MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS WORKER

Hopedale, NL
On-site
Posted Oct 8, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Mid-level · 2+ years
Minimum education: College diploma
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Mid-Senior level

Job summary

Develop and deliver community-based mental health and addictions promotion, prevention, education, and support programs, incorporating Inuit knowledge and community needs. Provide short-term counselling, crisis and substance-use support, treatment referrals, family programming, and collaboration with community and professional partners, while maintaining accurate records and reports.

Job details

Responsibilities View English and Inuktitut version Develop supportive communities through the provision of community engagement and outreach activities. Such as, but not limited to; community events to promote social connection and offer mental health and addictions education, land-based activities, youth events, mentoring and leadership programs – while incorporating traditional knowledge and skills into programming Promote positive mental health by enhancing the capacity of individuals and communities to take greater control over their lives and improve their mental well-being Create programming that includes awareness resources around positive mental health, skill building sessions to support problem solving and emotional coping, enhance social connections, work-life balance, anti-violence and discrimination and access to economic resources. Collaborate with the Mental Health & Addictions (MH&A) Manager to develop Inuit specific promotional materials and information for health promotion initiatives Facilitate educational workshops on mental health and addictions related topics such as, but not limited to: healthy relationships, mental health promotion, sharing circles, etc. Create and maintain current and accurate records of client interactions, of clients served and their issues. Maintain notes about community contacts, presentations, and workshops, for the purpose of planning future presentations and workshops. In the form of submitting monthly reports to the MH&A Manager Provide supportive counselling as required on an early intervention, short-term basis, to address at risk individuals and crisis situations Provide mental health and addictions supportive counselling and supports to individuals, families and groups on the misuse and effects of alcohol and drugs. Work in collaboration with internal and external partners to enhance professional development and/or connect and refer clients. Be able to provide supportive substance use intervention along the spectrum of substance use; inclusive of prevention, harm reduction, referrals to detox and treatment programming, and after-care/postvention supports. Provide support during crisis and/or traumatic events as needed, such as offering grief support, home visits, and outreach to those identified needing support Assist individuals to identify their need for treatment programs and complete the treatment referral process, ensuring they meet both the treatment Centre and DHSD requirements Actively facilitate and/or participate in child, parent, and family programs for the purpose of supporting parents and families in the development and support of skill building. Activities to incorporate early childhood programs, parenting education and support groups, and family skill-based programs Work collaboratively with divisions within the Department of Health Social Development, to plan and deliver a variety of mental health & addictions promotion, prevention, and educational programming Network and collaborate with other health and social professionals, education, justice, community organizations, elders, traditional healers, and regional Inuit associations. Travel as required Other related duties as required Qualifications Diploma in Social Work or Mental Health and Addictions with 3-5 years of related experience. Relevant education and/or experience will be considered. Self-directed with strong interpersonal, writing and communication skills Able to work effectively as a team player Strong understanding of social, cultural and community issues facing Inuit communities Able to draw on, and build and maintain strong relationships with colleagues, agencies, helpers & elders, within and outside the community. Assets Bilingual in Inuktitut and English Benefits Competitive Paid Leave Package Travel Benefit Labrador Allowance Group insurance including health and dental Group pension Department: Health & Social Development Location: Hopedale Term: Permanent Full-Time Closing Date: October 20, 2026 How To Apply Please submit your resume to careers@nunatsiavut.com. Applications should be submitted before 4:30 pm on closing day.

What you’ll do

Requirements

A diploma in Social Work or Mental Health and Addictions and 3–5 years of related experience are requested, though relevant education and/or experience will also be considered. Candidates should have strong interpersonal, writing, and communication skills, work effectively in a team, understand issues affecting Inuit communities, and build relationships with colleagues, agencies, helpers, and elders.