Indigenous-Focused Emotional Wellness Therapist

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services; Northwestern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 69,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Mental Health Counsellor to provide short and long-term psychotherapy within an interprofessional team.

You will develop care plans with clients, collaborate with health care providers, and connect clients with community resources while respecting Anishinaabe traditions.

Required are a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, willingness to travel, immunization proof, and HOOPP pension with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Master’s or undergraduate degree in social work, psychology, or related field; current college registration.
• Experience providing group counselling; familiarity with Anishinaabe organizations preferred.
• Strong knowledge of traditional Anishinaabe culture and healing practices; ability to speak Anishinaabemowin is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients and provide short and long-term psychotherapy.
• Collaborate with clients to identify capacities and develop care plans.
• Coordinate group counselling and peer support linkages to maximize resources.
• Collaborate with health care providers to implement individualized care plans.
• Assist clients to increase personal effectiveness, health, and wellness; promote treatment adherence.
• Complete documentation and reporting; chart progress and ensure accountability.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with community services and resources.
• May be redeployed to ensure provision of essential services in emergencies.

Education

Master’s or undergraduate degree in social work/psychology

Group counselling experience

Effective communication

Job description

Anishinabek Employment & Training Services in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a Mental Health Counsellor to provide short and long-term psychotherapy within an interprofessional team.

You will develop care plans with clients, collaborate with health care providers, and connect clients with community resources while respecting Anishinaabe traditions.

Required are a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, willingness to travel, immunization proof, and HOOPP pension with comprehensive benefits.