Internal/External Posting Full-time Position Winnipeg MB. or Remote Communities Developmental Services provides counselling, support, and intervention services to First Nation children, youth with a developmental diagnosis from communities served by SLFNHA. Most of these communities are remote, not road accessible and only reachable by air transportation. This counsellor works in close collaboration with all community resources and assists with capacity building.

Bachelor’s or masters degree with a major in Counselling Psychology, Social Work or related field Registration with College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario or Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or another recognized professional counselling college Must have at least 2 years’ experience working with children, adolescents and/or families in a clinical capacity, and have working knowledge of servicing clients with Developmental Disabilities and providing Mental Health Services to them Knowledge of child development and neurodevelopmental disorders (Autism, FASD etc) Knowledge of techniques and principles of the family systems theory, crisis therapy intervention, individual/family/group therapy, trauma response, child abuse and family violence, cognitive behavioral therapy, suicide intervention Must have experience with assessing high risk clients and responding appropriately Experience developing presentations and facilitating group work/therapy Support system and self-care strategies in place to maintain own wellbeing Excellent written, verbal and computer skills Knowledge of First Nations culture, history, community-based services,



geographic realities and social conditions within remote First Nations communities Previous experience working with First Nations communities is an asset Prior work collaborating within school systems is an asset Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout region is an asset Regular travel to First Nations communities to provide counselling, support/guidance, intervention, crisis management, family counselling as required, group work and case management Assessment of risk factors, clinical management of risk, stabilization, development of safety plans Coordinate care, collaborate and refer to community/regional resources or specialists Lead group sessions (grief, trauma, anxiety, social skills and preventive mental wellness workshops) Participate in regular supervision meetings to review all cases/issues, receive education and direction, and for debriefing Participate in ongoing education on mental health issues and team meetings Develop and deliver presentations and group work in-house and in communities as requested Develop and maintain valuable working relationships with community-based mental health workers Apply online at .

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health

Authority

Phone: (807) 737-1802

SLFNHA currently “Strongly Recommends” COVID-19 immunizations and requests your immunization status to be sent to our staff health department if successful in the recruitment process.

The Health

Authority wishes to thank all applicants in advance. For additional information regarding the Health Authority, please visit our website at SLFNHA is a proud supporter of Mikinakoos Children’s Fund.

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