MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS WORKER

Nunatsiavut Government; Hopedale; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Paid Leave Package

Travel Benefit

Labrador Allowance

Group insurance including health and(d

Group pension

Job summary

Nunatsiavut Government in Hopedale is seeking a permanent full-time professional to lead mental health and addictions outreach. You will develop and deliver programs, promote well-being, and collaborate with partners to enhance services for Inuit communities.

The role requires a Diploma in Social Work or Mental Health & Addictions with 3–5 years of related experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to build long-term relationships with elders and community partners.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Social Work or Mental Health and Addictions; 3–5 years related experience or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal, writing and communication skills.
• Self-directed with ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop supportive communities through engagement and outreach activities.
• Promote positive mental health and well-being.
• Collaborate to develop Inuit-specific health promotion materials.
• Facilitate educational workshops on mental health and addictions topics.
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and reporting.

Skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Cultural awareness

Communication skills

Education

Diploma in Social Work or Mental Health & Addictions

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop supportive communities through the provision of community engagement and outreach activities. Such as, but not limited to; community events to promote social connection and offer mental health and addictions education, land-based activities, youth events, mentoring and leadership programs – while incorporating traditional knowledge and skills into programming
• Promote positive mental health by enhancing the capacity of individuals and communities to take greater control over their lives and improve their mental well-being
• Create programming that includes awareness resources around positive mental health, skill building sessions to support problem solving and emotional coping, enhance social connections, work-life balance, anti-violence and discrimination and access to economic resources.
• Collaborate with the Mental Health & Addictions (MH&A) Manager to develop Inuit specific promotional materials and information for health promotion initiatives
• Facilitate educational workshops on mental health and addictions related topics such as, but not limited to: healthy relationships, mental health promotion, sharing circles, etc.
• Create and maintain current and accurate records of client interactions, of clients served and their issues. Maintain notes about community contacts, presentations, and workshops, for the purpose of planning future presentations and workshops. In the form of submitting monthly reports to the MH&A Manager
• Provide supportive counselling as required on an early intervention, short-term basis, to address at risk individuals and crisis situations
• Provide mental health and addictions supportive counselling and supports to individuals, families and groups on the misuse and effects of alcohol and drugs.
• Work in collaboration with internal and external partners to enhance professional development and/or connect and refer clients.
• Be able to provide supportive substance use intervention along the spectrum of substance use; inclusive of prevention, harm reduction, referrals to detox and treatment programming, and after-care/postvention supports.
• Provide support during crisis and/or traumatic events as needed, such as offering grief support, home visits, and outreach to those identified needing support
• Assist individuals to identify their need for treatment programs and complete the treatment referral process, ensuring they meet both the treatment Centre and DHSD requirements
• Actively facilitate and/or participate in child, parent, and family programs for the purpose of supporting parents and families in the development and support of skill building. Activities to incorporate early childhood programs, parenting education and support groups, and family skill-based programs
• Work collaboratively with divisions within the Department of Health Social Development, to plan and deliver a variety of mental health & addictions promotion, prevention, and educational programming
• Network and collaborate with other health and social professionals, education, justice, community organizations, elders, traditional healers, and regional Inuit associations.
• Travel as required
• Other related duties as required

Qualifications

• Diploma in Social Work or Mental Health and Addictions with 3-5 years of related experience. Relevant education and/or experience will be considered. Self-directed with strong interpersonal, writing and communication skills
• Able to work effectively as a team player
• Strong understanding of social, cultural and community issues facing Inuit communities
• Able to draw on, and build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, agencies, helpers & elders, within and outside the community.

Assets

• Bilingual in Inuktitut and English

Benefits

• Competitive Paid Leave Package
• Travel Benefit
• Labrador Allowance
• Group insurance including health and dental
• Group pension

Department: Health & Social Development

Location: Hopedale

Term: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: October 20, 2026