Support Inuit mental wellness through trauma-informed counselling, harm reduction, and community partnerships as a permanent full time counselor based in Nain.
Working within Health & Social Development, the Mental Health and Addictions Counselor supports individuals, couples, families, and groups. The work includes care planning, follow-up, community-based programs, and coordination with regional partners. Strong preference is given to experience with Labrador Inuit and Nunatsiavut communities.
Key Responsibilities: Deliver counselling and healing interventions during crises
Provide continuing care after regional community visits
Facilitate harm reduction and trauma workshops
Advocate for trauma-informed, strengths-based services




Integrate Inuit culture into service decisions
Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or equivalent experience
Understanding of Inuit culture and mental wellness needs
Knowledge of intergenerational trauma and harm reduction
Preferred Labrador Inuit or Nunatsiavut experience
Willingness to travel for committee and work purposes
Bring culturally informed counselling, community collaboration, and mental wellness expertise to services supporting Inuit clients and families.

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📌 Indigenous Mental Wellness Counselor (Newfoundland and Labrador)
🏢 Nunatsiavut Government.
📍 Newfoundland and Labrador