EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Adult Mental Wellness Worker
Permanent – Full Tine
Position Summary
The Mental Health Worker position is to engage and work with individuals and groups to promote optimum mental health. The position requires helping individuals deal with addictions and substance abuse; family, parenting, and marital problems; suicide; stress management; problems with self-esteem; and issues associated with aging and mental or emotional health.

Position Duties

Promote the Serpent River First Nations Vision and Mission Statement

Maintain the level of professionalism expected by the Serpent River First Nation as outlined through the Policies and Procedures manuals

Uphold the ethics of their positions, as it relates to the Social Services Code of Ethics and the Community Wellness Team’s values and principles

Assess and identify client needs for mental health counselling services

Work with the client in the identification of a plan of care

Work with families of client’s seeking services

Make referrals for those individuals who are outside the scope of practice

Ensure effective coordination of case management systems while ensuring protection of client information, as per policies

Provide aftercare treatment plans for those individuals who have completed an addictions treatment program.

Provide individual or group programming that addresses family violence (i.e.: support groups)





Ensure effective coordination of case management systems while ensuring protection client information, as per policies.

Provide individual or group programming that addresses family violence (i.e.: support groups)

Qualifications

University Degree or College Diploma in Social Services

Minimum of two years experienced in the clinical counselling setting

Valid Ontario Driver’s License and willing to travel

Good organizational skills.

Developed interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work with the general public management and employees.

Be able to work overtime to meet deadlines and/or emergency situations

Proficiency with Excel, computer software and office equipment

Ability to work as a team in a fast-paced environment

Valid Ontario Class 'G' Driver's License with a transparent driver's abstract.

Cultural & Community Knowledge

Knowledge of and respect for Anishinaabe history, culture, teachings, and values

Knowledge of the Seven Grandfather Teachings

Ability to understand Ojibwe is considered a strong asset

Additional Requirements

Clear Criminal Record Check (CPIC); Vulnerable Sector Check may be required

First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain

WHMIS certification or willingness to obtain with the first three months of employment

Qualified Serpent River First Nation members or Indigenous applicants will be given priority consideration.

By: Open Until Filled

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📌 Adult Mental Wellness Worker (Ontario)
🏢 Serpent River First Nation
📍 Ontario