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2 years ago

June 17, 2022

Permanent

Salary Range $63,310 to $81,483 per annum

2+ years - entry level positions available

Clinician Therapist

Addiction Medicine Social Services Social Work

Full-time

Nodin Mental Health Services provides mental health counselling, support, and intervention services to First Nation children, youth, adults and families from communities served by SLFNHA. The majority of these 33 communities are remote, not road accessible and only reachable by air transportation. Nodin has several services: counsellors travelling to First Nation communities to see clients, a crisis response program, community-based counsellors, and an Outpatient Mental health Service based in Sioux Lookout.

The Mental Health Counsellor position is one of the team members of the Outpatient Mental Health Service responsible for providing counselling to children, youth, adults (families as required), support/guidance, intervention, crisis management, group work and case management services. This counsellor also may have to travel to First Nations communities depending on departmental needs.

The Outpatient Mental Health Service provides intensive brief counselling, crisis intervention and safety planning to individuals demonstrating very “high risk” behaviours, serious emotional/behavioural disorders, and trauma symptoms that cannot be responded to at the community level. If meeting eligibility criteria, individuals travel from the communities for a short stay in Sioux Lookout to receive mental health support from a multi-disciplinary team.

Salary Range $63,310 to $81,483 per annum

Applicants must possess:

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree with a major in Counselling Psychology, Social Work or related field
Diploma related to the area of Social Work will be considered (e.g. Social Service Worker, Human Services Counsellor)
Registration with College of Psychotherapy or College of Social Workers or another recognized professional counselling college
At least 2 years’ experience working with children, adolescents and/or families in a clinical capacity
Knowledge of techniques and principles of the family systems theory, crisis therapy intervention, individual/family/group therapy, trauma response, child abuse and family violence, cognitive behavioural therapy, suicide intervention
Must have experience with assessing high risk clients and responding appropriately
Knowledge of mandatory reporting requirements
Experience developing presentations and facilitating group work/therapy
Can approach work holistically using a wellness model (as opposed to an illness one) which highlights and encourages client’s strengths
Support system and self-care strategies in place to maintain own wellbeing
Strong set of interpersonal skills to establish and maintain rapport effectively with clients and partners
Excellent written, verbal and computer skills
Strong interviewing, analytical, problem-solving, organizational and time management skills
Self-starter to work independently with initiative and highly adaptable
Knowledge of First Nations culture, history, community-based services, geographic realities and social conditions within remote First Nations communities
Previous experience working with First Nations communities is an asset
Ability to communicate in one of the First Nations dialects of the Sioux Lookout region is an asset

Roles and Responsibilities:

Provide counselling, support/guidance, intervention, crisis management, family counselling as required, group work and case management
Conduct mental health assessments, help clients define goals and develop treatment plans
Assessment of risk factors, clinical management of risk, stabilization, development of safety plans
Develop therapeutic processes to guide clients in the development of skills and strategies for dealing with their problems
Focus sessions on recovery, modification of behaviours or better management of conditions
Evaluate client’s progress on a regular basis and adjust interventions as necessary
Coordinate care, collaborate and refer to community/regional resources or specialists
Maintain accurate, factual, and objective typewritten records in a timely manner on all aspects of clinical care
Monitor files closely to ensure there is active care, and close inactive files without delay
Protect client confidentiality, secure all records, and maintain integrity of client record
Follow duty to report requirements as necessary
Lead group therapy sessions and preventive mental wellness workshops/groups
Participate in regular supervision meetings to review all cases/issues, receive education and direction, and for debriefing
Prepare 3-month work plans in advance to ensure communities receive services in a timely and effective manner
Participate in ongoing education on mental health issues and team meetings
Develop and deliver presentations and group work in-house and in communities as requested
Develop and maintain good working relationships with community-based mental health workers and provide mentoring support
Other duties that may be deemed necessary by your immediate Supervisor
May have to travel with future development of Nodin
As per policy, applicants should note that COVID-19 Immunization is a condition of employment within SLFNHA.

https://www.slfnha.com

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority, Queen Street, Sioux Lookout, ON, Canada

The Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority (SLFNHA) serves 33 First Nation communities in the Sioux Lookout region in Ontario, Canada. Mandated by the leadership in these communities, our organization is dedicated to strengthening First Nations by contributing in unique ways to a strong health system for the Anishinabe.

The health system has many partners with varying degrees of responsibility:

First Nations
Tribal Councils
Government of Canada – Treaty responsibilities
Other health organizations (e.g. Nishnawbe Aski Nation, etc.)

Our Vision
Resilient and healthy Nations supported on their path to wellness.

Our Mission

Transforming the health of Anishinabe people across Keewaytinook by providing community-led services and a strong voice for their community health needs.

Our Values

We value respect, relationships, culture, equality, and fairness. We work to protect the Anishinabe teachings of love, courage, respect, wisdom, truth, honesty, and humility.

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https://www.siouxlookout.ca

Ontario

Sioux Lookout is a town in Northwestern Ontario, Canada and know as the "Hub of the North".

Located approximately 350 km (220 mi) northwest of Thunder Bay, it has a population of 5,272 people and its boundaries cover an area of 536 km2 of which 157 km2 (61 sq mi) is lake and wetlands.

Learn more about what makes Sioux Lookout a great place to live and work!
https://www.siouxlookout.ca/en/explore-the-hub/explore-the-hub.aspx

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https://www.slfnha.com

Sioux Lookout First Nations Health Authority, Queen Street, Sioux Lookout, ON, Canada

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