Mental Health Counsellor

Baffinland; Iqaluit; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Arctic region is seeking a Mental Health Counsellor to provide specialized support and counseling to its diverse workforce at the Mary River Mine. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to promote employee mental health and requires a Bachelor's and Master's degree in relevant fields, along with significant experience. The position is on a three-week rotation, offering a unique opportunity to work in a captivating environment while making a meaningful impact.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience as a Mental Health Counsellor in healthcare or equivalent.
• Training in evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, crisis, and trauma-informed care.
• Licensed with the relevant regulatory body and eligible for malpractice insurance.

Responsibilities

• Identify and manage all onsite mental health emergency situations.
• Provide informal and formal mental health counseling services.
• Collaborate with service providers to enhance mental health services.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Crisis Intervention

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

Dialectical Behavioral Therapy

Mindfulness-Based Counseling

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or related field

Master’s Degree in a similar field

Job description

About Us

At Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River property. Located in the Qikiqtani Region on Baffin Island, Nunavut, it’s one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations. We are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.

We are a unique company with a strong management team. Our leadership team has extensive experience in northern mining projects, from community consultation and permitting to operation. Our workforce combines modern safe and sustainable mining practices with the enduring value of traditional culture, creating a work and community experience like no other.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Manager, Human Resources & Labour Relations, the Mental Health Counsellor will be stationed onsite with responsibility for providing specialized support and counseling to a diverse workforce. The role involves collaborating with onsite and community stakeholders to support employee mental health. The position is based at our Mary River Mine on a three-week in, three-week out rotation.

Main Accountabilities

1. Identify and manage all onsite mental health emergency situations.
2. Conduct assessments including intake, mental health status, crisis intervention, addictions, and psychosocial/psychoeducational assessments.
3. Provide informal and formal mental health counseling services, including solution-focused therapy, debriefings, cognitive-behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, mindfulness-based counseling, and group therapy.
4. Collaborate with service providers to enhance mental health services.
5. Use trauma-informed and culturally sensitive approaches.
6. Advocate for clients in accessing community resources.
7. Maintain confidential records and documentation.
8. Prepare regular reports.
9. Perform risk assessments and monitor clients.
10. Educate employees on mental health and reduce stigma (e.g., Mental Health Mondays).
11. Provide mental health orientation and training for staff and management.
12. Develop treatment plans in collaboration with other professionals.
13. Assist clients in managing emotions through de-escalation strategies.
14. Build relationships with community health resources.
15. Assess clinical and psychosocial needs, urgency, and acuity.
16. Collaborate with healthcare providers for ongoing care.
17. Demonstrate adaptability and openness to change.

Main Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Counseling Psychology, Social Work, Nursing, or a related field.
• Master’s Degree in a similar field.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Mental Health Counsellor in healthcare or equivalent.
• Training in evidence-based therapies such as CBT, DBT, crisis, and trauma-informed care.
• Licensed with the relevant regulatory body and eligible for malpractice insurance.
• Understanding of indigenous culture and values in a regional context.
• Flexible working hours.
• Ability to work in person, virtually, or by phone.
• Strong leadership, motivation, and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of Inuktitut is an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidentiality maintained at all times.
• Willingness to travel to Nunavut communities, often by small aircraft.
• Arctic experience is beneficial.
• Experience with Impact Benefits Agreements and community engagement is an asset.
• Experience in Fly-in/Fly-out environments is an asset.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and community resources.