Child & Youth Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor
Full-TimeUpdated on 10/23/2026
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
M'Chigeeng, Billings, ON, Canada
In Person
Medical, Clinical & VeterinaryMental & Behavioral Health
About the job
Requirements
A college diploma in Social Services or a related field of study, such as an Addictions and Mental Health Diploma, Social Services Worker Diploma, or Child and Youth Care, is required.
Three to five years of work-related experience in child and youth mental health is required.
Knowledge and skills in mental health and alcohol and/or drug addiction awareness and prevention are required.
Public speaking and facilitation skills are required.
Knowledge of the Harm Reduction Philosophy is required.
Working knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Office, and general office procedures is required.
Interpersonal and written and verbal communication skills are required.
Must obtain and keep current First Aid and CPR certifications.
Knowledge and/or experience with Anishinaabe culture, history, and customs is required.
Understanding of the Anishinaabe language, culture, and traditions as they relate to traditional healing is required.
Must have own transportation and a valid Ontario Class G driver's license.
Must be willing to work flexible hours and weekends.
A Vulnerable Sector Screening must be current within 30 days and provided as an original; it must be clear of or dated for convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault, or related charges.
Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume, three current references (two work-related references from a direct supervisor or manager and one character reference), and education certifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Responsibilities
Assess and understand children's and youths' mental health needs through developmental and trauma-informed perspectives, and formulate intervention methods in collaboration with the team.
Work within MFN elementary and secondary school environments when required.
Develop and implement workplan initiatives.
Conduct client needs assessments and develop treatment plans.
Provide direct counselling to children and youth.
Provide trauma-informed care services.
Assist the team with community prevention, intervention, promotion workshops, activities, and awareness initiatives, inclusive of traditional and western approaches.
Provide appropriate referrals to other services.
Provide aftercare services and supports for children and youth.
Maintain a case management system using the Electronic Medical Record system.
Participate in regular intake meetings and case management reviews.
Seek consultation and make effective use of clinical supervision to ensure professional competence.
Research evidence-based practices and combine these strategies with Anishinaabe teachings when delivering services and programming to youth.
Identify community-driven, culture-based interventions to increase awareness of Anishinaabe cultural beliefs and practices and promote and sustain healthy communities.
Monitor and evaluate workshop results, recommend enhancements and improvements, and include solutions and recommendations in report submissions.
Keep abreast of developments in the mental health and addictions field.
Ensure compliance with MFN personnel, finance, and administrative policies and procedures.
Attend internal monthly staff meetings and prepare quarterly staff reports.
Participate in professional development opportunities for skills improvement and program enhancement as advised by the Mental Health Clinic Manager.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
A university degree in a Social Services field, such as Social Work or Psychology, and two years of relevant work experience are preferred.
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training is preferred.
Mental Health First Aid is preferred.
Excellent time management and organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously, are desired.
Ability to serve as a role model during and after regular work hours is desired.
A strong commitment to M’Chigeeng First Nation’s goals, objectives, mission, and long-term vision is desired.
CHILD & YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS COUNSELLOR
Department: Health Services, Mental Health
Classification/Level: Community Services 4
Employment Status: Regular Full-Time
Reporting Relationship
The Child & Youth Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor will work under the supervision of the Mental Health Clinic Manager.
Position Summary
The focus of the Child & Youth Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor will be to provide counselling to children and youth to support mental wellness by assisting with emotional regulation and resulting behavioural management. The Child & Youth Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor will provide services through a trauma-informed lens with a focus on addressing intergenerational trauma inclusive of grief & loss. The position will be responsible for providing services that include Traditional ways of Healing.
Essential Functions
Assess and understand the child or youth’s mental health needs through a developmental and trauma informed lens and formulate methods of intervention in collaboration with the team.
Working knowledge of mental health and addictions
Work within MFN elementary and secondary school environments when required
Develop and implement the delivery of workplan initiatives
Provide client needs assessments and develop treatment plans
Provide direct counselling to children and youth
Provide Trauma Informed Care services
Assist team with prevention, intervention, and promotion workshops/activities/awareness within the community, inclusive of both traditional and western approaches
Provide appropriate referrals to other services
Provide aftercare services and supports for children and youth
Maintain a case management system utilizing the Electronic Medical Record system
Participate in regular intake meetings and case management reviews
Ensure professional competence by seeking consultation and effective use of clinical supervision
Research evidenced based practices and weave these strategies with Anishinaabe teachings when delivering services and/or programming to the youth
Identify community-driven, cultural-based interventions to increase awareness of Anishinabek cultural beliefs and practices to promote and sustain healthy communities
Monitor and evaluate results of workshops for enhancements/improvements and include solutions and recommendations in report submissions
Keep abreast of new developments in the mental health and addictions field
Ensures compliance of MFN Personnel, Finance and Administrative policies and procedures
Attends internal monthly staff meetings and prepares quarterly staff reports
Participates in professional development opportunities for skills improvement and program enhancement as advised by the Mental Health Clinic Manager
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications & Requirements
Minimum
College Diploma in Social Services or related field of study (i.e., Addictions & Mental Health Diploma, Social Services Worker Diploma, Child & Youth Care)
3 - 5 years work-related experience in the field of child & youth mental health
Knowledge and skills in mental health, alcohol and/or drugs addictions awareness and prevention
Excellent Public Speaking and Facilitation Skills
Preferred
University Degree in Social Services field of study (Social Work, Psychology) and 2-years relevant work experience
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training
Mental Health First Aid
Other
Have working knowledge of Harm Reduction Philosophy
Excellent time management and organizational skills with ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Be a role model both during and after regular work hours
Working knowledge of Outlook, Microsoft Office and general office procedures
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal)
Must obtain and keep current First Aid and CPR Certifications
Must have knowledge and/or experience with the culture, history and customs of the Anishinaabe
Understanding of Anishinaabe language, culture, traditions as it relates to traditional healing
A strong advocate of M’Chigeeng First Nation’s goals and objectives along with its mission and long-term vision
Must have own transportation and valid Ontario Class “G” driver’s license
Must be willing to work flexible hours and weekends
Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) requirement must be 30-days current and must be an original
Vulnerable Sector Screening (VSS) Rationale: M’Chigeeng First Nation and its agents are in a position of trust in services to band member children and/or vulnerable adults, so a safe and secure working environment is mandatory. Applicants must provide a VSS clear and/or dated of any convictions relating to sexual interference, sexual assault or related charges. The VSS must be current 30-days and must be an original.
Interested applicants must submit COVER LETTER, RESUME, THREE (3) CURRENT REFERENCES (2 Work-Related references from a direct supervisor/manager and 1-character reference that will be contacted upon a successful interview) and education certifications to: