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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">                    INTERNAL ONLY POSTING: OPEN UNTIL JUNE 3, 2026 AT 4:00PM</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">                                  INDIGENOUS ADDICTIONS COUNSELLOR (30-26)</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">                                             B’SAANIBAMAADSIWIN PROGRAM</span><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Job Status: </span>Permanent</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Hours of Work: </span>35 hours per week</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Base office</span>: Bracebridge</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Competition #: </span>30-26</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Purpose of the Position: </span>The Indigenous Addiction Counsellor provides culturally responsive addiction counselling and support services to Indigenous individuals, families and communities experiencing substance use challenges within the colonial boundaries of Districts of Muskoka and Parry Sound. This role includes comprehensive assessment, care planning, referrals, and supportive counselling, alongside community-based case management. The clinician works closely with community partners, including Rapid Access Addiction Medicine (RAAM) clinics, family physicians, hospitals, and withdrawal management services to deliver effective, holistic care. This position is part of the B’saanibamaadsiwin program, which strives to provide culturally safe and community-driven mental health and addiction services. The successful candidate will be supported by the broader B’saanibamaadsiwin team and regional addiction and mental health resources.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Education and Qualifications</span><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Deep understanding of Indigenous cultures, practices, and historical contexts, including impacts of colonization, residential schools, and intergenerational trauma.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Knowledge and understanding of Indigenous communities within Muskoka and Parry Sound traditional territories.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor’s degree or diploma in human services, health sciences, social work, or a related discipline.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Equivalency will be strongly considered for candidates with significant relevant work experience and/or lived experience in mental health and addictions services.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Experience collaborating effectively with elders, healers, and Indigenous knowledge holders.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Experience and/or willingness to learn and apply culturally safe practices within mental health and addiction services.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Knowledge of best practices in addiction interventions, concurrent disorders, social determinants of health, and community resources.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Ability to work independently and collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams, particularly in rural settings.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Experience providing supportive counselling, case management, and/or crisis intervention.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and client information systems.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Valid Ontario G or G2 driver’s license and reliable transportation.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Flexibility to participate in after-hours 24/7 on-call rotation, including evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays as required.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Bilingualism in French or fluency in an Indigenous language is considered an asset.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt; 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font-weight: bold\">                                                             The Hiring Committee</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">                  Canadian Mental Health Association, Muskoka-Parry Sound Branch</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">                                                  173-202 Manitoba Street</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">                                               Bracebridge, Ontario P1L 1S3</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">                            Telephone (705) 645-2262    Online: <a href=\"https://cmhamps.bamboohr.com/careers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">CMHA MPS Careers</a></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Canadian Mental Health Association Muskoka – Parry Sound (CMHAMPS) is an equal opportunity employer, and we value the importance of diversity, dignity and worth of every individual in the workplace.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">Qualified consumers/survivors and/or family members are encouraged to apply</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">We retain all applications submitted for one year after the closing date of this posting for consideration in any future postings.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">As part of our commitment to Accessibility, if you wish this information in a different format, please contact our office at 705-645-2262 or email <a href=\"mailto:[email protected]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">[email protected]</a>. </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\">If you are contacted regarding a job opportunity, please let us know prior to the interview if you require accommodation.</span></p>",
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