NNADAP – Mental Health & Addictions Worker

Couchiching First Nation; Couchiching; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community organization in Couchiching is looking for a full-time NNADAP/Mental Health and Addictions Worker to address mental health and addiction issues. The role involves prevention and treatment of drug abuse and alcohol-related matters, reporting directly to the Health and Recreation Manager. Ideal candidates should have relevant experience and skills in promoting mental health.

Qualifications

• Experience in mental health and addictions treatment.
• Knowledge of harm reduction strategies.
• Skills in prevention and promotion of mental health.

Responsibilities

• Prevent, promote, and treat mental health and addictions issues.
• Report to the Health and Recreation Manager.
• Address drug abuse and alcohol-related situations.

Job description

Primary Function:

The NNADAP/Mental Health and Addictions Worker is a full-time, salaried position of Couchiching First Nation. The NNADAP/Mental Health and Addictions Worker reports directly to the Health and Recreation Manager.

The NNADAP/Mental Health and Addictions Worker is responsible for the prevention, promotion, treatment, and harm reduction regarding Mental Health, prescription, non-prescription drug abuse and alcohol related situations.