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Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor - Manitoulin Island
Noojmowin Teg Health Centre —Little Current, ON
- $34–$42 an hour
- CPR Certification
- Writing skills
- Microsoft Office
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- $30–$45 an hour
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Bachelor's
- First Aid Certification
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M'Chigeeng First Nation —M'chigeeng, ON
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- Weekends as needed
- CPR Certification
- Microsoft Outlook
- Public speaking
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Child and Youth Mental Health Counsellor
Sagamok Anishnawbek —Sagamok, ON
- $30–$45 an hour
- Full-time
- Case management
- Social Work
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Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor - Manitoulin Island

Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
Little Current, ON

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Job details

Permanent
6 days ago

Skills

CPR Certification
Electronic medical records
EHR systems
Intake
Experience working with Indigenous peoples
Writing skills
Microsoft Office
Social Sciences
ASIST
Analysis skills
Bachelor's
First Aid Certification
Case management
Discharge planning
Working with individuals with mental health conditions
Social Work
Data collection
Experience working with individuals with substance use disorders
Managing patient records
Electronic medical record entry
Communication skills
Behavioural health assessment
Time management

Full job description

Summary

Under the direction of the Mental Health and Addictions Program Manager, the Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor is responsible for providing withdrawal management and concurrent disorder support to individuals throughout the Manitoulin Island district. Services provided will include professional clinical assessment, counselling, case management and treatment aftercare wholistic health promotion services in the form of education and primary prevention activities.

a. Service Specific Responsibilities

Work in collaboration with referring agency to develop and implement treatment plans
Conduct intake, assessment, treatment planning and discharge planning with clients
Provide counseling to individuals experiencing addiction or concurrent disorder concerns
Make referrals to external service providers and programs including treatment centres for alcohol and/or substance abuse
Respond to brief service requests
Coordinate and facilitate access to traditional healing and other cultural programming
Promote optimal health and well-being through health prevention and promotion programming in the community
Participate in external partnerships to increase awareness on mental health and addictions issues through collaboration and networking
Other duties as assigned

b. General Description of Service Responsibilities

Completion of charting and data collection within the Electronic Medical Record utilized by Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
Compilation and completion of all reports as required by funders, and other data as developed
Adhere to policies and procedures of Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
Membership with and adherence to guidelines of regulatory college
Abide by traditional protocols and cultural sensitivity of Anishnabek practices
Complete all required leave request documentation (i.e., annual leave, professional development, certified/uncertified sick leave).
Complete mandatory professional development as provided by Noojmowin Teg Health Centre
Attend Noojmowin Teg staff meetings, strategic planning, annual general meeting, and other team/group requirements

Requirements

Mandatory

Successful completion of Bachelor of Social Work degree or degree in a related field; diploma in health sciences, social sciences or related field with work experience may also be considered
Registration with the Ontario College of Social Work and Social Service Workers or equivalent regulatory college
Three (3) years’ experience providing counseling
Valid class “G” driver’s license and own reliable vehicle
Clear drivers’ record
Clear vulnerable sector check

Preferred

Standard Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), AED, and First Aid Training
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Mental Health First Aid
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
Experience with charting in Electronic Medical Records
Experience working with Indigenous families

Knowledge

Knowledge of current mental health issues relevant to First Nations
Knowledge of protocols of First Nations on Manitoulin Island and surrounding areas
Knowledge of mental health services available within the Manitoulin Island and Espanola catchment area

Skills

Skilled in a variety of mental health assessments, treatment planning
Skilled in interpersonal relations
Strong time management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated analytical and technical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Abilities

Strong ability to prioritize, plan, organize and schedule
Ability to work with minimal supervision
Ability to handle multiple tasks under pressure
Must be able to work effectively as part of a team or as a leader when required to foster quality service to clients and to promote a good working environment
Ability to develop practices that ensure personal safety

Work Conditions

Frequent sitting required
Frequent interruptions within office setting
Exposure to crisis situations
Frequent exposure to mental health clients
Travel requirements throughout Manitoulin Island and Espanola area
Flexed and after-hours work may be required at times

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