Mental Health Counsellor

Keewaytinook Okimakanak; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health organization is seeking a Mental Health Counsellor responsible for providing counselling services to First Nations clients. The position includes facilitating group programs and requires travel to remote communities. Knowledge of Indigenous culture and a degree in a related field are essential. Comprehensive health and dental insurance and other benefits are offered.

Benefits

Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Critical Illness Coverage

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Degree or training in mental health-related fields is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Valid Class G Driver’s License and criminal background check are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provides counselling services to First Nations clients.
• Facilitates group programs and services to clients.
• Maintains accurate and confidential client records.

Skills

Understanding Indigenous culture

Interpersonal communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Counseling Psychology or related field

Job description

730 S. Syndicate Avenue

Thunder Bay, ON P7E1E9, CAN

Overview

The Mental Health Counsellor is directly responsible for providing counselling services to Keewaytinook Okimakanak First Nations clients. This includes counselling individuals, couples, and families, as well as facilitating psycho-educational and support groups related to mental health, substance abuse, and related concerns in the communities. The position requires travel to our remote First Nations.

Responsibilities

• Provides counselling services to Keewaytinook Okimakanak (KO) First Nations clients.
• Provides group programs and services to clients.
• Participates in community development and education.
• Maintains accurate and confidential client records electronically.
• Carry out thorough risk assessments and monitoring of clients.
• Collaborate with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
• Assist clients to manage their emotions through de-escalation strategies.
• Use trauma-informed best practices.
• Provide regular updates to KO Mental Health Program Supervisor and Chief and Council.
• Build relationships with community health staff and community leadership.
• Crisis response, intervention and promote harm reduction.
• Provide pandemic support, vaccination rollout support, RAPID testing site support.
• Attend weekly meetings with the KO Health Team.
• Travel regularly to KO First Nations communities, often by small aircraft.
• Travel to other KO regional offices such as Winnipeg, Dryden, Sioux Lookout, Balmertown and Thunder Bay as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Accountability

This position reports to the KO mental health program supervisor.

Qualifications

• Degree or training, and experience working in mental health-related fields.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous culture and values in a regional context.
• Excelled leadership, management, motivation, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to speak one of the KO local dialects is an asset.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
• Valid Class G Driver’s License and must be willing to provide a police criminal background check.
• Able to work effectively with others and to work independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health and Dental Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Critical Illness Coverage and Life Insurance

Only those chosen for interviews will be contacted.

Application Deadline : September 13, 2025

Education

Preferred : Bachelor\'s degree or better in Counseling Psychology or related field.