Rehabilitation Counsellor

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Morris; On-site; CAD 42,000 - 56,000; Part time

Job summary

Shared Health in Morris, MB is seeking a community-based counsellor to support addictions and mental health services. The role emphasizes client-centred care, Motivational Interviewing, and collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

The position requires English fluency, knowledge of cultural diversity, and the ability to travel within the service area. In-person work, 0.80 FTE, days shift, 7.25 hours daily, with background checks required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with related field and with a minimum of one-year supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience); or Diploma in Applied Counselling with two years supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience).
• Working in the addictions field is an asset.
• Active membership in good standing of an associated regulatory body as applicable.

Skills

Client-centered care

Motivational Interviewing

Interpersonal communication

Documentation skills

Team training

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences

Diploma in Applied Counselling

Experience in addictions field

Tools

Word

PowerPoint

Publisher

Job description

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Site: Shared Health - 324 Toronto Ave East, Morris, MB

Department / Unit: SH - Red River Valley School

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: 10/02/2026

FTE: 0.80

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.25

Annual Base Hours: 1885

Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.

Experience

• Demonstrated knowledge and skills related to assessment and counselling.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication and documentation skills.
• Knowledge of the addictions and mental health fields and demonstrated ability to work within a complex system of services are required.
• Experience working from a client-centred perspective is essential.
• Training and /or experience in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques and experience in developing, planning, preparing and facilitating educational material and services and experience in organizing community activities are required.
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills are required.
• Strong collaborative consultation skills and the ability to lead and train positively in a team environment are necessary.
• The ability to utilize current software, especially Word, PowerPoint and Publisher, and learn new technology for effective delivery of services is necessary.
• An understanding of, and sensitivity to, working with culturally diverse populations is essential.
• Fluency in English (ability to communicate in French and Indigenous languages including Ojibway and Cree is preferred).
• Proficiency in an Indigenous Language and/or knowledge of Indigenous customs, traditions, and values is preferred.

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• A Bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences from an accredited education institution with related field with a minimum of one-year supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience); or
• A Diploma in Applied Counselling (from an accredited education institution) with a minimum of two years supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience).
• Working in the addictions field an asset.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Active membership in good standing of an associated regulatory body as applicable.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner.
• Demonstrates a genuine enthusiasm for client-centred care and demonstrates empathy and compassion.
• Exhibits the ability to respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner.
• Demonstrates the ability to balance the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for ongoing professional development activities and engages in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and Directors.
• Recognizes the importance of regular supervision meetings.
• Demonstrates active listening abilities, is coachable and responds positively to supervision.
• Works collaboratively in the context of a provincial organization, with numerous colleagues, to ensure a consistent approach.
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to personal and professional ethics, integrity and responsibility.
• Ability to manage one’s own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure.

Physical Requirements

• May be required to work safely in a typical computerized office environment with frequent meetings.
• May be required to travel throughout the service area requiring a valid Manitoba driver’s license and use of a personal motor vehicle.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.

Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.

Manitoba healthcare employers, in partnership with the Indigenous community, are committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous People within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to apply and to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter/application.