Mental Health Counsellor

2 weeks ago


Thunder Bay, Canada Keewaytinook Okimakanak Full time

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
General duties and responsibilities included are not exclusive or limited to the following.
Provides counselling services to Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO) First Nations clients.
Provides group programs and services to clients.
Participates in community development and education.
Maintains accurate and confidential client records electronically.
Carry out thorough risk assessments and monitoring of clients.
Collaborate with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
Assist clients to manage their emotions through de-escalation strategies.
Use trauma-informed best practices.
Provide regular updates to KO Mental Health Coordinator and Chief and Council.
Build relationships with community health staff and community leadership.
Crisis response, intervention and promote harm reduction.
Provide pandemic support, vaccination rollout support, RAPID testing site support.
Attend weekly meetings with the KO Health Team.
Travel regularly to KO First Nations communities, often by small aircraft.
Travel to other KO sites such as, Dryden, Sioux Lookout and Thunder Bay as needed
Perform other duties as assigned.

ACCOUNTABILITY
This position reports to the KO mental health program coordinator.

COMPETENCIES AND QUALIFICATIONS
Degree or training, and experience working in mental health-related fields.
Knowledge and understanding of indigenous culture and values in a regional context.
Excelled leadership, management, motivation, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to speak one of the KO local dialects is an asset.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
Valid Class G Driver's License and must be willing to provide a police criminal background check.
Able to work effectively with others and to work independently.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.
Experience
Required
Mental Health Counselling
Education
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or better in Counseling Psychology or related field

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