1524: COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS WORKER

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care; Armstrong; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

OMERS pension

Competitive salaries

Generous vacation time

Christmas time off

EFAP for employees and families

Dental/healthcare/vision benefits

Job summary

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care seeks a Community Mental Health and Addictions Worker to provide clinical assessments, planning, treatment and counselling to children and families. The role involves coordinating services from referral to discharge and delivering wholistic care in line with the agency's mission.

Requires a Social Work Diploma or related field, CAFAS/BCFPI certification, and a valid First Aid/CPR certificate, with willingness to work flexible hours and possess a valid driver’s

Qualifications

• Two-year Social Work Diploma or related field, or five years' experience in social services in a First Nation community.
• Certification in CAFAS and BCFPI and related Ministry initiatives is required.
• Valid Standard First Aid/CPR certification is required.
• Class G Driver's Licence with access to a personal vehicle.
• Knowledge of Anishinabek culture and community issues relevant to Thunder Bay District.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical assessments, planning, treatment and counselling to children and families.
• Coordinate integrated services from referral to discharge for all assigned clients.
• Offer wholistic mental health and addictions counselling in alignment with agency values.

Skills

Counselling

Clinical assessments

Therapy

Consultation

Care coordination

Education

Social Work Diploma

Diploma in related field

Tools

CAFAS

BCFPI

Job description

Why should YOU choose Dilico?

• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• 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: 1 Contract Full-Time Position ( 6 Months )

Position Location: Armstrong, ON (this position is not remote)

Closing Date: November 10, 2026

Competition #: 1524

Position Overview :

Under the direction of the District Mental Health and Addictions Service Manager, the Community Mental Health and Addictions Worker will provide clinical assessments, planning, treatment and counselling to children and their families, and consultations regarding community behavioural assessments and intervention. The primary responsibility is the provision of mental health and addictions counselling services with a wholistic approach for children and their families that is consistent with the vision, mission and core values established by Dilico Anishinabek Family Care. The Community Mental Health and Addictions Worker is responsible for the coordination of integrated services delivery from the point of referral to discharge for all assigned children, youth and their families receiving agency service.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• coordinating and providing counselling, consultation, clinical assessments, therapy and follow-up for all clients in accordance with the agency's mandate, policies and procedures in a wholistic approach for the entire family and/or caregivers.
• Participating constructively in evaluating Dilico Anishinabek Family Care Services and system effectiveness and recommending necessary changes to the District Mental Health Service Manager as may be required.
• Reflecting and interpreting the Agency Vision, Mission and Core Values in his/her own work with enthusiasm and commitment.
• Making recommendations to the child and family regarding alternative services and other community services and assisting them in linking with these resources.
• Completing and maintaining certification in the Child and Adolescent Functional Assessment Scale (CAFAS) and Brief Child and Family Phone Interview (BCFPI) and other relevant Ministry of Children and Youth Services initiatives.
• A minimum two-year Social Work Diploma or Diploma in a related field and/or five years' experience working in a Social Service field in a First Nation Community.
• Sound knowledge of the Anishinabek culture and the principle issues affecting the mental health of Anishinabek children, families and communities in the City and the District of Thunder Bay.
• Ability to work within the policies, standards, procedures and the vision, mission and core values of Dilico Anishinabek Family Care.
• Good knowledge of the Anishinabek culture and issues affecting Anishinabek children, families and communities in and around the district of Thunder Bay.
  satisfactory Criminal Records Search;
• Avalid Standard First Aid/CPR Certificate is required;
• Ability to work flexible hours as determined by the Service Manager in relation to service requirements;
• Must possess a Class "G" Driver's Licence and must have access to a personal vehicle;
• Medical and up-to-date immunization recommended but not mandatory.

Hours of Work:

32.5hours 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

TF+1 855 623 8511 |T+1 807 623 8511