Mental Wellness Brief Services Counsellor
About The Position
Under the supervision of the Mental Wellness Manager, the Mental Wellness Brief Services Counsellor is responsible for providing culturally appropriate mental wellness assessment, counselling, and support services to Indigenous adults (18+ years) in collaboration with Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services partner sites. The role emphasizes high‑quality service delivery through adherence to agency policies and procedures, quality assurance practices, and accurate electronic medical record documentation. The Mental Wellness Brief Services Counsellor supports the integration of traditional Indigenous and Western healing approaches by fostering cultural awareness, facilitating access to traditional healers, and supporting culturally grounded care planning for individual clients. This position operates in a fast‑paced environment and requires flexibility to respond to shifting community needs, including changes to schedules and service priorities.
Requirements
- BSW or MSW (or equivalent) and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
- Current registration, or eligibility for registration, in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
- Proven clinical abilities and skills to provide counselling services to adults experiencing significant mental health challenges.
- Demonstrated knowledge of First Nation mental health issues, history, culture, and community contexts.
- Experience and understanding of Anishinabek health perspectives and traditional healing practices.
- Ability to work collaboratively with community frontline workers, health practitioners, clinical supervisors, and mental health specialists.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and case management skills.
- Proficiency with computer applications and electronic medical record / case management systems.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- A clear criminal reference check is a condition of employment.
- Access to a reliable personal vehicle and willingness to travel regularly throughout the seven (7) Maamwesying area communities.
- Valid Ontario driver’s licence.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and hours outside of regular business hours as required.
Nice To Haves
- Preference will be given to individuals with a B.S.W. or M.S.W. (or equivalent) and a minimum of two (2) years of related experience.
Responsibilities
- Providing culturally appropriate mental wellness assessment, counselling, and support services to Indigenous adults (18+ years).
- Collaborating with Maamwesying North Shore Community Health Services partner sites.
- Ensuring high-quality service delivery through adherence to agency policies and procedures.
- Maintaining quality assurance practices.
- Accurate electronic medical record documentation.
- Supporting the integration of traditional Indigenous and Western healing approaches.
- Fostering cultural awareness.
- Facilitating access to traditional healers.
- Supporting culturally grounded care planning for individual clients.
- Responding to shifting community needs, including changes to schedules and service priorities.
Benefits
- Competitive Salary based on experience
- Paid Extended Health Benefits
- Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
- Competitive vacation package with an additional 7 Indigenous statutory holidays
- 10 Professional Development Days
- $1800/Annual Budget for Professional Development
- Technology Amenities provided (i.e., laptop, cell phone)
- All travel expenses covered
- High staff satisfaction rated work environment, priority on provider and client experience
- Access to Cultural and Traditional teachings of the Ojibwe People
- 15 days of Personal Leave
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
