Mental Health Therapist

Lac La Ronge Indian Band; La Ronge; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in La Ronge is seeking a Mental Health Therapist to join their Woodland Wellness Centre. The successful candidate will provide therapy, conduct assessments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to enhance the mental health of community members. This role involves developing programs, crisis intervention, and community engagement. Ideal candidates should have a relevant degree, experience in counseling, and strong communication skills. Preference will be given to qualified Aboriginal applicants.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in counseling, social work, psychology, or related areas.
• Ability to counsel children, youth, and adults.

Responsibilities

• Interview clients to obtain case history and prepare intake reports.
• Provide therapy to help clients manage social and personal difficulties.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team for health improvement.

Skills

Counseling

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s Degree in Education (Major in Psychology)

Job description

OPEN COMPETITION

The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Woodland Wellness Centre is inviting applications for the following position based out of the Prevention & Recovery Department in La Ronge, SK:

Mental Health Therapist

2 – Permanent Full-Time

The suitable candidate will perform the following duties:

• Interview clients individually, in families, or in groups to obtain case history background information and prepare intake reports.
• Assess strengths, deficits, and difficulties; determine the types of services required.
• Provide therapy to help clients develop skills to manage social and personal difficulties.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop a self-help approach for improving the health and social well-being of band members.
• Participate in community development projects to enhance mental health capacity.
• Provide follow-up care to individuals and families returning from external treatment agencies.
• Develop school-based programs.
• Create crisis intervention plans for communities.
• Offer crisis intervention services and emergency shelter referrals.
• Organize and implement community-specific services.
• Conduct workshops and presentations on mental health topics.
• Maintain confidentiality within legal and child welfare reporting limits.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Education (Major in Psychology), or a related field.
• 1-2 years of experience in counselling, social work, psychology, or related areas (preferred).
• Ability to counsel children, youth, and adults.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional registration with a regulatory body (e.g., Saskatchewan Social Work Association, Canadian Social Work Association).
• Experience working with First Nations communities (asset).
• Ability to speak/understand Cree (asset).
• Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and own reliable vehicle.
• Satisfactory and recent Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and SGI Driver’s Abstract.

Date of Posting: May 13, 2025

Deadline: Until a suitable candidate is found.

To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and three references (excluding Chief and Councilors), including one from your most recent employer, to:

Human Resources Office, Phone: [phone]

Woodland Wellness Centre, Fax: [phone]

Box 850, Email: [e-mail]

La Ronge, SK S0J 3G0

Website: https://llrib.com/llrib-jobs/

Note: Applications received without proper documentation will not be considered. Please indicate permission to contact references in your cover letter. References must be people you reported to and who had direct supervisory authority over you. Also, include your Criminal Record/Vulnerable Sector Check and Driver’s Abstract with your application.

Telephone interviews will not be granted; however, interviews via Teams may be arranged.

Since this position primarily serves Aboriginal communities, preference will be given to qualified Aboriginal applicants.