Senior Counsellor
Are you compassionate, caring and empathetic? Do you want to make a difference in the lives of people struggling with mental health and substance use disorders? Do you want to help stop the cycle of intergenerational trauma that has impacted First Nations people, families, and communities? If so, we are looking to hire a Senior Counsellor to lead our dynamic teams who enjoy empowering people who strive to live a good life, from the path of a good heart.
This position requires strong and positive leadership skills to help guide, influence and motivate others to attain the Center’s goals and objectives. Must have a good understanding of the impacts of colonization on Indigenous people; and the ability to provide supervision which promotes a culture of safety and preventative measures for vicarious trauma.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensures the services and programs align with the NHML’s Vision, Mission, Values and Strategic Plans
- Fosters an environment of teamwork by developing and improving methods of effective communication through correspondence and Treatment Team meetings
- Provides clinical case management by:
- File Reviews: Ensuring client documentation is accurate, relevant and maintained according to best practices; by reviewing and assessing client case management activities on a monthly basis.
- Clinical Case Conferences: held bi-weekly to assist Counsellors in collaborating, planning and monitoring the complex needs of clients in their care are met, and includes the client’s hopes, goals and identified needs.
- Sign off on Treatment / Continuing Care/Discharge Plans, and outgoing correspondence that relates to clients.
- Identify and Assist in the development and coordination of ongoing training needs for the Treatment Staff.
- Submit monthly reports to the Executive Director
- Ensure the data collection of persons served is kept updated for reporting requirements
Intake & Admissions
- Process all applications received from referral agencies
- Establish a Screening Committee to assist in the advertisement and screening of potential applicants
- Give the Screening Committee all completed applications for their review.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Possess great leadership skills and a suitable blend of the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Excellent writing and public speaking skills
- Considerable knowledge of Best Practices, Standards in the area of substance use and concurrent disorders that will optimize treatment outcomes
- Demonstrate an awareness of, and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-centered care, demonstrate a considerable knowledge of traditional Indigenous and cultural practices to aid in client’s healing plans.
- Ability to work independently and as a team player.
- A valid driver’s license, Class 5 minimum or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire
Education And Experience Required:
Graduate from a recognized post secondary institution with degree or certificate in the social sciences, plus a minimum 3 years management experience in a health setting. A suitable combination of education/training and experience may be considered.
Supervisor: Executive Director
Salary Range: $56,932.47 - $74,919.25 based on qualifications and experience
For a full job description, please enquire within.
Deadline: Thursday, June 22, 2023 Start Date: Tuesday, July 18, 2023
Send cover letter, resume, Adult Abuse and Criminal Records Checks to:
Abigail Church, Operations Manager
Phone (204) 484-2256 Cell (204) 670-5261
Email: abigail.church@ncncree.com
We thank all those that apply, but only those selected for interviews will be contacted.