Biidaaban Healing Lodge·Pic River First Nation, Ontario
The Residential Counsellor is responsible for assessing client goals and delivering high-quality individual and group counselling services. They also assist in developing treatment plans and facilitating therapeutic programs to support healing and recovery.
The Biidaaban Healing Lodge is a 12-unit residential treatment program located on the Biigtigong Nishnaabeg formerly Pic River First Nation, which is approximately 25 kilometers from Marathon, ON.
We are mandated to provide quality treatment to all Aboriginal and Metis people residing in the Robinson Superior Treaty area.
We provide treatment for unresolved trauma stemming from sexual abuse, family violence, adult children of trauma, grief and abandonment and anger solutions.
Primary Responsibilities: Working as a team member within the counselling unit and in conjunction with the First Nation communities in the area and under the direction of the Senior Counsellor, the counsellor is responsible for: To assess the long- and short-term goals of the clientele involved in our programs and to deliver high quality counselling services in a manner that reflects empowerment and respect.
To assist in the development of quality treatment plans that promote healing and recovery.
To design and deliver quality programs as needed and required to meet the needs of individuals, families and communities To facilitate and deliver educational and therapeutic groups; and to ensure the effective completion of all required forms and documents.
A job description is available upon request.
University degree in Human Services with specialization in Social Work; Psychology or a related field of study with three to five years counselling experience, preferably in a treatment setting with the ability to do individual and group therapy (Combinations of education and work experience will be considered.) Experience working with First Nation’s individuals, families and communities, and a working knowledge of healing and recovery from a Native perspective. Ability to work independently and as part of a team with strong communication skills, a working knowledge of computer programs An understanding of the issues that impact First Nation communities and the Anishinaabek way of life
Interested people are invited to submit resumes, complete with three work related references to Leila Levesque, Executive Director at the address listed below or by email at llevesque@biidaaban.com. We would like to thank you for expressing an interest in joining our team: however, only those candidates who qualify for an interview will be contacted. This project has received funding from the Ministry of Community and Social Services.
Candidates must hold a university degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field. A minimum of three to five years of counselling experience, preferably in a treatment setting, is required.
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.
