Support Indigenous clients in Ottawa through harm reduction, counselling, and culturally grounded care as an Addictions Counsellor and Case Manager.

Wabano Centre for Aboriginal Health seeks two Addictions Counsellors and Case Managers for full-time permanent and one-year contract positions. You will support First Nations, Inuit, and Métis clients preparing for treatment, navigating systems, and accessing community, professional, and cultural supports. The work includes aftercare, advocacy, crisis intervention, and confidential documentation.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide harm reduction support and one-on-one addiction counselling
- Facilitate or co-facilitate groups, including one support group
- Advocate across housing, education, legal, and income systems




- Prepare clients for treatment and provide follow-up aftercare
- Connect clients with professional and cultural supports

Requirements:

- Post-secondary mental health degree specializing in addictions, or equivalent experience
- Experience working with Indigenous communities and related health issues
- Harm-reduction approach and knowledge of Indigenous cultural practices
- Solid interpersonal, communication, and counselling skills
- Crisis management, decision-making, and cultural competency

Bring culturally safe counselling, advocacy, and case management skills to Wabano’s Indigenous community services in Ottawa.

📌 Indigenous Addictions Counsellor Ottawa
🏢 Wabano Centre
📍 Ottawa