Overview
Who We Are
Located within the traditional unceded territory of the syilx people, Westbank First Nation (WFN) is a progressive and prosperous self-governing First Nation. WFN is dedicated to promoting a healthy and prosperous future to ensure its continued existence as a strong political, social and cultural community.
Westbank First Nation values Equality, Honesty and Fairness, Respect, Integrity, Accountability and Transparency, Sustainability, Understanding, Confidentiality and Efficiency.
About this Opportunity
The Mental Health and Addictions Counselor provides counseling and support to individuals and families facing mental health and substance abuse challenges. Responsibilities include screening, assessment, care planning, and delivering therapeutic interventions through individual, family, or group counseling. The counselor also offers education, resources, and referrals to treatment or aftercare services. Working closely with the Wellness team, the counselor uses a harm reduction approach and may conduct home visits. Additional duties include managing administrative tasks, programming, and organizing community events.
Want to know more? You will…
- Participates as a member of the multidisciplinary Wellness Team
- Prepares and maintains accurate and professional files and records regarding case histories, assessments, services provided, and follow up with court reports as required
- Provides individual, family and group addictions support services, incorporating a therapeutic, harm reduction and/or abstinence-based approach
- Participates in the wellness treatment plan, incorporating therapeutic approaches
- Maintains client caseloads, develops and facilitates mental health and addictions support groups and workshops.
- Facilitates workshops in collaboration with other programs delivered through Community Services, or within the community of topics related to mental health, and/or addictions awareness and prevention
- Provides client assessments, develops case plans and goals, and maintains confidential client files using appropriate record keeping
- Develops intervention strategies in consultation with program supervisor and wellness team
Must Haves:
- Equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, Addictions, Psychology, or related field preferred
- Current and valid Registration through a registered body
- Indigenous Certification Board of Canada (ICBOC) is considered an asset
- 2 – 5 years experience in the development and delivery of Substance use and Dependence programming or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Perks of Working at WFN:
- Competitive compensation package including 3 weeks’ vacation
- Extended Health Care (including Vision and Paramedical Services), Dental, Basic Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and Health Spending Account
- Municipal Pension Plan membership
- Access to Big White Season Passes (Summer & Winter)
- Employee Recognition Program
- Access to LinkedIn Learning for Professional Development
The median salary for this position is: $80,947
Application Details:
To review the full job description and to learn more about Westbank First Nation please visit our website at https://www.wfn.ca.
All applications must be submitted through our Employment Opportunities page. Ensure you attach your cover letter and resume. Incomplete or late submissions will not be accepted.
This opportunity will close at midnight on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
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