POSITION TITLE

Indigenous Clinical Education & Program Advisor - GBV

SHIFT TYPE

Monday-Friday (days)

DEPT/PROGRAM

Access & Flow

JOB CLASS

Clinical Educator

EMPLOYMENT TYPE

Temporary Part-Time up to 2 years

RATE OF PAY

$47.05 - $58.58 per hour

WORK SCHEDULE

Part-Time as per schedule

EMPLOYEE GROUP

OPSEU

POSTING TYPE

Open

POSTING DATE

July 2, 2025

HYBRID ELIGIBLE

Yes

NUMBER

1

Waypoint Centre for Mental Health Care is a 315-bed academic and teaching hospital that provides specialized mental health, addiction and geriatric care. Located on the shores of Georgian Bay, we serve some of the most complex and disadvantaged individuals in Ontario and are the sole provider of high-secure forensic mental health services in the province.

A dedicated team of researchers and clinicians at Waypoint has secured $2.3 million in funding through Ontario’s Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence to establish the Mental Health Anti-Violence Hub for Empowerment, Advocacy, Recovery, and Trauma Support (MHAV-HEARTS). This initiative was created to address critical gaps in mental health services for individuals affected by gender-based violence (GBV). In collaboration with key agencies across Central Ontario and the province, MHAV-HEARTS will become Canada’s first mental health hub focused specifically on GBV, working to close a significant service gap through innovation, advocacy, and partnership.

As part of this important initiative, we are seeking a temporary part-time Indigenous Clinical Educator and Program Advisor – GBV who will help to support the development of culturally appropriate programs and services for Indigenous patients and communities related to GBV. This role supports staff, patients, and community partners by providing culturally safe training, resources, and clinical guidance. The position focuses on building capacity to deliver trauma-informed, culturally responsive care to Indigenous individuals affected by GBV by supporting the development and maintenance of practice documents, individual and group education, skill modeling through direct clinical practice and working collaboratively with stakeholders.

This is a unique opportunity to contribute to a transformative, province-wide initiative aimed at empowering survivors, building capacity within the system, and enhancing recovery through specialized, coordinated care.

Please Note: This position offers a hybrid work environment consisting of in-office and remote work. Office location is 500 Church St in Penetanguishene, ON

This position is part of a special program responsible for supporting the development and delivery of culturally appropriate services for Indigenous patients affected by Gender-Based Violence. As such, preference will be given to qualified applicants who self-identify as First Nations, Inuit or Métis. We invite candidates to self-identify in their application. All self-identification information will be kept confidential.

For information about funding incentives for nurses, our enhanced employee referral program, housing, orientation and other employment-related information please follow this link to our employment web page. https://www.waypointcentre.ca/get-involved/join-our-team

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develop and provide culturally grounded education and training to clinical staff, community partners, and patients on Gender-Based Violence, trauma-informed care, and Indigenous cultural safety.
• Collaborate with clinical teams to incorporate Indigenous perspectives and traditional healing approaches into GBV-related clinical programs and patient care pathways.
• Serve as a liaison and advisor to support Indigenous patients and their caregivers experiencing Gender-Based Violence, ensuring respectful and trauma-informed engagement.
• Provide individual and group evidence-based structured psychotherapy and/or psychoeducation and/or support services to patients/clients and/or their caregivers.
• Conduct learning needs assessments, determine priorities and recommend strategies, learning goals and objectives to meet identified needs.
• Develop, review, and evaluate GBV programs and resources to ensure cultural relevance, safety, and effectiveness.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Indigenous communities, Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and relevant organizations to inform program development and community engagement.
• Design, implement and deliver specialized educational events/programs based on the principles of adult learning for staff, patients, community agencies and the general public, designed to meet the identified learning needs through methods such as lectures, one-on-one sessions and group facilitation.
• Evaluate results of educational programs by developing evaluative criteria and using effective measurement techniques; developing and incorporating revisions to programs as results indicate.
• Facilitate and participate in the development, maintenance and review of GBV evidence informed practice support documents.
• Participate in continuing education for self-development and maintains competence in clinical practice including up-to-date knowledge of best practices in GBV care, Indigenous health, and cultural safety frameworks.
• Managers have the right to assign additional duties and schedule alternate work locations based on operational requirements.
• Perform all work at all times in compliance with all hospital policies and procedures, legislation (Occupational Health & Safety Act, Fire Code, WHMIS, etc.) relevant to health and safety, security and potential risk hazards.

REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors’s Degree in Nursing or Social Work
• Current registration as a Registered Nurse or Registered Social Worker in good standing with the College of Nurses of Ontario or the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers
• Competency in performing the controlled act of psychotherapy per an applicable regulatory college (e.g. College of Nurses of Ontario, Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers).
• Minimum of 5 years of recent related experience in mental health, working within Indigenous communities, or in Indigenous health, with a strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and health perspectives for patients/clients impacted by Gender-Based Violence and their caregivers.
• Demonstrated experience providing education or training to clinical staff, community partners, and patient groups
• Demonstrated experience contributing to or leading the development of culturally appropriate programs and services for Indigenous patients and communities preferred.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and operational vehicle
• Results oriented work ethic to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and deliver quality, consistent and timely results
• Demonstrated leadership, conflict resolution, interpersonal and organizational skills
• Proven written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to adapt readily to change and reflects an optimistic and positive attitude
• Models and promotes core ethical practice, Waypoint Values (Caring, Respect, Accountability, Innovation)
• Preference for proficiency in French/English language skills.

HOW DO I APPLY?

Waypoint employees apply through the Employee Self-Service portal at https://employees.waypointcentre.ca and external applicants apply to Join our Team, Career Opportunities | Waypoint by close of business (4:00 pm) on July 12, 2025 quoting Job ID WC25-191. Attach your cover letter and resume detailing why you are interested in this opportunity and how you meet the qualifications and key accountabilities specified.