Mental Health Counsellor

Job title:

Mental Health Counsellor

Company

Baffinland

Job description

Mission for this PositionAt Baffinland, we work and live beyond the Arctic Circle, mining iron ore at our Mary River property. Located in the Qikiqtani Region on Baffin Island, Nunavut, it’s one of the world’s most captivating and seldom seen destinations and we are looking for people ready to share, build, and grow with our company.We are a unique company with a strong management team. Our leadership team has amassed specialty experience on northern mining projects from community consultation and permitting, through to operation. Our workforce brings together the modern practice of safe, sustainable mining and the enduring value of a traditional culture, which is rapidly advancing. The result is a work and community experience you won’t find anywhere else.Main Accountabilities

• Provides counselling services to Baffinland employees and contractors.
• Provides group programs and services to clients.
• Participates in development and education at a remote worksite.
• Maintains accurate and confidential client records electronically.
• Carry out thorough risk assessments and monitoring of clients.
• Collaborate with other professionals to develop treatment plans for clients.
• Assist clients to manage their emotions through de-escalation strategies.
• Use trauma-informed best practices.
• Coaching, training and development of site leadership team in various areas of mental health and awareness.
• Provide regular updates to designated management representatives.
• Build relationships with community health resources.
• Crisis response, intervention and promote harm reduction.
• Provide pandemic support, vaccination rollout support, testing site support.
• Attend weekly meetings with the designated Baffinland representatives.
• Potential travel Nunavut communities, often by small aircraft.
• Assessment of individual clinical and psychosocial needs, urgency and acuity
• Internal navigation and/or facilitating access to other health care providers and community organizations
• Collaboration with Family Physicians and/or other caregivers to provide care, including monitoring
• Able to engage in self-reflective practice and adjust approach as necessary to meet the needs of clients
• Must possess knowledge, experience and skills within Anti-Oppressive and Recovery Practice including expertise in one or more of the following: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Interpersonal Therapy, and Mindfulness-based Therapy.
• Excellent Group Therapy skill set is an asset
• Ability to deliver Brief Solution Focused Counselling would be considered an asset
• Expertise working with people experiencing symptoms of low mood and anxiety
• Experience in addictions counselling
• Excellent telephone, interpersonal and presentation communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to tolerate ambiguity and embrace change
• Flexibility in working hours is required

Willing to work in person, virtually or by phone to provide individual and/or group care.Main QualificationsCollege Diploma – Diploma or training, andd experience working in mental health-related fieldBachelor’s Degree – Bachelors degree or better in conseling psychology, social work or related fieldProficient in Microsoft OfficeMental Health Counselling credentials

Expected salary

Location

Nunavut

Job date

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 01:19:17 GMT

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