Indigenous Addictions Counsellor

1 week ago

Winnipeg, Canada Executive Medical Solutions Full time

Executive Medical Solutions is seeking an Indigenous Addictions Counsellor who will be responsible for working with individuals affected by mental health and substance use/misuse within a multi-disciplinary team. This includes providing counseling, group sessions, and other programming support. The Addictions Counsellor will act in accordance with the organization’s philosophy, direction, and standards.

**Responsibilities**:

- Serve as a role model by demonstrating personal care and wellness.
- Provide culturally competent services including individual or group counseling.
- Within a multi-disciplinary team, help conduct intake assessments and develop participants' treatment goals and treatment plans.
- Assess risk factors, manage risk and develop safety plans when required.
- Work closely with a multi-disciplinary team to provide appropriate information and support when required.
- Refer for additional treatment services and resources when required.
- Utilize therapeutic processes to guide participants to build a life worth living and improve on or teach skills and strategies for managing and dealing with challenges.
- Follow duty to report requirements.
- Protect patient confidentiality.

**Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary education in Mental Health and Addictions, Social Work, or Human Services. Combined experience of post-secondary education and work experience will be considered.
- Demonstrate a knowledge of cultural and traditional Indigenous knowledge.
- Ability to establish and maintain confidentiality among staff and program participants.
- Must have experience assessing high risk clients and responding appropriately.
- Comprehensive knowledge of client centered mental health and addictions interventions, practice methods, and professional skills.
- Knowledge of community resources, treatment centres, social service networks and organizations.
- Strong interpersonal skills to work with diverse client groups with varying levels of comprehension.
- Ability to work in a team environment and independently without prompting.
- Proven ability to work in a changing work environment.
- Effective assessment, relationship building, problem solving, and organizational skills.
- Proficient computer skills: MS Word, Internet, E-mail.
- Subject to Criminal Record Check.
- Valid Class 5 Drivers License.

**Preference will be given to First Nations, Métis, and Inuit applicants.**

**Job Type**: Part-time
Part-time hours: 20 - 30 per week

**Salary**: $22.00-$25.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Flexible schedule

Schedule:

- Day shift
- Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

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