Job opportunity
Counsellor – RCC MA
Siksika Nation
Position: Counsellor – RCC/MA
Salary: Based on Education and Experience
Date Posted: October 28, 2026
Closing Date: November 11, 2026
POSITION SUMMARY
The Counsellor - RCCMA provides registered clinical counselling support for relatives with more complex therapeutic and documentation needs within SIHLRC’s care model. This role contributes to higher-acuity counselling, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary coordination grounded in trauma-informed and culturally respectful practice. The position supports clinical continuity across day and evening coverage blocks.Applicants must demonstrate clear alignment with SIHLRC’s vision, mission, values, and recovery-oriented approach, including Siksikaitsitapi teachings, Blackfoot cultural values, trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, and Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide individual and group counselling for relatives with complex therapeutic needs.
Conduct assessment, treatment planning, and clinical documentation to professional standards.
Support higher-acuity case consultation and interdisciplinary coordination.
Participate in case conferences, risk review, and integrated treatment planning.
Deliver counselling in trauma-informed, culturally respectful, and recovery-oriented ways.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of counselling theory, therapeutic intervention, and clinical documentation.
Ability to support higher-acuity relatives within an integrated recovery environment.
Strong assessment, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Ability to work within trauma-informed, culturally respectful, and recovery-oriented practice.
Ability to support assigned day and evening coverage blocks reliably.
Education and Experience
Current RCC or equivalent registered clinical counselling credential, plus a master’s degree in counselling, psychology, social work, or a related field. Minimum three years of professional counselling experience, preferably in addiction, mental health, or recoveryoriented settings. Training in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and/or Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC). Professional Designation/Certification/Licenses: First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe.Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check prior to employment.Other:Requires general knowledge of the Siksika Nation culture and some ability to communicate in the Siksika language.
Position will be filled based on requirements and candidate qualifications. Priority: Siksika then others
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Date Posted: October 28, 2026
Closing Date: November 11, 2026
POSITION SUMMARY
The Counsellor - RCCMA provides registered clinical counselling support for relatives with more complex therapeutic and documentation needs within SIHLRC’s care model. This role contributes to higher-acuity counselling, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary coordination grounded in trauma-informed and culturally respectful practice. The position supports clinical continuity across day and evening coverage blocks.Applicants must demonstrate clear alignment with SIHLRC’s vision, mission, values, and recovery-oriented approach, including Siksikaitsitapi teachings, Blackfoot cultural values, trauma-informed practice, harm reduction, and Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC)
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide individual and group counselling for relatives with complex therapeutic needs.
Conduct assessment, treatment planning, and clinical documentation to professional standards.
Support higher-acuity case consultation and interdisciplinary coordination.
Participate in case conferences, risk review, and integrated treatment planning.
Deliver counselling in trauma-informed, culturally respectful, and recovery-oriented ways.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of counselling theory, therapeutic intervention, and clinical documentation.
Ability to support higher-acuity relatives within an integrated recovery environment.
Strong assessment, treatment planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
Ability to work within trauma-informed, culturally respectful, and recovery-oriented practice.
Ability to support assigned day and evening coverage blocks reliably.
Education and Experience
Current RCC or equivalent registered clinical counselling credential, plus a master’s degree in counselling, psychology, social work, or a related field. Minimum three years of professional counselling experience, preferably in addiction, mental health, or recoveryoriented settings. Training in trauma-informed care, harm reduction, and/or Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC). Professional Designation/Certification/Licenses: First Aid/CPR certification, or willingness to obtain within a specified timeframe.Clear Criminal Record Check and Vulnerable Sector Check prior to employment.Other:Requires general knowledge of the Siksika Nation culture and some ability to communicate in the Siksika language.
Position will be filled based on requirements and candidate qualifications. Priority: Siksika then others
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