OPEN COMPETITON The Lac La Ronge Indian Band’s Woodland Wellness Centre is inviting applications for the following One Permanent Full-Time position(s) based out of the Prevention & Recovery Department in La Ronge, SK : Child & Youth Therapist The suitable candidate will be able to perform the following duties: Counseling survivors of emotional, physical, or sexual abuse; residential school survivors and their families Use knowledge of family violence treatment, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma treatment and processing of negative emotions, sexual abuse assessments and therapeutic interventions Provide trauma-focused counseling and trauma recovery therapeutic services for children, youth and adults for sexual abuse, severe physical abuse, and/or witnessing violence.
Provide trauma-focused counseling and trauma recovery therapy services for children, youth and adults with Post Traumatic Stress (PTS) relating to unresolved trauma.
Ability to make appropriate assessments and treatment plans based on a holistic approach, evaluate treatment progress and outcomes, and make appropriate referrals as required.
Facilitate support and therapy groups for children, youth, and non-offending caregivers.
Evaluate the needs of the child and family and provide appropriate referrals and information.
Maintain accurate and timely case notes and record of all client contacts.
Provide accurate reports monthly.
Work closely with other Multidisciplinary team members to provide support for children, youth, and families.
Perform other duties within the scope of this position as assigned by the Program Coordinator The suitable candidate will possess the following qualifications: Preferably a master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology or a related field or a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three years of clinical experience working in child and youth counselling services with responsibility for providing a wide range of community based mental health services Must be registered and in good standing with a licensed Skilled Association.
Experience working with First Nations people and communities.
Extensive training and experience in Critical Incident Stress debriefing (CISD) Extensive training and experience in processing traumatic experiences Knowledge of various therapeutic and counselling modalities Experience in integrating traditional and contemporary counselling approaches.
Knowledge of assessment and screening tools and modalities in determining risk and threat An understanding of rural and remote communities and their challenges and barriers.
Date of Posting: Mar 18, Deadline: Until Suitable Candidate is Found
📌 Child and Youth Therapist – Woodland Wellness Centre, La Ronge
🏢 Lac La Ronge Indian Band
📍 La Ronge
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