Mental Wellness Counsellor – Ontario Structured Psychotherapy

Position:
Mental Wellness Counsellor – Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Specific

Employment Type:

Full Time

Vacancy Status:
Existing Vacancy REPOST

Location:

Sault Ste. Marie – Hybrid (work from home and in-office)

Salary Range: BSW $58,662 - $72,147 MSW $73,105 - $77,557

Closing Date:
Friday, September 25, 2026 at 12:00 pm

You are highly motivated in sharing your interest in the Health Field enabling you to work in a team environment. Acknowledging the Seven Grandfather Teachings in your work to build relationships. In addition, you have the ability to draw on your own knowledge and life skills to support and maintain efficient operational functions, with a positive outlook.

We are a leader in First Nation Health. Our foundation is Indigenous Health in Indigenous Hands. We provide accessible, quality, culturally safe and holistic health care that supports and enhances the wellness of individuals, families, and communities. We work with our 11 First Nation community partners in the provision of primary health care, traditional healing, mental wellness and addictions, home and community support services and health promotion services.

We have recently been approved as the first Indigenous led Ontario Health Team by the Ministry of Health.

Under the supervision of the Mental Wellness Manager the Mental Wellness Counsellor – OSP Clinician is responsible for providing culturally appropriate in-person and virtual counselling service in alignment with the Ontario Structure Psychotherapy Program through Health Sciences North delivery OSP services across Northeastern Ontario. This responsibility is with a strong emphasis on quality assurance through implementation of service policies and procedures, case management information system implemented by Maamwesying and Health Sciences North.

• Performing triage and screen referrals received for the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program;
  Reviewing referrals for completeness and determine eligibility in the program;
  Providing individual and/or group centered evidence-based, short-term, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and related approaches to adults who experience mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions;
  Building on current relationships between traditional Indigenous and western healing modalities through cultural awareness and translation activities;
  Participate in the OSP training program, consultation model, and ongoing education;
  Maintain accurate and timely documentation and reports in adherence with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and program specific requirements.

• A university degree in the field of Health, Social Services, Addictions and/or Mental Health with two years of work experience
• Preference will be given to those with a Bachelor of Social Work and/or Master of Social Work
• Current registration or eligibility to register in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and/or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRP0)
• Ability to assess client symptoms and needs, and triage client to the appropriate service across the stepped care pathway or to another service.
• Knowledge and practiced skills in providing culturally safe and responsive mental health services to clients of diverse ethno-racial and cultural backgrounds.
• Knowledge of DSM-V and psychosocial issues affecting people living with mental health and addiction issues.
• Knowledge of the science and practice of structured psychotherapy including a full range of psychotherapeutic and assessment techniques to assess, plan, coordinate and implement clinical protocols.
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