Indigenous Counsellor (In Person)

Homewood Health; Nova Scotia; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A health services organization seeks registered mental health professionals in Nova Scotia, focusing on culturally competent care for Indigenous clients. Applicants should have a Master’s degree and experience in counseling, particularly with Indigenous individuals. Competitive wages and professional development opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Professional development opportunities

Engagement with a diverse community of clinicians

Qualifications

• 2 or more years of generalist counseling experience.
• 1 year experience working with Indigenous persons in a counseling setting preferred.
• Lived experience as a member of the Indigenous community is a strong asset.
• Registration or clinical membership with a relevant professional regulatory body.
• Professional liability insurance coverage of $2,000,000.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term, solution-oriented counseling for various concerns.
• Work with adults, couples, families, and children.
• Engage in clinical consultation as required.

Skills

Culturally competent care

Counseling skills

Ability to communicate in English

Ability to use Microsoft Office

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work or Counselling

Bachelor of Social Work with significant counseling experience

Job description

Position Summary

Homewood Health is seeking to increase the diversity of its roster of mental health professionals and the availability of services for Indigenous peoples of Canada (FN Nations, Inuit and Metis). As such, we are seeking registered mental health professionals with specific expertise in culturally competent care and an understanding of issues faced by our Indigenous clients. We encourage individuals with lived experience to apply. Being able to communicate in Indigenous languages such as the Cree languages, Inuktitut and Ojibway is an added advantage but not a requirement. As a professional working with Homewood Health, you provide services on an occasional, contract basis for Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), and other Stay at Work (SAW) and Return to Work (RTW) Services.

What you’ll be doing

• Provide short-term, highly focused, solution-oriented counseling to address a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal skills, workplace challenges, relationship issues, stress management and addictions with a solid understanding of how systems of oppression, including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, colonialism and others impact and exacerbate these concerns; and structured therapy for depression, anxiety, and trauma based on case load
• Able to work with adult individuals, couples, families and children
• Adhere to professional standards and best practices
• Engage in clinical consultation with the clinical management team as required

What we’re looking for

• A Master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling or related field, supplemented by specific training in culturally competent care; Bachelor of Social Work with significant counseling experience will be considered
• 2 or more years’ of generalist counseling experience; 1 year experience working with Indigenous persons in a counseling setting is preferred
• Lived experience as a member of the Indigenous community is a strong asset
• Registration or clinical membership with a relevant professional regulatory body
• Professional liability insurance coverage of $2,000,000 or as otherwise determined by Homewood Health
• Ability to communicate in English, verbal and written; other Indigenous languages spoken and written are an asset
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)

Why work with us

We are driven by our values and are passionate about improving lives. We offer competitive wages and professional development opportunities, along with opportunities to engage with a community of clinicians from a variety of professional backgrounds across Canada who are part of our community of practice. Join us and work along-side highly motivated people who are collaborative and focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers.

Employment Equity & Closing Statement

Homewood Health Inc. is committed to ensuring that its teams reflect the diversity of our community and welcomes applications from all qualified individuals. In accordance with the various provincial legislations that we operate under, Homewood Health is committed to working in collaboration with any team member who may require workplace accommodation in order to successfully perform any or all aspects of their role. Join Homewood Health and be part of an exceptional team that is helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.