The Healing Model Therapist provides therapeutic mental wellness assessments and counseling to children, youth, and adults using Emotion-Focused Therapy. They also collaborate with community resources and internal departments to develop and implement holistic treatment plans.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a diploma or degree in a related field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Indigenous Wellness and be eligible for professional registration. Experience in therapeutic practice and a strong understanding of trauma-informed care are required.
Vision M’Chigeeng First Nation is committed to strengthening the well being of children, youth and their families. This will be accomplished through the development, delivery and service coordination of culturally appropriate prevention programming that will enable each person to improve their well-being for attaining a healthy lifestyle that contributes to achieving a safe, caring and healthy community.
Reporting Relationship The Healing Model Therapist will report to the Healing Model Manager and will ensure that internal working relationships are developed with all Departments within M’Chigeeng First Nation.
Position Summary
The Healing Model Therapist provides therapeutic mental wellness assessment and support to children, youth and adult members or affiliates of M’Chigeeng First Nation. The Healing Model Therapist supports positive relationships by employing client-centered, culturally appropriate and evidence-based therapeutic strategies to address the challenges of their clients in a wholistic manner. The Healing Model Therapist functions within legislative requirements, regulations, policies and procedures and the mission, beliefs and vision of the M’Chigeeng First Nation and the framework of the Emotion-Focused Therapy model.
Essential Functions Providing therapeutic mental wellness assessment and therapeutic counselling support to child, youth and adults.
Undertake an initial assessment of the client’s mental wellness needs using the appropriate clinical screening tools.
Assess the client’s support network to identify resources available that support mental wellness outcomes.
Develop a treatment plan, identifying therapeutic support and community resources to be leveraged to support mental wellness outcomes.
Provide the client with one-on-one/couples/group therapeutic support through the use of Emotion-Focused Therapy and other evidence-based modalities of treatment.
Ensure interventions are consistent with cultural teachings and are appropriate in addressing concerns that are being experienced in the family and the families’ environment.
Ensure a Circle of Care approach is used in case planning to promote mental wellness outcomes with the contributions of the client’s support network including family, caregivers, school, medical team and other community supports.
Provide updates to the in-home support team that will assist the family in practicing and implementing learned behaviour in the family.
Advocate and/or liaise with M’Chigeeng staff including: medical, educational and social services to promote and support the client’s mental wellness needs.
Maintain a case file for each client including initial assessment, treatment plans, and contact notes for telephone or in-person discussions, correspondence with other services regarding care plans, concerns or outstanding issues to be addressed.
Provide quantifiable data including number of clients served, number of direct therapeutic service hours, number of case planning meetings, number of meetings with family members, agencies and other resources on a monthly basis.
Prepare for and participate in regular clinical individual and team supervision, prepare supervision notes for client file, provide peer feedback and group supervision as part of the Mental Health team.
Participate in the training curriculum provided by the Department.
Relationship and Team Building Work collaboratively and cooperatively at all levels in order to support the use of family-centered, strengths- based, client-focused and trauma-informed practices.
Demonstrate behaviours, actions and attitudes that are consistent with M’Chigeeng First Nation’s vision, mission and values.
Provide opportunities for the enhancement and development of positive cultural identities of clients served.
Ensure appropriate communication and consultation with Supervisor at appropriate times.
Ensure effective and professional communication with all internal and external service providers.
Share information according to privacy and/or confidentiality guidelines.
Work respectfully, positively, professionally, and collaboratively with team members.
Administration and Reporting Complete administrative functions and reports, and adhere to policies, procedures, and relevant practices.
Ensure submissions of reports are completed and Prepare reports, statistics, briefing notes and correspondence as Develop and maintain an individual detailed work plan of Ensure confidentiality and safekeeping of all program documents and Develop and maintain accurate, up-to-date and concise work and client Work in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and any other relevant Prepare and submit monthly reports and travel expenses and maintain attendance Follow M’Chigeeng First Nation’s human resources, finance and other policies.
Other Duties Act in accordance with M’Chigeeng First Nation’s Code of Ethics and maintain confidentiality at all times to protect the privacy of staff, families and community.
Participate in internal or external committees as required or assigned.
Perform additional related duties in accordance with job responsibilities and department objectives.
Participate in training, cultural events and other mandatory training as required.
Other duties as required or assigned.
Ensure all M’Chigeeng First Nation protocols and Bylaws are adhered to, and program activities are conducted in accordance with recommendations and policies as set by Chief & Council.
Incorporate and promote Anishinabek cultural values, beliefs and practices and Anishinaabemowin into program and training delivery.
Foster a positive, collaborative, and culturally safe team environment.
Qualifications and Requirements Diploma or degree in a related field (e.g., Social Services, Psychology, Social Work, Indigenous Wellness & Addictions, Counselling, Child & Youth Care, Nursing or related human services).
Registration or eligibility for registration with a recognized professional or regulatory body OR application experience in therapeutic practice under supervision.
Training in Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) or a willingness to complete EFT Externship and Core Skills training Experience supporting individuals, families, or couples in a therapeutic, counselling or wellness-focused setting.
Strong understanding of trauma-informed practice, emotional regulation and relational dynamics.
Assets (not required) Completion of ICEFFT Externship, Core Skills, or supervision hours (EFT certification track).
Experience working in First Nation communities.
Knowledge of Anishinaabe culture, language and healing practices.
Ability to provide culturally safe, community-centred clinical supports.
Strong knowledge of child development.
Previous child well-being experience.
Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of relevant legislative framework and policies reflecting clinical social work practice Understanding of and ability to translate relevant legislation into program language, policies and procedures.
Understanding of evidence-informed/evidence-based practices for promoting trauma work, attachment, resilience and wellness-based mental health services to children, youth and adults.
Knowledge of First Nation service delivery, customs and traditions in responding to mental health concerns.
Proficient communication and computer skills.
Excellent management and relationship-building (partnering & networking) skills.
Well-organized with ability to multi-task, work well under pressure, and prioritize workload.
Valid Class “G” Driver’s License with personal and reliable transportation.
Fluency in Anishinaabemowin or a willingness to learn.
Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) required (Current 30 days, original or certified copy upon successful selection).
If you are interested in this opportunity, applicants must submit cover letter, resume, with three current references with contact information (two work-related and one character reference) and copies of education certifications by applying to this posting or to:
Healing Model Therapist c/o Human Resources M’Chigeeng First Nation, P.O. Box 333 M’CHIGEENG, ON P0P 1G0 Fax 705-377-4980 or email to: employment@mchigeeng.ca
