Mental Health Counsellor

FTE: 1.0 Permanent
Program: Wellness Program
Reporting To: Director of Wellness Program

Summary of Work:

Under the direct supervision of the Director of Wellness Program and the Clinical Lead, the Mental Health Counsellor, provides supervised care to clients and their families by applying professional mental health practice standards involving a wide range of activities associated with assessments, implementation of interventions, counselling, including group therapy, provision of resource/support services, aftercare plans and advocacy.

Professional Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Psychology, Social Work or Addictions Counseling, or equivalent.
• Certifications as required by program/department.
• Current ASIST, certification to be re-certified every two years.
• Current CISM certification, to be re-certified every three years.
• Current Class 4 driver’s license.
• Knowledge and experience in traditional and contemporary healing practices and experience in working with Elders, healers and clinicians.
• Minimum of two years of experience in related field.
• Knowledge of the Blackfoot culture and traditions.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.
• Ability to speak and understand Blackfoot language is a definite asset.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, friendly and professional demeanor.
• Strong organizational and facilitation skills.
• Basic Microsoft Office skills such as Word, e-mail, Power-Point, Excel and desktop publishing.
• Exemplifies a caring and compassionate work ethic.

Salary Range:

• As per Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc. salary grid.

Deadline for Application:

Ongoing

Please forward a Letter of Application, Resume, Drivers Abstract, Current Criminal Record Check-including vulnerable sector, and three (3) updated references to:

Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.
C/O:  Human Resources
P.O. Box 229
STANDOFF, AB   T0L 1Y0
Phone: 737-3888 EXT 8408
FAX:  403-737-3985
E-mail: recruitment@btdh.ca

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.