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 hidden) Woodland Wellness Centre, Fax: (306) 425-9108 Box 850, Email: [email protected] 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.

📌 Mental Health Therapist (La Ronge)
🏢 Lac La Ronge Indian Band
📍 La Ronge