Mental Health & Addictions Manager

JOB POSTING

Position Title: Mental Health & Addictions Manager, Full-time, Permanent Position

Position Description: Reporting to the Director of Community Wellness, the Mental Health & Addictions Manager will be responsible for implementing mental health and addiction programs for community and provide direction to the departmental staff. This position will actively create, implement, review and administer programs to community members and their families seeking assistance with Mental Health and Addiction related requests. Specialized services include community development, consultation, coordination of educational/informational sessions, coordinating treatment options and directing departmental staff with programming efficiencies. The Mental Health & Addictions Manager will create wholistic approaches to meet the needs of FWFN community members and their families in a trauma informed, gender-based framework to ensure client-centered approaches to mental health and addictions.

Major Responsibilities:

Provide guidance and support to Mental Health & Addictions staff members

Promote a culture of Mental, Emotional, Spiritual and Physical wellness and resilience for clients and staff

Develop and implement strategic plans and goals for the Mental Health & Additions Program

Assist in the design and implementation of programs, policies and services

Assist in the development, review, implementation and administration of a comprehensive addictions/wellness and mental health program/strategy

Eliminate barriers and help reduce the stigma associated with Mental Health & Addiction

Build a supportive and inclusive environment

Promote education and awareness for Community Members

Assist with budget creation and reporting

Enhance the capacity of internal and external stakeholders in addressing Mental Health & Addictions by facilitating workshops, participating in case conferencing and public forums on social issues

Provide crisis intervention services

Coordinate staff to participate in case management, consultation and departmental planning activities

Ensure staff, with permission of clients, consult with relevant caregivers and significant others in clients’ lives in order to update, modify or reassess treatment plans and intervention strategies

Collaborate with community agencies such as law enforcement, probation, education, social service agencies, medical profession and treatment facilities to identify gaps in community services and develop plans for addressing these gaps

Identify and pursue professional development opportunities

Ensure staff create and maintain client records in a confidential and professional manner, record case notes and produce client-related documentation such as reports according to accepted practices and policies

Compile caseload statistics and prepare program and client reports

Provide screening, intake and assessment tools for staff to determine the presenting client issue(s) and appropriate treatment programming and/or services

Apply knowledge of the symptoms of overdose/withdrawal of various substances including, alcohol, cannabis and cocaine, and being prepared to assist the person in seeking medical attention

Provide ongoing evaluation and revision of client’s progress/goals, relapse prevention services, follow-up plan for clients once treatment services are complete and crisis intervention services

Coordinate and/or participate in case management, consultation and departmental planning activities and drug strategy meetings

Plan and implement program enhancements

Collaborate with community agencies such as law enforcement, probation, education, social services, medical professionals and other chemical dependency treatment facilities

Ensure weekly mental health and addictions community outreach services to clients including harm reduction information is completed

Produce client-related documentation such as reports, support letters, treatment applications and mental health referrals

Maintain confidential client files

Advocate for clients or patients to resolve emergency problems in crisis situations

Monitor and update annual departmental workplans to ensure alignment with program mandates and organizational priorities

Prepare monthly program reports for FWFN leadership and the community outlining progress, outcomes, and key activities

Maintain accurate documentation and records to support program transparency and accountability

Identify funding opportunities with federal, provincial, and other funding partners

Attend and actively participate in monthly Managers meetings and quarterly all Staff meetings

Maintain a clear understanding of departmental and program mandates and ensure all activities, initiatives, and expenditures align with these mandates and FWFN strategic priorities

Contribute monthly updates to the FWFN community newsletter to keep members informed of departmental initiatives, programs, and outcomes

Operate with a high standard of accountability, transparency, and service to the membership of Fort William First Nation, ensuring programs are effectively managed and aligned with community priorities

Support and assist in the planning, development, and implementation of procedures and operational practices required to carry out policies and directives approved by Chief and Council

Ensure work aligns with the strategic direction and governance decisions of leadership

Attend Council meetings, as required, and provide departmental information and updates

Act as a representative and liaison with all levels of government officials and various organizations

Respond with initiatives for the current State of Emergency

Demonstrate effective communication skills, problem solving, critical thinking and conflict resolution

Demonstrate leadership qualities in support of departmental needs and serve as resource to staff members

Ensure staff development, orientation and training

Attend regular meetings with CEO, Directors, Managers and Staff to assure program collaboration and that the organization is meeting strategic planning goals

Maintain files; prepare correspondence, and other clerical duties as required.

Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications:

A Bachelors degree in Health Sciences and/or a minimum two-year Social Work Diploma with a combination of 3 years’ experience advocating and supporting First Nation Community Members and Families

Minimum of 3 years’ supervising staff

Minimum 2 years’ experience in Addictions counseling and case management.

Certified Alcohol & Drug Case Manager (I.C.A.D.C.) from the Addictions Intervention Association, the Canadian Certifying Body for Addictions Case Managers, preferred.

Ability to deal pleasantly and effectively with a wide range of people of different ages and cultures, in potentially volatile and emotionally charged situations

Naloxone certified/trained

Computer literacy skills

Sound knowledge of the following techniques is required: crisis intervention, anger diffusion, conflict intervention and resolution

Knowledge of the Mental Health Act, the Child and Family Services Act and adherence to ethical and professional standards of conduct is required

A well-defined sense of diplomacy, including solid negotiation, conflict resolution, and people management skills

Politically and culturally sensitive

Strong morals and ethics, along with a commitment to privacy

Excellent problem solving and prioritizing skills

Possession of an appropriate, valid driver’s license

Salary:          To be negotiated.

Closing Date:  Applications, consisting of a cover letter & resume with 3 references, must be received by 11:59 pm on Sunday, April 5, 2026.  Please direct your application to the attention of:

Human Resources Recruitment

Phone: 807-623-9543

Email: [email protected]

If hand delivering, ensure that your application is date stamped and a copy provided to you.