Indigenous Patient Navigator

Do you have experience working with mental health and substance use (MHSU) services, along
with lived experience in delivering culturally sensitive care and navigating the healthcare
system? Interior Health is seeking a permanent full time Indigenous Patient Navigator (IPN) to
join our Mental Health & Substance Use team in Williams Lake, B.C situated in the Tŝilhqot’in
territory.
Salary range for the position is $67,861.00to $97,550.00. Interior Health establishes salaries
within the salary range based on the applicant’s qualifications, experience, and an internal equity
review of the salaries of other employees.
Williams Lake is located in the heart of the Cariboo Chilcotin. As the largest and fastest growing
city in the area, it serves as a business, industrial, and service hub for outlying communities. The
surrounding pristine wilderness provides an unlimited playground, while the convenience of city
living is just outside your door. Home to the famous Williams Lake Stampede, rodeo enthusiasts
and community members come together for a fun-filled family event every summer. Outdoor
recreation enthusiasts are drawn to the area's natural amenities. World-class mountain bike
trails, miles of hiking and skiing terrain, and hundreds of lakes fit for kayaking, rafting, boating,
fishing, and camping make Williams Lake one of B.C.'s last true wilderness escapes.
Qualifications:
• A Degree or Diploma in Social Work, Healthcare, ora relevant field (e.g., RN or LPN)
• Two years of related experience working in a healthcare environment
• Demonstrated knowledge, experience, and understanding of indigenous people and their
culture.
• Knowledge of federal, provincial, territorial, regional and indigenous organizations mandated
to provide health services.
• Completion of Medical Terminology Course
• A valid BC Driver's License
• For more information, please press the "View Opportunity Link Below"
You can apply for one-on-one support! Apply to this job opportunity and an
Indigenous Advisor can support you throughout the recruitment process.
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