Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor

• Work with at risk populations with substance use disorders and provide addictions, life skills and trauma counselling
• Perform the restricted activity of psychosocial intervention utilizing a variety of treatment modalities (individual, family, group) to children and adolescents experiencing significant mental health difficulties.
• Complete intakes, assessments and make decisions around treatment goals with the client.
• Review evaluates, and document client progress and make changes to treatment plan, as necessary.
• Provide pre-care and aftercare for clients going through residential treatment.
• Identify and develop safety plans for high-risk clients, manage and support clients to receive emergency services if necessary.
• Assess readiness for change with clients and client strengths.
• Interact with other professionals to discuss therapy or treatment and develop new resources or technique and to share information as needed.
• Do one on one counselling and run groups that support sober living, relapse prevention, living skills, and other supportive measures to support healthy, independent sober living.
• Work with other members of the Mental Health and Addictions team in offering services and supports for the clients.
• Provide programming and support to those community members residing in the sober living facility as needed.
• Work with elders to support the cultural and spiritual needs of the clients, as well as seeking out and supporting cultural activities that will support sobriety and overall wellness.
• Build relationships with services in the Wood Buffalo region to assist clients with additional services.
• Consistent communication with the manager of addictions and mental health.
• Provide statistical data to manager monthly.
• Maintain records and files in a clinical and professional manner.
• Other duties as assigned

• Master’s degree preferred, minimum of Bachelor’s Degree required, in Psychology, Addictions, Health promotion, Social work or other related human services field
• Active registration with the applicable regulatory college or professional association.
• 5 years related experience in working with at risk groups and supporting healthy living and life skills.
• 5 years’ experience in addictions services and counselling
• Experiencing working with clients that have trauma and underlying mental health diagnosis
• Experience running group counselling and meetings
• Familiarity with the DSM-5 would be an asset
• Standard First Aid & WHIMIS
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and willing to drive a company vehicle
• Must provide a Clean Drivers Abstract
• Must provide a clear Criminal Record check with Vulnerable Sector
• Ability to speak Cree or Dene is a definite asset
• Experience working in an Indigenous community including knowledge of First Nations culture, traditions and values is considered an asset

• Comprehensive Health benefits package with Medical, Dental and Vision coverage
• Company-matched Pension Plan
• A healthy work-life balance with an on-site fitness centre
• Transportation to and from work

Fort McKay First Nation