Indigenous Mental Health Coordinator

Use Indigenous cultural knowledge and counseling skills to support clients facing mental health, addictions, and related life challenges in Winnipeg.

The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs seeks a Mental Health Addictions Coordinator reporting to the Program Manager. This full time permanent position combines holistic support, client advocacy, referrals, and case management. You will connect clients with community resources while respecting physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs.

• Deliver holistic, culturally appropriate individual and group counseling
• Advocate for clients during crises and coordinate required services
• Liaise with community agencies and develop support strategies
• Write support letters and documents advocating for clients
• Provide education through workshops for clients and professionals

• Knowledge of First Nations people, communities, history, and culture
• Social services degree or related education and training
• Extensive social service and case management experience
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and independent-work skills
• First Nations language fluency considered an asset

Bring culturally responsive counseling, client advocacy, and referral expertise to mental health and addictions coordination at AMC.