Emotional Wellness Therapist

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Emotional Wellness Therapist

14-month Contract (Existing Position)

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.

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 - $68,377 - $89,811. Master's - $87,776-$98,792 with excellent benefits, including HOOPP pension plan. Salary is based on education and experience.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Monday, April 20, 2026

Please apply via our careers page at: https://www.wnhac.org

Emotional Wellness Therapist Position

Email: [email protected]

Website: WNHAC.org

Fax: (807) 467-8341

Phone: (888) MYWNHAC