Child and Youth Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor

Department: Mental Health

Classification Level: CS-4 ($63,648.00 -$77, 792.00) + pension and benefits

Employment Status: Regular Full time

Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Mental Health Clinic Manager, the focus of the Child and Youth Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor will be to provide counselling to children and youth to support mental wellness by assisting with emotional regulation and resulting behavioural management. The Child & Youth Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor will provide services through a trauma-informed lens with a focus on addressing intergenerational trauma inclusive of grief & loss. The position will be responsible for providing services that include Traditional ways of Healing.

Essential Functions:

- Assess and understand the child or youth’s mental health needs through a developmental and trauma informed lens and formulate methods of intervention in collaboration with the team.
- Working knowledge of mental health and addictions.
- Work within MFN elementary and secondary school environments when required.
- Develop and implement the delivery of workplan initiatives.
- Provide client needs assessments and develop treatment plans.
- Provide direct counselling to children and youth.
- Provide Trauma Informed Care services.
- Assist team with prevention, intervention, and promotion workshops/activities/awareness within the community, inclusive of both traditional and western approaches.
- Provide appropriate referrals to other services.
- Provide aftercare services and supports for children and youth.
- Maintain a case management system utilizing the Electronic Medical Record system.
- Participate in regular intake meetings and case management reviews.
- All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:





- College Diploma in Social Services or related field of study (i.e., Addictions & Mental Health Diploma, Social Services Worker Diploma, Child & Youth Care).
- 3 – 5 years work-related experience in the field of child & youth mental health.
- Knowledge and skills in mental health, alcohol and/or drugs addictions awareness and prevention.
- Excellent public speaking and facilitation skills.
- Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training and Mental Health First Aid Certification an asset.

Other:

- Have working knowledge of Harm Reduction Philosophy.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Rode model both during and after regular work hours.
- Working knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Office, and general office procedures.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal).
- Must obtain and keep current First Aid and CPR Certifications.
- Must have knowledge and/or experience with the culture, history, and customs of the Anishinaabe.
- Understanding of Anishinaabe language, culture, traditions as it relates to traditional healing.
- A strong advocate of M’Chigeeng First Nation’s goals and objectives along with its mission and long-term vision.
- Must have own transportation and valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license.
- Must be willing to work flexible hours and weekends.
- Upon hire, a Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) must be submitted.

Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Rationale: M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working setting is mandatory. Applicants must provide a VSS clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault or related charges. The VSS must be current 30-days and must be an original.

Preference will be given to Anishinabek people.

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