Counsellor with Indigenous Experience

3 weeks ago


Edmonton, Canada EaseCare Medical Full time

Position Overview

As an Indigenous Counsellor, you will play a crucial role in offering culturally sensitive, trauma-informed mental health support, including crisis intervention, to our diverse client base.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide evidence-based mental health support and crisis intervention in line with provincial regulatory standards.
- Deliver trauma-informed care and support to clients during in-person and on-call hours.
- Offer culturally sensitive mental health support to our Indigenous clients, based on your experience working with Indigenous communities.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals to ensure holistic care and client safety.
- Participate in continuing education, research, and professional development activities to stay up-to-date on best practices in mental health support and trauma-informed care.

**Qualifications**:

- Master’s or Graduate Degree in Counselling Psychology, Educational Psychology, Clinical Social Work or in related fields.
- Registration or eligibility for registration with the College of Alberta Psychologists or Alberta College of Social Workers.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in mental health counselling, with a focus on crisis intervention and trauma-informed care.
- Indigenous ancestry and extensive experience working in Indigenous communities and providing culturally sensitive mental health support is highly valued.

What Sets You Apart
- Exceptional critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Flexibility and adaptability to work during night hours and respond to on-call needs.
- Experience working with diverse client populations, incorporating an intercultural perspective.
- Effective communication skills in verbal, electronic, and written formats.
- Strong organizational skills, self-reliance, and attention to detail.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

**Salary**: $28.00-$50.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Weekends as needed

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-03-09
Expected start date: 2024-03-08


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