Child and Youth Mental Health

**CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS COUNSELLOR**

**R**eporting Relationship*

The Child & Youth Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor will work under the supervision of the Mental Health Clinic Manager.

**Position Summary**

The focus of the Child & Youth Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor will be to provide counselling to children and youth to support mental wellness by assisting with emotional regulation and resulting behavioural management. The Child & Youth Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor will provide services through a trauma-informed lens with a focus on addressing intergenerational trauma inclusive of grief & loss. The position will be responsible for providing services that include Traditional ways of Healing.

**Essential Functions**
- Assess and understand the child or youth’s mental health needs through a developmental and trauma informed lens and formulate methods of intervention in collaboration with the team.
- Working knowledge of mental health and addictions
- Work within MFN elementary and secondary school environments when required
- Develop and implement the delivery of workplan initiatives
- Provide client needs assessments and develop treatment plans
- Provide direct counselling to children and youth
- Provide Trauma Informed Care services
- Assist team with prevention, intervention, and promotion workshops/activities/awareness within the community, inclusive of both traditional and western approaches
- Provide appropriate referrals to other services
- Provide aftercare services and supports for children and youth
- Maintain a case management system utilizing the Electronic Medical Record system
- Participate in regular intake meetings and case management reviews
- Ensure professional competence by seeking consultation and effective use of clinical supervision
- Research evidenced based practices and weave these strategies with Anishinaabe teachings when delivering services and/or programming to the youth
- Identify community-driven, cultural-based interventions to increase awareness of Anishinabek cultural beliefs and practices to promote and sustain healthy communities
- Monitor and evaluate results of workshops for enhancements/improvements and include solutions and recommendations in report submissions
- Keep abreast of new developments in the mental health and addictions field
- Ensures compliance of MFN Personnel, Finance and Administrative policies and procedures
- Attends internal monthly staff meetings and prepares quarterly staff reports
- Participates in professional development opportunities for skills improvement and program enhancement as advised by the Mental Health Clinic Manager
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications & Requirements**

College Diploma in Social Services or related field of study (i.e., Addictions & Mental Health Diploma, Social Services Worker Diploma, Child & Youth Care)

3 - 5 years work-related experience in the field of child & youth mental health

Knowledge and skills in mental health, alcohol and/or drugs addictions awareness and prevention

Excellent Public Speaking and Facilitation Skills

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training

Mental Health First Aid

**Other**

Have working knowledge of Harm Reduction Philosophy

Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously

Be a role model both during and after regular work hours

Working knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Office and general office procedures

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)

Must obtain and keep current First Aid and CPR Certifications

Must have knowledge and/or experience with the culture, history and customs of the Anishinaabe

Understanding of Anishinaabe language, culture, traditions as it relates to traditional healing

A strong advocate of M’Chigeeng First Nation’s goals and objectives along with its mission and long-term vision

Must have own transportation and valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license

Must be willing to work flexible hours and weekends

COVID-19 Vaccinations (at least 2 doses)

Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) requirement must be 30-days current and must be an original

**Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Rationale**: M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a VSS clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault or related charges. The VSS must be current 30-days and must be an original.

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

**Salary**: $61,200.00-$74,800.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Vision care
- Work from home

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Day