Mental Health Counsellor
FTE: Full Time Permanent
PROGRAM: Wellness Program
REPORTS 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 & PERSONAL QUALITIES:
- 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.
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.
SALARY RANGE:
- As per Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc. salary grid
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATION: September 4, 2026
Please forward a Cover Letter, Resume, Current Criminal Record Check including vulnerable sector, three (3) updated references, Copy of Certificates:
Blood Tribe Department of Health Inc.
C/O: Human Resources
P.O. Box 229
STANDOFF, AB T0L 1Y0
Phone: 403-737-3888
FAX : 403-737-3985
E-mail : recruitment@btdh.ca
INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.