Inuit Youth Mental Health Counselor (Culturally Centered)

Inuuqatigiit Centre; Ottawa; Presencial; CAD 51.000 - 62.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Inuuqatigiit-Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families is a multi-service non-profit organization serving Inuit children, youth and families in Ottawa. The Child & Youth Mental Health Counsellor role provides culturally grounded assessment and counselling within an Inuit framework, combining western and Inuit knowledge.

Under supervision of the Community Initiatives and Mental Health Manager, you will deliver evidence-based counselling, conduct case management, and coordinate referrals.

Formación

• Master’s degree or BSW in Social Work, or acceptable qualifications and work experience equivalency.
• At least 2 years’ experience in individual and group counselling, psychoeducation, case management, crisis intervention and recognized therapeutic approaches.
• Experience counselling children and youth with complex mental health needs including concurrent disorders.
• ASIST, CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to become certified).
• Eligibility for a related professional college membership and background checks as required.

Responsabilidades

• Provide high quality evidence-based and culturally centered counselling for Inuit children and youth.
• Deliver individual, family, and group counselling services.
• Perform case management and develop individualized plans of care.
• Use trauma-informed approaches with clients and families.
• Complete approved screening tools and make appropriate referrals.
• Maintain secure, confidential client files and review with supervisor.
• Advocate for Inuit children and youth and liaise with partners and funders.

Conocimientos

Inuit descent

Inuktitut fluency

Trauma-informed counselling

Community service knowledge

Inuit counselling practices

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Crisis intervention

Team collaboration

High-stress resilience

Driver's license

Educación

Master’s degree / BSW in Social Work or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Inuuqatigiit-Centre for Inuit Children, Youth and Families is a multi-service non-profit organization serving Inuit children, youth and families in Ottawa. The Child & Youth Mental Health Counsellor role provides culturally grounded assessment and counselling within an Inuit framework, combining western and Inuit knowledge.

Under supervision of the Community Initiatives and Mental Health Manager, you will deliver evidence-based counselling, conduct case management, and coordinate referrals.