Mental Wellness & Substance Use Counsellor – Community

Job Description

Job title: Mental Wellness & Substance Use Counsellor – Community

Company: Government of Yukon

Job description: This posting will be used to fill one 14-month term position working 75 hours bi-weekly. This posting will also be used to fill one anticipatory permanent full-time position. It will establish a 12-months eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.Our teamMental Wellness and Substance Use (MWSU) Community Hubs provide a wide range of mental wellness assessment, treatment and support services in all Yukon communities outside of Whitehorse. Teams are made up of Child and Youth Clinical Counsellors, Community Counsellors, Clinical Counsellors, Mental Health Support Workers, and Mental Health Nurses who provide individual and group counselling, outreach services, harm reduction support, workshops, and community support. Our dynamic, creative and strength-based team prioritizes collaboration with First Nation governments and community partners, to help enhance the well-being of Yukoners in rural communities.Your roleThis role will be based in Dawson City, on the traditional territory of the Tr’ondek Hwech’in. Dawson City boasts a mix of arts, culture, wilderness, and history. Dawson City is a magical place that is easy to love and difficult to leave. For more information about Dawson City please , and for information about Tr’ondek Hwech’in pleaseThe Community Counsellor is the initial point of contact for individuals in the community seeking mental wellness and/or substance use services. This role plays a vital role in connecting individuals and families to programs and supports.As a Community Counsellor you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide relevant and responsive support to individuals experiencing difficulties with mental wellness and/or substance use. Your role includes providing individual and group counselling, assessment, and treatment planning, as well as community programing, workshops, support at community events and facilitating to referrals to specialty services both in and out of the territory.The ideal candidate for this position is someone who works well both independently and as part of a supportive, diverse, multidisciplinary team. They have values grounded in a strengths-based approach and are comfortable supporting individuals where they are at on their healing journey. Finally, they thrive in a setting that adheres to best practice standards, upholds ethical standards of the profession, prioritizes inclusive practice, cultural awareness and humility and a strong commitment to continual personal and professional growth.For more information on this job, please contact Sara Galbraith, Clinical Supervisor, MWSU Communities, North Hub, Mental Wellness and Substance Use Services at (867) 332-5449 orFor more information about the recruitment process, please contact Tiara Teresa, HR Consultant at (867) 332-7412 orYour benefitsIn addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.Your career, your home, your lifestyleWe are the Yukon public service. Everyday, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.Check out:Important application and job requirementsEssential qualificationsPlease submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or related field
• Considerable, recent experience facilitating individual and/or group counselling for individuals impacted by mental health, trauma and/or substance use in a mental health/social service setting
• Considerable, recent experience providing case management services
• Experience providing assessments and/or screening with individuals experiencing mental health challenges
• Experience building partnerships and collaborating with First Nation Government and/or other community partners in a social service setting considered an asset

It may be helpful for you to reviewDesired knowledge, skills and suitabilityIf selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:

• Ability to demonstrate cultural humility, flexibility and openness to learning
• Ability to work collaboratively with community partners and stakeholders to build capacity, and develop and deliver responsible community and cultural programming
• Ability to provide effective case management with experience in both individual and group counselling
• Ability to provide effective screening, mental health and addiction bio-psycho-social assessments, treatment planning and case formulations while working from a harm reduction and client/family/community-centered service delivery model
• Understanding of collaborative health care delivery systems, and the continuum of services available to clients at different stages of their lives
• Understanding of and adherence to, a harm-reduction two-eyed seeing and trauma informed approach to client care
• Knowledge, and the ability to work within, the stages of change model, i.e. ability to adapt interactions to support engagement and the wellness of clients
• Effective written and oral communication supported by strong conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to complete and maintain comprehensive clinical records
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

It may be helpful for you to reviewConditions of employmentYou must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.

• Verification of post-secondary degree(s)
• Vulnerable Sector RCMP Security clearance
• WHMIS 2015 (within one month of hire)
• TB screening
• Standard First Aid (within 6 months of starting position)
• Valid class 5 driver’s license or equivalent

Job requirementsThis job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:

• Regular travel to surrounding communities to provide support services
• Workplace stresses may arise from counseling clients experiencing mental health crises

Location: Dawson City, YT

Job date: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 06:39:05 GMT