The Weeneebayko Area Health Authority (WAHA) is looking for an experienced professional to fill the key role of Regional Social Worker.

What You’ll Do
• Provide culturally appropriate mental health services to the population within WAHA’s catchment area
• Work within a multidisciplinary team to advance the objectives of the organization
• Maintain and enhance knowledge of practice and regulations according to the Mental Health Act
• Advanced knowledge and practice skills concerning crisis intervention, risk management, and psychiatric assessments. Knowledge and skills in critical Incident Stress Debriefing
• Provide personal support and initiatives

What You Bring
• A degree in social work is required, or a Master's Degree in Social Work is preferred
• Three (3) years’ recent related experience in a crisis or emergency psychiatry setting or three (3) years in    acute psychiatry
• Must be in good standing as a Registered Social Worker with the College of Social Workers and Social      Services Workers
• Must possess and maintain CPR certification
• Reliable and cooperative, effective interpersonal relationships
• The ability to communicate in the local Cree language is an asset
• Willingness to travel within the region is required

What We Offer
• Defined contribution pension plan (HOOPP) and health and welfare benefits
• Retention, travel and Northern allowance benefits, Relocation allowance, subsidizing housing
• Working for an organization currently undergoing development and transformation
• Being part of a strong and cohesive multidisciplinary team

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 #2024-083 to:

Human Resources
Weeneebayko Area Health Authority
P.O. Box 664
Moose Factory, ON P0L 1W0
• Resumes can be emailed to jobs@waha.ca or faxed to 705-658-4917