1354: TRAVELLING MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS WORKER

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Ontario; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Travelling Mental Health and Addictions Worker to make a significant impact within the community. This full-time role involves coordinating essential programming and delivering specialized mental health services to designated First Nations. The successful candidate will work closely with clients, creating treatment plans and ensuring comprehensive documentation. The position requires flexibility, as it involves extensive travel and evening/weekend work. Join a team dedicated to improving mental health outcomes and making a difference in the lives of individuals and families in the region.

Benefits

OMERS Pension Plan

Generous Paid Vacation Time

Paid Time Off at Christmas

EFAP for Employees and Families

Comprehensive Benefit Plan

Qualifications

• Minimum two-year diploma in addictions or social work required.
• Three years of experience in addictions field is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver programming to First Nations based on needs.
• Provide specialized mental health counselling services.

Skills

Addictions Counseling

Social Work

Group Facilitation

Cultural Knowledge of Anishinabek

Flexible Working Hours

Education

Two-year Addictions or Social Work Diploma

Three-year BSW Degree

Tools

Personal Vehicle

Criminal Records Search

Job description

1354: TRAVELLING MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS WORKER

• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Position Overview:

Under the direction of the District Mental Health and Addictions Services Manager, the Travelling Adult Mental Health and Addictions Worker will be based in the city of Thunder Bay, with regular travel to district First Nation communities. The primary focus will be coordination and delivery of programming to designated First Nations based on consultation and identified needs. The Travelling Adult Mental Health and Addiction Worker is also responsible for providing specialized mental health counselling services. This includes the provision of treatment plans and counselling services for clients, ensuring regular, appropriate documentation on all clinical files; regular conferencing/reviews of relevant cases; evaluating system effectiveness and recommending necessary changes; ensuring the current developmental, treatment, and psycho-social needs of clients are met by participating in the provision of assessment, counselling, and referrals. A primary responsibility is to increase early identification of mental health problems and mental disorders and deliver programming suited to those needs that is consistent with the philosophy, policies, and standards established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Occupation Type: Accommodation, travel, tourism and related services supervisors

Total Positions: 2

Wage: $30.90-$39.14

Hours/Week: 32.5

Days of Work: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri

Closing Date / Apply By: 4/29/2025

Start Date: n/a

Qualifications:

• A minimum two-year Addictions or Social Work Diploma or a Diploma in a related field is required. A three-year BSW Degree is preferred.
• Minimum three years’ experience in the field of addictions is required.
• A combination of training and experience in working with the Anishinabek.
• Knowledge of Anishinabek culture, tradition and teachings.
• Experience in group facilitation.
• Satisfactory Criminal Records Search; including a Vulnerable Sector Check.
• Ability to work flexible hours (evening/weekend work required) as determined by the Addictions Services Manager in relation to service requirements.
• Must possess a Class “G” Driver’s License and must have access to a personal vehicle.
• Extensive travel in the district is required.

If you experience issues with our online application system, please apply directly at [e-mail] the competition number must be quoted in the email subject line.

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people.