Requisition ID: 414644
Position Number: 4WMHatpREHABC-04
Posting End Date: November 11, 2026
City: Ste. Rose du Lac
Employer: Prairie Mountain Health
Site: Prairie Mountain Health - Addiction Services
Department / Unit: Addictions Services - Willard Monson House
Job Stream: Clinical
Anticipated Start Date - End Date: ASAP - January 6, 2027
Reason for Term: Maternity Leave
Union: MGEU
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days
Daily Hours Worked: 7.75
Salary: As per collective agreement
POSITION SUMMARY The focus of the rehabilitation counsellor is to provide counselling, education, and support services to individuals, families and the community related to alcohol, drugs and gambling, with the capacity to work in other program areas as required while reporting to the Program Supervisor. This position requires a commitment to a client-centered philosophy and approach to the development, provision and support of programs and services.
QUALIFICATIONS Bachelors Degree in the Social Sciences or related field with a minimum of one year supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience) or a Diploma in Applied Counselling with a minimum of two years supervised counselling experience (or volunteer experience)
Training and/or experience in the utilization of Motivational Interviewing techniques
Province of Manitoba Class 5 Drivers Licence, or equivalent from province of residence, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
Demonstrated experience in planning, preparing and presenting educational material




Fluency in English (French verbal/written and or fluency in Ojibway/Cree an asset)
Demonstrated organizational skills, and the ability to work independently
Demonstrated problem solving and decision making skills
Demonstrated knowledge and competence of skills and concepts related to the position
Demonstrated communication skills
Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
Ability to work effectively and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, clients and within interdisciplinary team
RESPONSIBILITIES Communicate respectfully and positively with clients and staff and presents self in an approachable and friendly manner
Respond to client requests and crises in a responsible, timely and flexible manner
Balance the needs of clients, other staff persons and those of the organization.
Commitment to on-going professional development activities and engagement in reciprocal learning experiences with colleagues and direct supervisor
Commitment to personal and qualified ethics, integrity and responsibility
Ability to manage one’s own emotions and strong feelings; maintain a calm and tactful composure under a broad range of challenging circumstances; think clearly and stay focused under pressure.
Conduct bio-psychosocial/spiritual assessments and collaborate with clients to design client/centered,



strength-based treatment plans that reflect evidence-based practices and clinical skills
Provide individual and group counselling services to adults whose primary concerns are alcohol, drugs and/or gambling
Ability to match treatment services to client’s unique circumstances.
Maintain current and accurate confidential records of client files
Works collaboratively with a multi-disciplinary team within the organization.
Establish and maintain professional working relationships and regular communication with community and other related organizations relevant to client’s needs
Other duties as assigned
This position is subject to a Criminal Records Check (including vulnerable sector), Adult Abuse Registry Check, and a Child Abuse Registry Check. The successful candidate will be responsible for any services charges incurred.
If you are an external applicant, please include three work related references with this application. They must be from persons who are not related to you, and who have direct knowledge of your past work performance.
Upon being considered for employment, your signature or electronic submission of this application form is your authorization to complete said reference checks.
PMH has an Indigenous Human Resource Initiative and is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous people within all levels of our workforce. Indigenous applicants are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify as being of Indigenous descent in their cover letter and/or within their application form.
We thank all applicants that apply but only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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