Community Counsellor

ʔaq̓am; Cranbrook; On-site; CAD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Cranbrook, Alberta is seeking a qualified Community Counsellor to provide mental health counselling and supports. The ideal candidate will have a Master's degree in mental health and a minimum of 5 years of experience, particularly in serving Indigenous communities. This role includes outreach counselling, educational workshops, and requires coordination with various agencies. A favorable salary and benefits package is offered, with a focus on service to the community.

Benefits

Favorable benefits package

Pension plan

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience working with mental health and addiction problems.
• Previous experience in a First Nation or Indigenous environment is an asset.
• Proof of clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check.

Responsibilities

• Provide trauma informed mental health counselling and support.
• Provide outreach counselling in the community.
• Coordinate educational workshops on mental health.

Skills

Trauma informed care

Crisis management

Referral coordination

Educational workshop facilitation

Education

Master’s degree in mental health

Member of a regulated mental health profession

Job description

The Community Counsellor will work within a multi-disciplinary team to provide prevention, assessment, referral, clinical counselling and follow-up services to individuals and family members affected by personal addictions and mental health issues. This role will also provide education to individuals and groups in the Community with a focus on mental health related topics, such as suicide prevention, anxiety and depression. The Community Counsellor will be familiar with other services and resources in the Community and work closely to provide information and support, when required.

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to :

Provide trauma informed, mental health counselling and support to individuals, families, and groups in the community.

• Maintain a comprehensive understanding of crisis management and the impact of trauma on mental health
• Provide outreach counselling in the Community
• Accept and make referrals to outside agencies
• Prepare needs and risk assessments
• Coordinate and facilitate educational workshops on mental health related topics
• Prepare funding proposals for mental health programs and initiatives, as requested

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More About You

The successful candidate is a Master’s level trained mental health clinician / worker. A member in good standing of a regulated mental health profession, such as the British Columbia Association for Clinical Counsellors or the British Columbia College of Social Workers. Specializing in counselling with a minimum of 5 years experience working with people struggling with mental health and / or addiction problems. Previous experience working in a First Nation or Indigenous environment is an asset. Proof of a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check, clean driver’s abstract and a Valid Class 5 license.

Salary will commensurate with experience from a range of ($78,141 – $111,671) and includes a favorable benefits package and pension plan. Hours of work are generally Monday to Friday, 8 : 30 – 4 : 30, 7 hours per day / 35 hours per week with occasional need for flexibility for emergency, evenings and weekends.

Preference will be given to candidates of Ktunaxa or other Indigenous ancestry andʔaq̓amencourages applicants to self-identify within your application. The position will be open until a suitable candidate is found and applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

Thank you to all those that apply, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.