Mental Health Counsellor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

General duties and responsibilities included are not exclusive or limited to the following.

• Provides counselling services to Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO) First Nations community members. 
• Provides group programs and services to community members. 
• Participates in community development and education. 
• Maintains accurate and confidential client records electronically. 
• Carry out thorough risk assessments and monitoring of clients. 
• Support/assist community members in the development of goals/treatment plans. Coordinate care, refer and collaborate with other professionals.
• Assist community members with de-escalation and self-regulation strategies. 
• Use trauma-informed best practices. 
• Life promotion, crisis intervention and prevention and promote harm reduction. 
• Build relationships with community health staff and community leadership. 
• Attend regular meetings with the KO Health Team. 
• Provide regular updates to Program Manager, Director of Health and community leadership.  
• Travel regularly to KO First Nations communities, often by small aircraft. 
• Travel to other KO regional offices such as, Winnipeg, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Balmertown and Thunder Bay as needed. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY

• This position reports to the Mental Wellness and Addictions Program Manager. 

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or Degree in social services, social work, psychology, counselling, or related field required.  Current registration with a provincial regulatory body is an asset.   
• Knowledge and understanding of indigenous culture and values in a regional context is required. 
• Excelled leadership, management, motivation, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to speak one of the KO local dialects is an asset. 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral). 
• Valid Class G Driver’s License and must be willing to provide a police criminal record check and a vulnerable sector check. 
• Able to work effectively with others and to work independently. 
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. 
• Knowledge of mandatory reporting requirements.

This is an existing position.

Salary: $74,900.00 - $99,510.00

Applicants are encouraged to self-identify if they are Indigenous. Particularly if they originate from one of the six First Nation communities Keewaytinook Okimakanak serves.

This job ad is not meant to be all-inclusive. Only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.