E m p l o y m e n t O p p o r t u n i t y Service Area: H e a l i n g L o d g e

Location:
Siksika Nation

Salary:
Based on Education and Experience Date Posted: October 28, 2026 Closing Date: November 11, 2026 Competition Number: HL-02-10-28-26 POSITION SUMMARY: The Counsellor
- RCCMA provides registered clinical counselling support for relatives with more complex therapeutic and documentation needs within SIHLRC’s care model. This role contributes to higher-acuity counselling, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary coordination grounded in trauma-informed and culturally respectful practice. The position supports clinical continuity across day and evening coverage blocks. Applicants must demonstrate clear alignment with SIHLRC’s vision, mission, values, and recovery-oriented approach, including Siksikaitsitapi teachings, Blackfoot cultural values, trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, and Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) DUTIES &

RESPONSIBILITIES:
*Duties include but are not limited to:* 1. Provide individual and group counselling for relatives with complex therapeutic needs. 2. Conduct assessment, treatment planning, and clinical documentation to professional standards. 3. Support higher-acuity case consultation and interdisciplinary coordination. 4. Participate in case conferences, risk review, and integrated treatment planning. 5. Deliver counselling in trauma-informed, culturally respectful, and recovery-oriented ways. MINIMUM

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities




- Knowledge of counselling theory, therapeutic intervention, and clinical documentation.
- Ability to support higher-acuity relatives within an integrated recovery workplace.
- Strong assessment, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Ability to work within trauma-informed, culturally respectful, and recovery-oriented practice.
- Ability to support assigned day and evening coverage blocks reliably. Education and Experience Current RCC or equivalent registered clinical counselling credential, plus a master’s degree in counselling, psychology, social work, or a related field. Minimum three years of professional counselling experience, preferably in addiction, mental health, or recovery
- oriented settings. Training in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and/or Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC). Professional Designation/Certification/Licenses: First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe. Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check prior to employment. Other: Requires general knowledge of the Siksika Nation culture and some ability to communicate in the Siksika language. Position will be filled based on Submit cover letter and resume to EMAIL [email protected] requirements and candidate Please Quote Counsellor – RCC MA in the subject line. qualifications. Priority: Siksika Members, Indigenous Community, CALL (phone hidden) or (phone hidden) to learn more. then others WEBSITE www.siksikanation.com

📌 Counsellor – RCC MA (Alberta)
🏢 Siksika Nation
📍 Alberta