Mental Health Counsellor

4 weeks ago

Fort Mackay, Canada Fort McKay First Nation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a dependable and adaptable individual with strong interpersonal skills to fill the position of Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor. Reporting directly to the Mental Health & Addictions Manager, the primary responsibility of the Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor is to offer face-to-face counselling and support for community members, families, and groups within the Fort McKay community.

Key Responsibilities
  • Work with at-risk populations with substance use disorders and provide addictions, life skills, and trauma counselling.
  • Perform the restricted activity of psychosocial intervention utilizing a variety of treatment modalities (individual, family, group) to children and adolescents experiencing significant mental health difficulties.
  • Complete intakes, assessments, and make decisions around treatment goals with the client.
  • Review, evaluate, and document client progress and make changes to treatment plans, as necessary.
  • Provide pre-care and aftercare for clients going through residential treatment.
  • Identify and develop safety plans for high-risk clients, manage and support clients to receive emergency services if necessary.
  • Assess readiness for change with clients and client strengths.
  • Interact with other professionals to discuss therapy or treatment and develop new resources or techniques and to share information as needed.
  • Do one-on-one counselling and run groups that support sober living, relapse prevention, living skills, and other supportive measures to support healthy, independent sober living.
  • Work with other members of the Mental Health and Addictions team in offering services and supports for the clients.
  • Provide programming and support to those community members residing in the sober living facility as needed.
  • Work with elders to support the cultural and spiritual needs of the clients, as well as seeking out and supporting cultural activities that will support sobriety and overall wellness.
  • Build relationships with services in the Wood Buffalo region to assist clients with additional services.
  • Consistent communication with the manager of addictions and mental health.
  • Provide statistical data to the manager monthly.
  • Maintain records and files in a clinical and professional manner.
Key Requirements
  • Master's degree preferred, minimum of Bachelor's Degree required, in Psychology, Addictions, Health promotion, Social work, or other related human services field.
  • Active registration with the applicable regulatory college or professional association.
  • 5 years related experience in working with at-risk groups and supporting healthy living and life skills.
  • 5 years' experience in addictions services and counselling.
  • Experiencing working with clients that have trauma and underlying mental health diagnosis.
  • Experience running group counselling and meetings.
  • Familiarity with the DSM-5 would be an asset.
  • Standard First Aid & WHIMIS.
  • Valid Class 5 driver's license and willing to drive a company vehicle.
  • Must provide a Clean Drivers Abstract.
  • Must provide a clear Criminal Record check with Vulnerable Sector.
  • Ability to speak Cree or Dene is a definite asset.
  • Experience working in an Indigenous community, including knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions, and values, is considered an asset.

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