OPEN COMPETITION The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Woodland Wellness Centre is inviting applications for the following Permanent Full-Time position based out of the Prevention and Recovery Department in La Ronge, SK:
Mental Health Therapist The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties:
Review client referrals and conduct further assessment as required to identify client strengths, needs, concerns, and appropriate areas for support.
Provide individual mental health counselling and therapeutic support to clients experiencing a range of mental health, wellness, and addictions-related concerns.
Develop and maintain client care plans, complete appropriate documentation, and coordinate referrals to other services when required.
Assess and respond to client safety concerns, including completing suicide risk assessments and safety planning within the scope of the position.
Respond to clients experiencing emotional distress or crisis by providing immediate support, assessing safety and connecting clients with emergency or other appropriate services when a higher level of intervention is required.
Work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to support the mental health and social well-being of community members.
Participate in the planning and delivery of community mental health and wellness programming, workshops, presentations, groups, and outreach activities.
Provide mental health education and presentations to schools, community programs, organizations, and other groups as requested.
Collaborate with other service providers and community agencies to coordinate client care, referrals, and access to appropriate supports.
Participate in program planning, community initiatives,



and the development of services that respond to identified mental health and wellness needs.
Maintain skilled confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries in accordance with legislation, professional standards, organizational policies, and mandatory reporting requirements.
Other work-related duties as assigned by the Immediate Supervisor.
The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Bachelor of Education with a Major in Psychology or related field;
1-2 years’ experience working in Counselling, Social Work, Psychology, or related field is preferred.
Ability to counsel children, youth, and adults.
Ability to work within multidisciplinary team.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Required Professional Registration with a Regulatory Body (i.e., Saskatchewan Social Work Association, Canadian Social Work Association, etc.).
Experience working with First Nations communities is an asset.
Ability to speak/understand Cree is an asset.
Must have a Valid Class 5 Driver’s License and own a reliable vehicle.
Must provide a satisfactory and recent; Criminal Record Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, SGI Driver’s Abstract.
Date of Posting: October 5, 2026 Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is Found
Since this position is engaged primarily in serving the interests of Aboriginal people, Lac La Ronge Indian Band shall give preference to Aboriginal people who possess the requisite skills
Telephone interviews will not be granted. However, an interview via Teams may be granted.
LLRIB thanks all interested applicants; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.

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📌 Mental Health Therapist -Woodland Wellness Centre (Saskatchewan)
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📍 Saskatchewan