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- Do you have experience working with mental health and substance use(MHSU) services, are culturally centered, and have knowledge of federal, provincial, territorial, regional, and Indigenous organizations?
- Interior Health is seeking a permanent full time Indigenous Patient Navigator (IPN) to join our Mental Health & Substance Use team in Creston, B.C. This position, with a key focus on community mental health and substance use services, also plays a vital role in supporting clients in navigating through various hospital and community services in the region.
- The Indigenous Patient Navigator (IPN) works as part of the Interdisciplinary Care Team and, as required, acts as a resource for both Indigenous clients and healthcare providers to ensure the provision of care is culturally safe and client-centered.
- The IPN works with Indigenous people located in the assigned Interior Health (IH) service area across varying sectors of health (e.g., acute care, residential services, mental health, public health, and home health services), depending on the local service area.
- Coordinates client/family spiritual care requests and/or access to sacred spaces within the healthcare system to support Indigenous beliefs and customs.
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