Provide culturally appropriate mental wellness assessments, counselling, and support services to Aboriginal adults. Build relationships between traditional Aboriginal and western healing modalities while ensuring quality assurance through case management systems.
Requirements summary
Preference for a BSW or MSW with 2 years of experience, or relevant education with 5 years of experience. Must have clinical skills for treating significant mental health challenges and deep knowledge of First Nation culture and history.
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Job description
Position
Mental
Wellness
Counsellors -
HART
Hub
Employment
Type: Full Time Contract until
March 31, 2028 (possible extension pending funding)
Vacancy
Status: Existing Vacancy - REPOST
Salary Range
BSW $58,662-$66,025 MSW $73,105-$82,072 Location: West End Communities (Batchewana First Nation, Garden River First Nation, & Thessalon First Nation)
Closing Date: Friday, June 19, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Who you are?
You are highly motivated individual, with lived experience, willing to support others in a culturally safe environment.
Acknowledging the Seven Grandfather Teachings in your work to build relationships.
Who we are?
We are a leader in First Nation Health.
Our foundation is Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands.
We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe and holistic health care that supports and enhances the wellness of individuals, families, and communities.
We work with our 11 First Nation community partners and the IFC in the provision of primary health care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions, home and community support services, and health promotion services.
The opportunity: Under the supervision of the Mental Wellness Manager the Mental Wellness Counsellor is responsible for providing culturally appropriate outreach mental wellness assessment, counselling and support services to Aboriginal adults (18+ years) in collaboration with Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services partner sites.
This responsibility is with a strong emphasis on quality assurance through implementation of service policies and procedures and case management information system.
The Mental Wellness Counsellor shall assume a technical support role in building on current relationships between traditional Aboriginal and western healing modalities through cultural awareness and translation activities as well as supporting the access of traditional healers for individual clients.
What you need to bring with you: Preference will be given to those individuals with a B.S.W or M.S.W. (or similar) and 2 years related work experience.
Relevant education with 5 years’ related experience will also be considered.
Benefits
Extended Health Benefits
Cell Phone
Laptop
Professional Development Days
Professional Development Budget
Personal Leave
Vacation Package
Travel Expenses Covered
Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
Access to Cultural and Traditional Teachings
Indigenous Statutory Holidays
Current registration or eligibility to register in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers is preferred.
Must have proven clinical abilities and skills to provide counselling support to adults with significant mental health challenges.
Must have working knowledge and experience on First Nation mental health issues and First Nation culture, history and issues.
Ability to work collaboratively with front line community workers and other health practitioners.
Ability to work collaboratively with a clinical supervisor and other mental health specialists.
Proficient skills in computer programs and electronic case management systems.
Knowledge and experience of Anishinabek Health and Traditional healing practices Excellent oral and written communication skills A clear criminal reference check is a condition of employment.
Must have access to a personal vehicle and willing to travel regularly within the five communities and within the Maamwesying area.
Must have a valid driver’s license.
Why work with us?
Competitive Salary based on experience Paid Extended Health Benefits Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) Competitive vacation package with an additional 7 Indigenous statutory holidays Life-long learning is a priority, offering 10 Professional Development Days and $1800/Annual Budget Technology Amenities provided (i.e., laptop, cell phone) All travel expenses covered High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People 15 days of Personal Leave What to expect?
Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar may occur.
Accessibility accommodations will be available upon request.
An offer of employment will be conditional upon an acceptable vulnerable sector police records check.
Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code – Special Programs.
No artificial intelligence is used in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position.
Qualified individuals are invited to submit to the link in BambooHR, a cover letter along with current resume, certificates, diplomas, and three work related references.
Thank you in advance to all who apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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