Counsellor – RCC MA

Siksika Nation; Siksiká #146, Alberta; Presencial; CAD 65 000 - 90 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Siksika Nation is seeking a Counsellor – RCC/MA to provide registered clinical counselling for relatives with complex needs within SIHLRC’s care model. The role emphasizes trauma-informed, culturally respectful, and recovery-oriented practice, contributing to treatment planning and interdisciplinary coordination.

Applicants should align with Siksika Nation values and have a master’s degree with RCC or equivalent credentials, plus several years of counselling experience in related settings.

Qualificações

• Current RCC or equivalent credential with a master’s degree.
• Minimum three years of professional counselling experience.
• Trauma-informed care and ROSC training.
• Clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Checks.
• Knowledge of the Siksika Nation culture and some Siksika language.

Responsabilidades

• Provide individual and group counselling for relatives with complex therapeutic needs.
• Conduct assessment, treatment planning, and documentation to professional standards.
• Support higher-acuity case consultation and interdisciplinary coordination.
• Participate in case conferences, risk review, and integrated treatment planning.
• Deliver counselling in trauma-informed, culturally respectful, and recovery-oriented ways.

Conhecimentos

Counselling theory

Assessment skills

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Trauma-informed care

Recovery-oriented practice

Formação académica

Master’s degree in counselling/psychology/social work

RCC or equivalent credential

First Aid/CPR certification

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Position: Counsellor – RCC/MA

Salary: Based on Education and Experience

Date Posted: October 28, 2026

Closing Date: November 11, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY

The Counsellor - RCCMA provides registered clinical counselling support for relatives with more complex therapeutic and documentation needs within SIHLRC’s care model. This role contributes to higher-acuity counselling, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary coordination grounded in trauma-informed and culturally respectful practice. The position supports clinical continuity across day and evening coverage blocks.Applicants must demonstrate clear alignment with SIHLRC’s vision, mission, values, and recovery-oriented approach, including Siksikaitsitapi teachings, Blackfoot cultural values, trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, and Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provide individual and group counselling for relatives with complex therapeutic needs.
2. Conduct assessment, treatment planning, and clinical documentation to professional standards.
3. Support higher-acuity case consultation and interdisciplinary coordination.
4. Participate in case conferences, risk review, and integrated treatment planning.
5. Deliver counselling in trauma-informed, culturally respectful, and recovery-oriented ways.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of counselling theory, therapeutic intervention, and clinical documentation.
• Ability to support higher-acuity relatives within an integrated recovery environment.
• Strong assessment, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• Ability to work within trauma-informed, culturally respectful, and recovery-oriented practice.
• Ability to support assigned day and evening coverage blocks reliably.

Education and Experience

Current RCC or equivalent registered clinical counselling credential, plus a master’s degree in counselling, psychology, social work, or a related field. Minimum three years of professional counselling experience, preferably in addiction, mental health, or recoveryoriented settings. Training in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and/or Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC). Professional Designation/Certification/Licenses: First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe.Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check prior to employment.Other:Requires general knowledge of the Siksika Nation culture and some ability to communicate in the Siksika language.

Position will be filled based on requirements and candidate qualifications. Priority: Siksika then others