Indigenous Emotional Wellness Counselor — Group/Individual

WNHAC; Kenora; On-site; CAD 63,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Job summary

WNHAC is seeking an Emotional Wellness Counsellor to support clients through group sessions and individual counselling, fostering holistic well-being aligned with Indigenous healing traditions and contemporary healthcare practices.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed practice, cultural competence, and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team, with duties including documentation and program development.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary degree in social work, counselling, Indigenous studies, or related discipline.
• Training and experience in trauma-informed practice, life skills, grief and loss, addictions, suicide prevention preferred; extensive group counselling experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate group sessions to support healing journeys.
• Provide one-on-one or group counselling and refer to more intensive therapy if needed.
• Complete documentation to chart progress and ensure effective communication.
• Develop and evaluate program content to ensure ongoing quality and effectiveness.
• Maintain communication between program staff and team members.
• In emergencies, redeploy to ensure essential services.

Skills

Trauma-informed practice

Group counselling

Interpersonal communication

Cultural competence

Education

Post-secondary degree in social work or related discipline

Job description

WNHAC is seeking an Emotional Wellness Counsellor to support clients through group sessions and individual counselling, fostering holistic well-being aligned with Indigenous healing traditions and contemporary healthcare practices.

The role emphasizes trauma-informed practice, cultural competence, and collaboration within a multi-disciplinary team, with duties including documentation and program development.