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 workplace

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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