jordan’s Principle federal programming and services covered
- Strong Knowledge of trauma, the impacts of colonization and a commitment to Truth and Recon
- Strong technical/computer skills and familiarity with video conferencing software
* The PEA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package based on qualifications and experience. Salary range is $50,000-$90,000 per year.
Also required:
At time of hire a Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check will be Required.
Registration with appropriate regulatory body
Possess a Valid class 5 driver’s license required
Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $50,000.00-$90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Commuter benefits
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision care
Work Location: In person
