Employment Type: Full Time Marie – Hybrid (work from home and in-office) You are highly motivated in sharing your interest in the Health Field enabling you to work in a team environment. In addition, you have the ability to draw on your own knowledge and life skills to support and maintain efficient operational functions, with a positive outlook. We are a leader in First Nation Health.

Our foundation is Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands. We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe and holistic health care that supports and enhances the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. We work with our 11 First Nation community partners in the provision of primary health care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions, home and community support services and health promotion services.

We have recently been approved as the first Indigenous led Ontario Health Team by the Ministry of Health. Under the supervision of the Mental Wellness Manager the Mental Wellness Counsellor – OSP Clinician is responsible for providing culturally appropriate in-person and virtual counselling service in alignment with the Ontario Structure Psychotherapy Program through Health Sciences North delivery OSP services across Northeastern Ontario. This responsibility is with a strong emphasis on quality assurance through implementation of service policies and procedures, case management information system implemented by Maamwesying and Health Sciences North.

Providing individual and/or group centered evidence-based, short-term, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and related approaches to adults who experience mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions

- Building on current relationships between traditional Indigenous and western healing modalities through cultural awareness and translation activities
- Participate in the OSP training program, consultation model, and ongoing education




- Maintain accurate and timely documentation and reports in adherence with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and program specific requirements. A university degree in the field of Health, Social Services, Addictions and/or Mental Health with two years of work experience Preference will be given to those with a Bachelor of Social Work and/or Master of Social Work Current registration or eligibility to register in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and/or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRP0) Knowledge and practiced skills in providing culturally safe and responsive mental health services to clients of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds. Knowledge of DSM-V and psychosocial issues affecting people living with mental health and addiction issues. Knowledge of the science and practice of structured psychotherapy including a full range of psychotherapeutic and assessment techniques to assess, plan, coordinate and implement clinical protocols. Knowledge of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Cognitive Processing Therapy, and other evidence-based structured psychotherapies
- Ability to distinguish features of depression, anxiety, anxiety related conditions, and the etiology/treatment of these disorders.

Mental Health

Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, Regulated Health Professions Act, Health Care Consent Act,



skilled standards to ensure compliance and consistency in provision of client care). Training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement. Excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g.

Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook), patient information systems, and other program specific tools. Ability to work in a face-paced, remote setting. Must have working knowledge and experience on First Nation mental health issues and First Nation culture, history and issues Strong Cultural awareness, empathy and understanding of a wide and diverse Indigenous community

- Ability to work collaboratively with clinical supervisors, supervisor and other mental health specialists Proficient skills in computer programs and electronic case management systems Knowledge and experience of Anishinabek Health and Traditional healing practices Able to provide evening sessions once a week Must have access to a personal vehicle and willing to travel regularly within the seven communities and within the Maamwesying area Competitive Salary based on experience ~ Paid Extended Health Benefits ~ HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan) ~ Generous vacation package; with additional 5 Indigenous statutory holidays ~ laptop, electronic medical record system, cell phone) ~ All travel expenses covered ~ 3 weeks holiday for the 1st year ~15 days of Personal Leave Given the traditional practices of Indigenous people, from time-to-time exposure to smoke from the burning of sacred medicines such as tobacco, sweet grass, sage or cedar may occur. Accessibility accommodations will be available upon request. Hiring of Indigenous People will be given preference, as allowed under Section 14 of the Ontario Human Rights Code – Special Programs. No artificial intelligence is used in screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. #

📌 Temporary Full-Time Counsellor (Sault Ste. Marie)
🏢 Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services
📍 Sault Ste. Marie