Counsellor

MIKAAMING MINO PIMATIZIWIN HEALING LODGE INC.

**Employment Opportunity**
**COUNSELLOR
**MMPHL requires a Counselor who possesses the required qualifications and education
background in Addictions and Mental Health. The primary purpose of the Counsellor
role is to provide professional addictions counselling including assessment and
evaluation, treatment planning, client education & life skills, individual and group
counselling, referrals, service coordination and documentation.

Qualifications:
**Degree/Diploma from a recognized University/College in the field of**

**addictions, social work or a combination of training/experience OR**
**Counselling Certificate from a recognized program with Addictions related**
**training and mental health training; **

Demonstrate awareness of impacts of colonization on Indigenous people and in
particular the family unit;** **

Knowledge and experience in traditional and contemporary healing practices;** **

Ability to work with Elders, Healers and Clinicians within a group setting or
individually;** **

Ability to function in crisis and/or pressure situations;** **

Excellent written and oral communication skills;** **

Facilitation and/or presentation skills;** **

Life Skills Certificate is an asset;** **

Ability to network with external resources that will benefit treatment programming;** **

Must possess computer skills (computer log-in, MS Word, Outlook) in order to
adhere to all reporting requirements as established by Supervisor;** **

Must adhere to Oath of Confidentiality and Code of Professional Conduct of the
Lodge;** **

Valid Class 4 Drivers License or Class 5 and willingness of securing a Class 4
Drivers License;** **

Access to own vehicle and a clear Drivers Abstract;** **

Must have a current Emergency First Aid / CPR certificate;** **

Provide current Criminal Record and Child Abuse Registry Checks; and** **

Must be able to demonstrate how you lead a positive & healthy lifestyle (please
identify in your cover letter and/or references).**
**Send a cover letter, current resume with three references to**:
Human Resource Administrator
Mikaaming Mino Pimatiziwin Healing Lodge

Box 84 Fort Alexander, MB R0E 0P0
Fax: 1.204.367.2324

**THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS 4 P.M., JUNE 15, 2023**

Please note that only selected individuals will be contacted for an interview.