Job Description

Lake Country Health is seeking a compassionate and skilled Mental Health Facilitator to support community mental wellness through group facilitation, community engagement, and program coordination. This role blends facilitation, public education, and community support responsibilities and is ideal for someone who enjoys working directly with people facing mental health challenges.

The Mental Health Facilitator will organize and lead peer support groups, youth mental health programs; violence prevention programs, engage community members; assist with outreach efforts; and help deliver mental health and wellness programming. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator with experience in frontline mental health work and group facilitation.

To apply, email your resume and cover letter to Brad Buie at executivedirector@lakecountryhealth.ca

Key Responsibilities

Organize, coordinate, and facilitate peer support groups for vulnerable populations. Facilitate Lake Country Health's Beyond the Bell program for youth, providing group support and promoting mental wellness within the youth community. Serve as the lead facilitator for Lake Country Health's family violence prevention and awareness program, delivering education, resources, and supportive programming to individuals and families. Plan and deliver public education sessions on mental health and wellness topics. Engage with community members to assess needs, provide appropriate support, and offer resource navigation. Contribute to the development and implementation of community outreach strategies. Maintain accurate records, documentation, and case notes. Provide administrative and program coordination support as needed. Foster positive community relationships using empathy, tact, and professionalism. Promote and apply harm reduction principles in all interactions. Support community events, workshops, and wellness initiatives.
Qualifications

Post-secondary education in Social Services, Psychology, Social Work, or a related field. 2-3 years of direct experience working with vulnerable populations, including individuals with mental health and/or substance-use challenges. 1-2 years of experience coordinating programs or projects. 1 or more years of group facilitation or public education experience. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including experience with public speaking. Demonstrated understanding of harm reduction theory and its practical application. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple cases/programs efficiently. Ability to maintain professional boundaries, sound judgment, and a trauma-informed approach. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and administrative tasks. Knowledge of community resources is an asset. Preference given to candidates with additional training in group facilitation.
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Job Types: Full-time, Temporary
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: From $26.00 per hour

Work Location: In person