Responsibilities
- Provide counselling services, develop therapeutic relationships and support healing interventions with individuals, couples, families, and groups. This will include clinical support in times of crisis.
- Support the development, delivery, and monitoring of care plans for clients, based on the principles of person-centered care, harm reduction, strengths-based, and trauma-informed services.
- Support the Mental Health & Addictions Team in the development and delivery of community-based programs, health promotion and healing initiatives.
- Collaborate, refer to and work closely with other services providers, which may include taking a service navigation/case management approach to ensure mental wellness needs of clients are being met through other existing community and regional services, where pertinent.
- Complete necessary documentation and maintaining of client records and files.
- Support the facilitation of community-based programming from other DHSD regional providers, including justice programs, harm reduction initiatives and intergenerational trauma workshops, drawing upon clinical best practices and cultural/traditional knowledge for healing.
- Provide follow-up and continuing care to families, couples, groups and individuals, particularly following regional team community visits (ie. Trauma & Addictions Team).
- Maintain current knowledge of issues, trends, and best practices within the mental health field, particularly related to northern/remote and Indigenous populations.
- Work to ensure Inuit culture and values permeate all programs and service components and decisions, to include participation and input on working groups/committees.
- Support coordination and communication with regional and community partners for successful service delivery, including educating and advocating to ensure services provided to Inuit are trauma-informed and strengths-based.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or the equivalent Clinical Counselling education/experiences.
- Experience in mental health & addictions, strengths-based, harm-reduction, and trauma-informed principles.
- Understanding of Inuit culture, intergenerational trauma, and overall mental wellness needs.
- Strong preference for experience working with Labrador Inuit and in Nunatsiavut communities
- In addition, the successful candidate will be willing to travel for regional and national committee and work purposes.
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
Nain, NL
Term
Permanent Full-Time
Closing Date
November 4, 2026
MENTAL HEALTH & ADDICTIONS COUNSELOR in Labrador City employer: Nunatsiavut Government
As a leading employer in the field of mental health and addictions, we offer a supportive work environment that prioritizes employee wellness and professional growth. Our commitment to culturally appropriate services and community engagement ensures that staff can make a meaningful impact while enjoying competitive benefits, including a comprehensive paid leave package and opportunities for continuous learning. Located in Nunatsiavut, our organization fosters collaboration with local partners and emphasizes the importance of Indigenous values in all aspects of service delivery.
