Emotional Wellness Therapist
Waasegiizhig Nanaandaweiyewigamig
212 4th Ave SKenora, OntarioP9N1Y9
We provide client-centered, wholistic primary health care through an interprofessional, team-based model
of care. Services comprise a range of options including prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and treatment
based on traditional and contemporary models of care, using wholistic health and community development
concepts.
Working within primary care to deliver short and long-term emotional wellness services, the position
collaborates with interprofessional care providers to provide assessment, treatment, and management of
biopsychosocial aspects of health and wellbeing for WNHAC clients and ensure a seamless transition to
community resources as appropriate. The position participates in the development, implementation, and
evaluation of programs to meet client needs. Collaboration with interprofessional team members to support
health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management is an important part of the role.
NOTE: Traditional practices involve burning sacred medicines including tobacco, sweetgrass, sage and
cedar within the work setting
Full Time
Mental Health Counsellor
1
$68,833-$98,792
0
n/a
9/23/2026
n/a
PRIMARY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
? Assess clients and provide short and long-term psychotherapy.
? Collaborate with clients to identify capacities and develop effective care plans.
? Assess common areas of focus in order to maximize limited resources (ie. group counselling and
peer support linkages).
? Collaborate with health care providers to develop, implement, and discuss individualized care plans
with clients.
? Assist clients to increase personal effectiveness, health, and wellness; support care plans including
medication compliance, appointment attendance, and positive lifestyle choices.
? Complete documentation, including statistics, client files and reports; chart progress and ensure
accountability and effective communication.
? Develop and maintain partnerships with community services and resources.
? Other duties as required. In extenuating situations or in the event of an emergency, may be
redeployed to ensure provision of essential services.
QUALIFICATIONS:
? Master’s or undergraduate degree in social work, psychology, or other related discipline; equivalent
combination of relevant college diploma and experience may be considered; current registration
with applicable college; extensive experience in providing group counselling
? extensive personal experience and understanding of traditional Anishinaabe culture, values, and
healing practices; experience working in an Anishinaabe organization and ability to understand and
speak Anishinaabemowin a definite asset;
? good knowledge of available resources, and experience working with at risk individuals and families
an asset
? demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with a broad range of people including healthcare
professionals, traditional people and community members; ability to work as a member of an
interprofessional team
? willingness and ability to travel
? valid drivers’ license, current drivers’ abstract, and own vehicle required; willingness and ability to
travel to communities on a regular basis
? current criminal/vulnerable person’s records check
? commitment to ongoing training and professional development relevant to job requirements
? positive attitude and capacity to act as a healthy lifestyle role model
? proof of immunization in compliance with policy requirements is mandatory prior to start of
employment
Salary: Bachelor's - $68,833 - $89,811. Master's - $87,776-$98,792 with excellent benefits, including
HOOPP pension plan. Salary is based on education and experience.
