Day Treatment Mental Health Counselor (Full-time Permanent)

Lake of the Woods District Hospital; Keewatin; On-site; CAD 57,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

3 weeks vacation frontloaded

Pension plan enrolment

Life Insurance

Disability coverage

Extended health benefits

Relocation support

Onsite gym

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Lake of the Woods District Hospital is seeking a dedicated professional for Day Treatment in Mental Health & Addictions. The role combines case management, group facilitation, and supportive counselling within a program that is both in-person and virtual.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team, delivering assessment, care coordination, and ongoing support to clients on their recovery journey, with emphasis on trauma-informed, evidence-based practice.

Qualifications

• Experience working in mental health and addictions.
• Non-violent Crisis Intervention Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Willing to obtain First Aid/CPR.
• Addictions certificate training or willingness to obtain.
• Ability to provide case management and knowledge of community resources.
• Ability to facilitate program groups.
• Knowledge of suicide intervention and assessment.
• Understanding of stages of change in recovery.
• Familiarity with various treatment modalities.
• Willing to obtain WHMIS upon starting.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management and coordinate care for clients.
• Facilitate group sessions and supportive counselling.
• Engage individuals with psychosocial, mental health, and addiction needs.
• Assist with crisis intervention and discharge planning.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.

Education

Social Service Worker diploma (eligible for registration with OCSWSSW)

Undergraduate degree in health or social sciences

Tools

Crisis Intervention Certification

First Aid/CPR

WHMIS

Job description

Job Type

Full-time permanent

This posting is for an existing vacancy

Hours

1.00 FTE

Classification

MHAC

Department

Mental Health and Addictions

Salary

$41.3059 to $49.9872 per hour

As per CUPE LOCAL 3634 Collective Agreement

Closing Date

Ongoing until filled

Description

The Day Treatment program is an in-person and virtual SUD treatment program for individuals with mild to moderate addictions. The goal is to provide evidence and strength based, trauma informed care short-term care to support individuals on their recovery journey. This position will provide case management, facilitate groups, and provide supportive counselling.

This position is part of a larger Mental Health and Additions team. This case management position provides assessment, care coordination, group work, and ongoing case management services.

The role involves engaging individuals with psychosocial, mental health, and addiction needs; providing SUD treatment facilitating access to treatment and community resources; supporting harm reduction and recovery-oriented goals; collaborating with interdisciplinary teams; and assisting with crisis intervention, discharge planning, and ensuring continuity of care. The position emphasizes person-centered, trauma-informed, and evidence-based practices to improve health outcomes and reduce barriers to care.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• 3 weeks paid vacation frontloaded
• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
• Desjardin Group Life Insurance coverage that includes basic life insurance, short/long-term disability coverage, and voluntary custom options
• Hospitals of Ontario Disability Income Plan coverage that includes short-term sick pay and long-term disability
• Green Shield Canada extended health benefits for single and family including dental services, prescription, health services, vision, hospital accommodation, etc.
• Relocation and accommodation packages and support
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, an employee perks program, and much more!

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in one of the following:
  • Social Service Worker diploma (must be eligible for registration with the OCSWSSW)
  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant health or social sciences field
• Experience working in mental health and addictions
• Non-violent Crisis intervention Certification or willing to obtain
• Willing to obtain First Aid/CPR
• Addictions certificate training or willing to obtain
• Ability to provide case management and knowledge of community resources is required
• Ability to facilitate program groups
• Knowledge of suicide intervention and assessment
• Understanding of the stages of change as it pertains to recovery
• Familiarity with various treatment modalities
• Willing to obtain WHMIS upon starting
• Demonstrates knowledge and appreciation of First Nations Culture
• Ability to function independently and have good personal integrity
• Demonstrates ability to work well with others preferably as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Awareness of, and maintains good professional boundaries
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Non-judgmental approach
• Ability to communicate in Ojibway or Cree is considered an asset
• Reliable attendance record

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application. For more information, to request an accommodation, or to report a frequently publicly posted advertised job posting, please contact the HumanResources Department at 807-468-9861 ext. 2393.