Posted 2 months ago
Counsellor – MHAP 03-26
@ Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre
Sioux Lookout, Ontario
Overview
Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre is hiring a full-time Counsellor for its Mental Health and Addictions Program. The role provides individual, group and family counselling and case management across inpatient, outpatient and community settings. Pay is $33.78 to $45.53 per hour under the CUPE Collective Agreement.
Responsibilities:
- Fournir des services de counselling et de gestion de cas en santé mentale et dépendances
- Offrir des services individualisés centrés sur le client
- Collaborer avec l'équipe interdisciplinaire
- Respecter les politiques de prévention des infections
Requirements summary:
- Maîtrise, baccalauréat ou diplôme en travail social, psychologie ou services humains
- Inscription à l'Ordre des travailleurs sociaux de l'Ontario ou équivalent
- Minimum 2 ans d'expérience pertinente
- Connaissance des exigences de protection de l'enfance
- Excellentes compétences interpersonnelles et de communication
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · ontario-employment
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-17
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Experience | 2+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Hospital or clinic, Client sites |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers registration |
| Background checks | criminal record |
| Encouraged to apply | Indigenous peoples |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required), Master’s degree (preferred), College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Social Work, Psychology, Social Services, Drug and Alcohol, Human Services |
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Sioux Lookout Meno Ya Win Health Centre
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 6 |
Job Summary
The Mental Health and Addictions Program Counsellor works with patients to promote optimum mental and emotional health. The Counsellor provides individuals, groups and families with counselling / therapy for a wide range of psychological and / or emotional problems such as mental disorders, trauma, substance abuse and family situations.
Qualifications:
- Masters, Bachelors or Diploma in the area of Social Work, Psychology, Social Services, Drug and Alcohol, or other Human Services required.
- Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service.
Workers, or another recognized professional counselling college is required. - Current knowledge of child protection and reportability requirements.
- Minimum 2 years related experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience working with First Nations an asset.
Job Duties:
- Provide mental health & addiction counselling and case management services that meet clients where they are, across hospital inpatient / outpatient and community-based settings, in accordance with legislation and Ministry of Health guidelines.
- Serves clients across the full lifespan, from prenatal through older adulthood.
- Partners with clients to identify their strengths and goals, and supports them in enhancing their functioning and wellbeing in the community.
- Works cooperatively and collaboratively with other members of the team.
- Provides individualized, client-directed services tailored to each person’s current needs, preferences, and goals.
- Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of personal protective equipment in support of infection control measures, and attend training when necessary.
Salary: $33.78 – $45.53, in accordance with the CUPE Collective Agreement and qualifications.
Competition No. MHAP 03/26 Please quote on your application.
Closing Date: When filled.
Submit Application To:
Human Resources Recruitment
Box 909, Sioux Lookout, On P8T 1B4
(807) 737-3030, Email: [email protected], Fax: (807) 737-6263
Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted, we thank all others for their interest. An acceptable criminal reference check and immunization records will be required from the successful candidate. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the selection process. SLMHC is an equal opportunity employer and a scent-free facility.
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