Job Description - Clinical Therapist

Location: Waycobah First Nation Community

Position: Clinical Therapist

Position Type: Full-Time

Salary: $75,000 - $95,000

Benefits: Group benefits, pension plan, vacation time

About We'koqma'q:

We'koqma'q, also known as Waycobah, is a vibrant and welcoming Mi'kmaw community nestled on the beautiful shores of the Bras d'Or Lake in Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. Rich in cultural heritage and traditions, We'koqma'q offers a strong sense of community and a commitment to preserving and celebrating Mi'kmaw language, arts, and customs. The community is known for its close-knit, supportive environment and provides residents with a unique blend of natural beauty and cultural richness. Joining our team in We'koqma'q means becoming a part of a community that values collaboration, respect, and the well-being of all its members.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide therapeutic counseling (group and 1:1), couples counseling, and addiction treatment based on current best practice clinical therapies and practice guidelines to individuals, couples, families, and groups within the Waycobah First Nation community.
• Provide referrals to therapeutic counselors off-reserve when requested or when there are no foreseeable openings for counseling sessions.
• Maintain an overview of the mental health needs of the community.
• Collaborate with the Health Director to mitigate crisis situations within the community.
• Provide referrals to emergency crisis services within NSHA.
• Maintain statistics on clients and services provided, and submit a yearly statistical report to the Health Director.
• Coordinate the counseling and wellness program activities of the Health and Wellness Centre.
• Document all suicide interventions and communicate potential crisis situations that are beyond the scope of practice with the Health Director.
• Develop and implement wellness programs as needed, collaborating with other community resources such as the Family Resource Centre, The Family Healing Centre, the school, etc.
• Coordinate and participate in community events that foster community healing.
• Participate in the Waycobah Interagency Committee.
• Participate in the development and implementation of a crisis response protocol and procedures for Waycobah First Nation.
• Attend all Health Centre Staff clinical rounds.
• Consult with community elders on an as-needed basis.
• Participate in ongoing professional development programs and events.
• Provide 1:1 counseling and relationship counseling.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Social Work or Psychology.
• Excellent communication skills.
• 3-5 years of counseling experience at the master's level.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong team player.
• If you are a dedicated professional with a passion for helping others and contributing to community well-being, we encourage you to apply.

Application Deadline: March 14, 2025