MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS WORKER

Hopedale, NL, Canada

Full-time

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Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Oct 20, 2026
Experience: Diploma in Social Work or Mental Health and Addictions with 3-5 years of related experience.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 6, 2026

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Responsibilities

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Develop supportive communities through the provision of community engagement and outreach activities. Such as, but not limited to; community events to promote social connection and offer mental health and addictions education, land-based activities, youth events, mentoring and leadership programs – while incorporating traditional knowledge and skills into programming
Promote positive mental health by enhancing the capacity of individuals and communities to take greater control over their lives and improve their mental well-being
Create programming that includes awareness resources around positive mental health, skill building sessions to support problem solving and emotional coping, enhance social connections, work-life balance, anti-violence and discrimination and access to economic resources.
Collaborate with the Mental Health & Addictions (MH&A) Manager to develop Inuit specific promotional materials and information for health promotion initiatives
Facilitate educational workshops on mental health and addictions related topics such as, but not limited to: healthy relationships, mental health promotion, sharing circles, etc.
Create and maintain current and accurate records of client interactions, of clients served and their issues. Maintain notes about community contacts, presentations, and workshops, for the purpose of planning future presentations and workshops. In the form of submitting monthly reports to the MH&A Manager
Provide supportive counselling as required on an early intervention, short-term basis, to address at risk individuals and crisis situations
Provide mental health and addictions supportive counselling and supports to individuals, families and groups on the misuse and effects of alcohol and drugs.
Work in collaboration with internal and external partners to enhance professional development and/or connect and refer clients.
Be able to provide supportive substance use intervention along the spectrum of substance use; inclusive of prevention, harm reduction, referrals to detox and treatment programming, and after-care/postvention supports.
Provide support during crisis and/or traumatic events as needed, such as offering grief support, home visits, and outreach to those identified needing support
Assist individuals to identify their need for treatment programs and complete the treatment referral process, ensuring they meet both the treatment Centre and DHSD requirements
Actively facilitate and/or participate in child, parent, and family programs for the purpose of supporting parents and families in the development and support of skill building. Activities to incorporate early childhood programs, parenting education and support groups, and family skill-based programs
Work collaboratively with divisions within the Department of Health Social Development, to plan and deliver a variety of mental health & addictions promotion, prevention, and educational programming
Network and collaborate with other health and social professionals, education, justice, community organizations, elders, traditional healers, and regional Inuit associations.
Travel as required
Other related duties as required

Qualifications

Diploma in Social Work or Mental Health and Addictions with 3-5 years of related experience. Relevant education and/or experience will be considered. Self-directed with strong interpersonal, writing and communication skills
Able to work effectively as a team player
Strong understanding of social, cultural and community issues facing Inuit communities
Able to draw on, and build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, agencies, helpers & elders, within and outside the community.

Assets

Bilingual in Inuktitut and English

Benefits

Competitive Paid Leave Package
Travel Benefit
Labrador Allowance
Group insurance including health and dental
Group pension

Department: Health & Social Development

Location: Hopedale

Term: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: October 20, 2026

How To Apply

Please submit your resume to careers@nunatsiavut.com.

Applications should be submitted before 4:30 pm on closing day.

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Responsibilities

Develop and deliver community-based mental health and addictions promotion, prevention, education, and support programs, incorporating Inuit knowledge and community needs. Provide short-term counselling, crisis and substance-use support, treatment referrals, family programming, and collaboration with community and professional partners, while maintaining accurate records and reports.

Requirements

A diploma in Social Work or Mental Health and Addictions and 3–5 years of related experience are requested, though relevant education and/or experience will also be considered. Candidates should have strong interpersonal, writing, and communication skills, work effectively in a team, understand issues affecting Inuit communities, and build relationships with colleagues, agencies, helpers, and elders.

Skills

Community Outreach
Mental Health Promotion
Addictions Support
Supportive Counselling
Crisis Intervention
Harm Reduction
Treatment Referrals
Workshop Facilitation
Program Development
Family Support
Recordkeeping and Reporting
Interpersonal Communication
Teamwork
Relationship Building
Cultural Awareness
Inuit Community Engagement

Benefits

Paid Leave
Travel Benefit
Labrador Allowance
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Group Pension

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Keywords

Mental Health
Addictions
Community Engagement
Outreach
Mental Health Promotion
Substance Use Prevention
Harm Reduction
Supportive Counselling
Crisis Support
Grief Support
Treatment Referrals
Aftercare
Community Education
Workshop Facilitation
Sharing Circles
Traditional Knowledge
Inuit Communities
Family Support
Parenting Education
Early Childhood Programs
Client Records
Monthly Reporting
Interagency Collaboration
Community Partnerships
Social Work

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