Self-Employment Prospect:

Mental Health Counsellors for Community-based Services in Northern Indigenous Communities

Organization: Northern Counselling and Therapeutic Services

Location: In-Community in Western Canada (Alberta, British Columbia, Northwest Territories, and Yukon).

Position Type: Independent Contractor – with 2 week on/2 week off assignment

Introduction: NCTS provides a range of mental health services to support Northern and Indigenous communities in Canada. We are currently seeking passionate, experienced and dedicated Mental Health Counsellors to provide community-based mental health services to First Nations Communities.

Responsibilities:

- Travel to remote locations to provide in-person services for 2 weeks per month
- Provide culturally sensitive mental health services to children, youth, adults, couples and/or families within the Indigenous community.
- This may include collaborating with and providing support to Nation staff as well as extended community partners.
- Provide mental health programming, training, and workshops.
- Where appropriate, collaborate with Nation staff, Elders, community leaders, healthcare professionals and other community stakeholders to support holistic healing approaches.




- Advocate for mental health awareness and promote destigmatization around seeking mental health supports.
- Maintain accurate and confidential client records in accordance with organizational policies and regulatory standards.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance cultural competency and counselling skills.

Qualifications:

- Willingness and availability to provide in-person services to remote communities for 2 weeks a month.
- Master’s degree in counselling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field.
- Registration or certification with a recognized counselling or mental health professional association.
- Experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Experience working in a school environment
- Knowledge of community based models o care

Additional Wish List:

We encourage everyone interested to apply. However, we are especially interested in speaking with counsellors who are any of the following:

· Of Indigenous ancestry

· Based in Western Canada

· Experienced working with First Nations or with Indigenous clients

- Able to commit to a one-year minimum

· Knowledge of Woodland Cree culture and geographical area

· Bilingual (English and Cree or other Indigenous languages)

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