1354: TRAVELLING MH & ADDICITONS WORKER

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care; Neebing; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OMERS Pension plan

Competitive salaries

Generous paid vacation time

Paid time off at Christmas

EFAP available to all employees

Benefit plan with dental, healthcare,視

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care in Thunder Bay, Ontario, seeks a Travelling Adult Mental Health and Addictions Worker. This full-time role coordinates and delivers programs to designated First Nations, with regular district travel and counselling services including treatment planning and documentation.

You will participate in case reviews, referrals, and promote early identification of mental health issues in line with our philosophy and standards. Evening/weekend availability required.

Qualifications

• Two-year Addictions or Social Work Diploma or related field required.
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Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver programming for designated First Nations communities.
• Provide specialized mental health counselling and develop treatment plans.
• Ensure regular, accurate documentation on clinical files and case reviews.
• Conduct referrals and participate in service evaluations to improve outcomes.
• Support early identification of mental health issues and deliver culturally appropriate programming.

Skills

Group facilitation

Flexibility

Communication

Education

Two-year Addictions or Social Work Diploma or related field

Three-year BSW Degree preferred

Job description

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Competitive salaries
• 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

Positions Available: 2 - Full-Time Position

Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON

Closing Date: Until filled

Competition #: 1354

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 programing 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 programing suited to those needs that is consistent with the philosophy, policies, and standards established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• 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 posses a Class "G" Driver's License and must have access to a personal vehicle;
• Extensive travel in the district is required.

Hours of Work:32.5 hours per week

As an Indigenous Agency Dilico gives preference to Indigenous people.

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

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6

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