Indigenous Crisis Management Services Counsellor

Position Summary 
Homewood Health™ is committed to enhancing the diversity of our roster of mental health professionals and increasing the availability of crisis management services for Indigenous peoples of Canada (First Nations, Inuit and Metis). As such, we are seeking registered mental health professionals with specific expertise in culturally competent care and understanding of issues faced by our indigenous clients. We encourage individuals with lived experience to apply. Being able to communicate in Indigenous languages such as the Cree languages, Inuktitut and Ojibway, is an added advantage, but not a requirement. As a professional working with Homewood Health™, you would provide services on an occasional, contract basis delivering on-site workplace trauma response and organizational crisis management services for our Crisis Management Services (CMS) Program.

What you'll be doing 
• Respond to requests to deliver on-site CMS services in a timely, clinically & culturally appropriate and professional manner; consistent with the unique needs of each critical incident and organizational culture
• Deliver on-site crisis management services that include individual and group crisis interventions, debriefings, and corporate client consultation
• Communicate closely with CMS Managers throughout provision of services
• Document services delivered in accordance with Homewood Health™ requirements

• Experience in stress management and addictions with a solid understanding of how systems of oppression, including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, colonialism and others impact on and exacerbate these concerns
• Adhere to professional standards and best practices

What we're looking for 
• A Master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling or related field, supplemented by specific training in culturally competent care. A Bachelor of Social Work with significant counselling experience will be considered
• A minimum of 2 years of workplace crisis management experience
• Formal training in trauma response, psychological first aid and critical incident response (e.g. CISM; NOVA, Psychological First Aid, or related accredited training)

• A minimum of 1 year experience working with indigenous persons in a counselling setting is preferred
• Lived experience as a member of the Indigenous community is considered a strong asset
• Registration or clinical membership with a relevant professional regulatory body
• Professional liability insurance coverage of $2,000,000 or as otherwise determined by Homewood Health™
• Must be flexible, accessible and available to respond after hours periodically during the week and weekends
• The ability to complete assessments, administer clinical skills in crisis management and customer service delivery
• Demonstrated crisis based, clinical judgment and intervention skills to support traumatic events impacting employees and the workplace
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook) 
• Ability to communicate in English, verbal and written, other Indigenous languages written and spoken are an asset

Why work with us 
We are driven by our values and are passionate about improving lives. We offer competitive wages and professional development opportunities, along with opportunities to engage with a community of clinicians from a variety of professional backgrounds across Canada who are part of our community of practice. Join us and work along-side highly motivated people who are collaborative and focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers.

Employment Equity & Closing Statement 
Homewood Health™ is committed to ensuring that its teams reflect the diversity of our community and welcomes applications from all individuals. In accordance with the various provincial legislations that we operate under, Homewood Health™ is committed to working in collaboration with any team member who may require workplace accommodation in order to successfully perform any or all aspects of their role. Join Homewood Health™ and be part of an exceptional team that is helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.