Summary Under the direction of the Mental Health and Addictions Program Manager, the Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor is responsible for providing withdrawal management and concurrent disorder support to individuals throughout the Manitoulin Island district. Services provided will include professional clinical assessment, counselling, case management and treatment aftercare wholistic health promotion services in the form of education and primary prevention activities.
Service Specific Responsibilities
Work in collaboration with referring agency to develop and implement treatment plans
Conduct intake, assessment, treatment planning and discharge planning with clients
Provide counseling to individuals experiencing addiction or concurrent disorder concerns
Make referrals to external service providers and programs including treatment centres for alcohol and/or substance abuse
Respond to brief service requests
Coordinate and facilitate access to traditional healing and other cultural programming
Promote optimal health and well-being through health prevention and promotion programming in the community
Participate in external partnerships to increase awareness on mental health and addictions issues through collaboration and networking
Other duties as assigned
General Description of Service Responsibilities
Completion of charting and data collection within the Electronic Medical Record utilized by Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
Compilation and completion of all reports as required by funders, and other data as developed
Adhere to policies and procedures of Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
Membership with and adherence to guidelines of regulatory college
Abide by traditional protocols and cultural sensitivity of Anishnabek practices
Complete all required leave request documentation (i.e., annual leave, professional development, certified/uncertified sick leave).
Complete mandatory professional development as provided by Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
Attend Noojmowin Teg staff meetings, strategic planning, annual general meeting, and other team/group requirements
Summary Under the direction of the Mental Health and Addictions Program Manager,



the Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor is responsible for providing withdrawal management and concurrent disorder support to individuals throughout the Manitoulin Island district. Services provided will include professional clinical assessment, counselling, case management and treatment aftercare wholistic health promotion services in the form of education and primary prevention activities.
Service Specific Responsibilities
Work in collaboration with referring agency to develop and implement treatment plans
Conduct intake, assessment, treatment planning and discharge planning with clients
Provide counseling to individuals experiencing addiction or concurrent disorder concerns
Make referrals to external service providers and programs including treatment centres for alcohol and/or substance abuse
Respond to brief service requests
Coordinate and facilitate access to traditional healing and other cultural programming
Promote optimal health and well-being through health prevention and promotion programming in the community
Participate in external partnerships to increase awareness on mental health and addictions issues through collaboration and networking
Other duties as assigned
General Description of Service Responsibilities
Completion of charting and data collection within the Electronic Medical Record utilized by Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
Compilation and completion of all reports as required by funders, and other data as developed
Adhere to policies and procedures of Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
Membership with and adherence to guidelines of regulatory college
Abide by traditional protocols and cultural sensitivity of Anishnabek practices
Complete all required leave request documentation (i.e., annual leave, professional development, certified/uncertified sick leave).
Complete mandatory professional development as provided by Noojmowin Teg Health Centre




Attend Noojmowin Teg staff meetings, strategic planning, annual general meeting, and other team/group requirements
Requirements Mandatory Successful completion of Bachelor of Social Work degree or degree in a related field; diploma in health sciences, social sciences or related field with work experience may also be considered
Registration with the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers or equivalent regulatory college
Three (3) years’ experience providing counseling
Valid class “G” driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
Transparent drivers’ record
Clear vulnerable sector check
Preferred Standard Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), AED, and First Aid Training
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Mental Health First Aid
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
Experience with charting in Electronic Medical Records
Experience working with Indigenous families
Knowledge Knowledge of current mental health issues relevant to First Nations
Knowledge of protocols of First Nations on Manitoulin Island and surrounding areas
Knowledge of mental health services available within the Manitoulin Island and Espanola catchment area
Skills Skilled in a variety of mental health assessments, treatment planning
Skilled in interpersonal relations
Strong time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated analytical and technical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Abilities Strong ability to prioritize, plan, organize and schedule
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure
Must be able to work effectively as part of a team or as a leader when required to foster quality service to clients and to promote a good working environment
Ability to develop practices that ensure personal safety
Work Conditions Frequent sitting required
Frequent interruptions within office setting
Exposure to crisis situations
Frequent exposure to mental health clients
Travel requirements throughout Manitoulin Island and Espanola area
Flexed and after-hours work may be required at times

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📌 Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor - Manitoulin Island (Ontario)
🏢 Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
📍 Ontario