Position: Counsellor – RCC/MA

Salary: Based on Education and Experience

Date Posted: October 28, 2026

Closing Date: November 11, 2026

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

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 environment.
- 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 skilled counselling experience, preferably in addiction, mental health, or recoveryoriented 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 requirements and candidate qualifications. Priority: Siksika then others

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