Job Description

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION

Anishnawbe Mushkiki is an Indigenous community-led, primary health care, non-profit, charitable organization. Our employees collaborate and work within an interdisciplinary health services team to achieve a common goal of improving the quality of health and life of our clients in the Thunder Bay area.

Anishnawbe Mushkiki empowers people to achieve optimal health and well-being through a holistic healthcare approach. We operate a primary care clinic, chronic disease management and prevention, traditional wellness, cultural programs, health promotion programs, community development initiatives, and social support services in a culturally safe environment.

We have a unionized workforce and offer competitive compensation and fantastic benefits, including the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan, employer-paid extended health benefits, generous vacation leave and wellness floater days each year.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Mental Wellness Adult Counsellor will report to the Director of Health and Community Services. As a member of the Mental Wellness Team, the Adult Counsellor will be responsible for administration, individual counselling, and program development and implementation.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES HIGHLIGHTS

Provides social work services to clients including assessments, treatment plan development, counselling, program development/implementation and social service navigation.

Facilitates, develops, administers and evaluates Adult Mental Wellness programs.

Maintains a comprehensive knowledge of the legislation related to the provision of clinical mental health services, with a strong knowledge about those provisions in the legislation affecting the mandate of the program/facility (e.g., Mental Health Act).

Works collaboratively with other members of the Mental Wellness Team and interprofessional team.

Knowledge and experience with referral processes and triage, system navigation, community referrals, assessing and treating individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.

REQUIREMENTS

Completion of Bachelor of Social Work or master's degree in social work.

3-5 years' relevant work experience in a community based and/or primary health care setting, including work with adults.

Membership in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service.

Workers (OCSWSSW) or be eligible for registration.

Knowledge of social work values and ethics, theory, and established practices of clinical social work.

Knowledge of urban Indigenous community and experience work with Indigenous persons.

Training and experience related to client care for people from Indigenous, geriatric, and addictions and mental health populations.

Ensure accuracy, confidentiality and safekeeping of agency records and documentation.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants may submit covering letter and resume through email to the attention of Human Resources at jobs@mushkiki.com by 4 pm September 10, 2025.

Anishnawbe Mushkiki is an equal opportunity and inclusive employer. We thank all applicants for considering employment with Anishnawbe Mushkiki. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Contract length: 18 months

Pay: $42.11-$50.36 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Vision care
Work Location: In person