Mental Health Counsellor

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 Program Supervisor 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 regional offices such as, Winnipeg, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Balmertown and Thunder Bay as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Accountability
• This position reports to the KO mental health program supervisor.

• 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.