Raam Counsellor

**INTRODUCTION**:
**Required Knowledge, Skills, and Ability**
- Have knowledge of Historical Trauma and Intergenerational trauma of Indigenous Peoples.
- Demonstrate sound knowledge and experience working with Indigenous Peoples in a clinical setting within an Addictions and Mental Health context.
- Ability to effectively manage disruptive behavior and de-escalation in crisis situations.
- Experience working with and addressing addictions, concurrent disorders, and active substance users
- Knowledge and ability to integrate wholistic based and evidence-based practice into the planning and evaluation of client and program intervention from a trauma informed lens.
- Ability to complete intakes, provide clinical assessments and interventions as needed, develop treatment plans, referrals, and discharge.
- Consult with and provide information to DAHC staff regarding clients and assist with the development of care plans for complex clients.
- Participate in case conferences for client plans of care with external agencies and services where appropriate.
- Maintain clinical records and data compilation utilizing the electronic medical record according to requirements of the DAHC.
- Respect the rights, dignity, and feelings of others to create a safe and respectful work environment that is free from harassment, discrimination, and violence.
- Established self-care routine and supports.
- Other duties may be assigned by team lead &/or management.

**STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Undergraduate and/or Master degree in Social Work, Mental Health & Addictions, Psychology or Sociology, from a recognized university preferred. College Diploma and related experience will be considered
- 1+ years experience working with individuals with complex needs
- Experience working with and extensive knowledge of Indigenous Peoples language, culture, customs, and traditions.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $59,155.20 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- complex needs in mental health: 1 year (required)
- addictions, concurrent disorders: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person