Mental Health Counselor
About the role
Job Information
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Counsellor to join our Community Counselling Services team in Fort Smith. This role provides a full spectrum of mental health services to individuals, families, and groups, supporting wellness across the lifespan.
Key Duties:
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Deliver counselling using evidence-based approaches (e.g., CBT, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, play/art therapy).
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Coordinate care with other professionals and make referrals as needed.
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Respond to crises, including suicide risk assessments and mental health emergencies.
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Conduct assessments, including suicide risk screening and assessment, homicide risk assessment, and mental status exams.
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Provide aftercare and follow-up support, including discharge planning following facility-based treatment.
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Lead case management and coordinate care with professionals, traditional healers, and service providers.
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Maintain clinical documentation and evaluate intervention outcomes.
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Facilitate workshops and training to raise awareness of mental health, addictions, and family violence.
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Respond to crises and provide assessments and care recommendations.
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Participate in emergency support, including psychiatric escort duties.
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Key Qualifications:
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Master's Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Clinical Social Work or a related discipline with a focus on Therapeutic counselling.
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AND
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One (1) year of relevant therapeutic counselling experience in a scope of practice,
OR
- One (1) year of experience in addictions, mental health and family violence..
- The experience of the Mental Health and Addiction Counsellor should include clinically supervised education or work experience that includes at least 500 hours, where at least 120 of these hours are direct client contact. Additional hours are spent in face-to-face supervision, educational activities, documentation activities and professional development.
Additional Requirements
Must be eligible to register as a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Must hold a valid class 5 driver's license
Must be able to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check with the RCMP
Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and trauma-informed care is an asset.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.
Mental Health Counselor
About the role
Job Information
We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Counsellor to join our Community Counselling Services team in Fort Smith. This role provides a full spectrum of mental health services to individuals, families, and groups, supporting wellness across the lifespan.
Key Duties:
-
Deliver counselling using evidence-based approaches (e.g., CBT, solution-focused, motivational interviewing, play/art therapy).
-
Coordinate care with other professionals and make referrals as needed.
-
Respond to crises, including suicide risk assessments and mental health emergencies.
-
Conduct assessments, including suicide risk screening and assessment, homicide risk assessment, and mental status exams.
-
Provide aftercare and follow-up support, including discharge planning following facility-based treatment.
-
Lead case management and coordinate care with professionals, traditional healers, and service providers.
-
Maintain clinical documentation and evaluate intervention outcomes.
-
Facilitate workshops and training to raise awareness of mental health, addictions, and family violence.
-
Respond to crises and provide assessments and care recommendations.
-
Participate in emergency support, including psychiatric escort duties.
-
Key Qualifications:
-
Master's Degree in Counselling, Psychology, Clinical Social Work or a related discipline with a focus on Therapeutic counselling.
-
AND
-
One (1) year of relevant therapeutic counselling experience in a scope of practice,
OR
- One (1) year of experience in addictions, mental health and family violence..
- The experience of the Mental Health and Addiction Counsellor should include clinically supervised education or work experience that includes at least 500 hours, where at least 120 of these hours are direct client contact. Additional hours are spent in face-to-face supervision, educational activities, documentation activities and professional development.
Additional Requirements
Must be eligible to register as a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association
Must hold a valid class 5 driver's license
Must be able to obtain a Vulnerable Sector Check with the RCMP
Knowledge of Indigenous cultures and trauma-informed care is an asset.
About Government of the Northwest Territories
About the GNWT
The GNWT employs approximately 4,800 employees who provide programs and services for close to 44,000 residents. The size of our workforce allows our employees to champion projects that are acted upon to make a difference in communities. The ability to make a difference empowers our employees and allows them the freedom to work on projects that are meaningful. Our 33 communities are welcoming and friendly; it is not surprising that many of your colleagues may become lifelong friends.