BE PART OF SOMETHING MEANINGFUL!

Are you a passionate mental health professional who thrives in a culturally grounded, holistic approach to care? Squamish Nation’s Yúustway Health & Wellness Division is looking for a Mental Health and Addictions Counsellor to support individuals and families on their healing journeys. This role is rooted in Indigenous Cultural Safety and community-based wellness, offering an opportunity to work in alignment with Squamish values while promoting hope, recovery, and empowerment.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Provide compassionate, culturally safe counselling and support services for individuals living with mental health and/or substance use challenges.
• Conduct client assessments, develop treatment plans, and implement recovery-oriented interventions.
• Facilitate crisis intervention, case management, education, and referral services tailored to community needs.
• Engage with clients and families using a trauma-informed, strengths-based approach.
• Support harm reduction, overdose prevention, and safer substance use strategies that align with Squamish community values.
• Collaborate with a holistic care team including Elders, Counsellors, Social Workers, and external partners.
• Contribute to community events, education initiatives, and health promotion programs.
• Maintain accurate and confidential documentation through electronic medical records and reporting systems.
• Support program development through community needs assessments and continuous improvement feedback.
• Participate in committees, professional development, and organizational initiatives.

JOIN US IN BUILDING A FUTURE ROOTED IN CULTURE, VALUES, AND COMMUNITY STRENGTH. YOUR WORK MATTERS HERE. #WORKWITHPURPOSE

*Please note selected candidates will be required to complete background checks. If you have concerns regarding any incidents that will be reported on your Criminal Record Check, please let us know in advance to ensure we can work together on a plan that works for the nation and you as the applicant