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Mental Health Counsellors for In-Community Services in Northern Indigenous Communities

2 weeks ago

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Northern Counselling & Therapeutic Services (NCTS) Full time $60,000 - $120,000 per year

Self-Employment Opportunity:

Mental Health Counsellors for Community-based Services in Northern Indigenous Communities

Organization:
 Northern Counselling and Therapeutic Services

Location:
 In-Community in Western Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, and Yukon).

Position Type:
 Independent Contractor

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT - Successful applicants must be able to travel for 2 consecutive weeks each month.

Introduction:
 NCTS provides a range of mental health services to support Northern and Indigenous communities in Canada. We are currently seeking passionate, experienced and dedicated Mental Health Counsellors to provide community-based mental health services to First Nations Communities.

Responsibilities:

  • Provide culturally sensitive mental health services to children, youth, adults, couples and/or families within the Indigenous community.
  • This may include collaborating with and providing support to Nation staff as well as extended community partners.
  • Provide mental health programming, training, and workshops.
  • Travel to remote locations to provide in-person services for 2 weeks per month.
  • Where appropriate, collaborate with Nation staff, Elders, community leaders, healthcare professionals and other community stakeholders to support holistic healing approaches.
  • Advocate for mental health awareness and promote destigmatization around seeking mental health supports.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential client records in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance cultural competency and counselling skills.

Qualifications:

  • Master's degree in counselling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
  • Registration or certification with a recognized counselling or mental health professional association.
  • Willingness and availability to provide in-person services to remote communities for 1 to 2 weeks a month.

Additional Wish List:

We encourage everyone interested to apply. However, we are especially interested in speaking with counsellors who are any of the following:

·      Of Indigenous ancestry

·      Based in Western Canada

·      Experienced working with First Nations or with Indigenous clients

  • Able to commit to a one-year minimum

·      Knowledge of Woodland Cree culture and geographical area

·      Bilingual (English and Cree or other Indigenous languages)