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 career 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

Clear 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 skillsDemonstrated 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
📍 Ontario