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.

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