Mental Health Social Worker

Who We Are

The Mikisew Cree First Nation (Mikisew) has lived on the ancestral lands of the Athabasca Delta and Wood Buffalo National Park in northeastern Alberta since time immemorial. The lives of our members are linked to the land and to a close understanding of traditions, history and a natural way of life. Many of our members live in the hamlet of Fort Chipewyan, and our traditional lands range over a large portion of Athabasca oil sands deposits.

For nearly 30 years,Mikisew Group, our wholly owned business arm, has worked toward the long-term, sustainable economic progress of our Nation and its members through employment and significant investments in education, training, social programs and infrastructure.

Mikisew is currently seeking a dedicated and compassionate Mental Health Social Worker . The Mental Health Social Worker is responsible for supporting members of the Mikisew Cree First Nation and their families—both on and off reserve—by ensuring access to high-quality, culturally appropriate health and wellness services. This role focuses on promoting mental health, enhancing well‑being, and connecting individuals with the resources they need in a respectful and inclusive manner.

This position is a hybrid position, split between Fort Chipewyan & Fort McMurray, AB.

• Foster connections with other health and mental wellness professionals, patient navigators, community support workers, and counsellors in the community to provide effective and holistic services to ensure the best possible service delivery for clients.
• Address system barriers and challenges to accessing care to ensure the effective delivery of inclusive, compassionate, culturally safe, trauma‑informed and client‑centered care.
• Build relationships with health and social agencies and provide education and training on cultural safety, cultural humility and factors that affect patient health care.
• Provide client and community education on treatment centers’ processes.
• Advocate to facilitate referrals, aftercare, and treatment services (active State of Local Emergency).
• Conduct mental health assessments, crisis triage consulting with AHS and hospital consultants for suicide attempts/ideation and find supports for individual(s).
• Complete safety plans, danger assessments and other necessary assessments to help maintain client safety and guide client management.
• Maintain accurate statistical information, attend department meetings, submit monthly activity reports and complete funding reporting requirements.
• Provide education on end‑of‑life discussions, palliative program support and grief and loss.
• Identify member needs and make recommendations to the Health Director to support program development.
• Work with the Health Director to ensure that safety policies and procedures are in place and that a method of documentation is established.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislative and policy requirements, including privacy legislation.
• Always maintain a high level of client privacy and confidentiality in all interactions, including the security of personal health information.
• Participate in committees and activities that promote members’ health and wellness, including supporting new initiatives and implementing best practices.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities as time and financial resources permit.
• Demonstrate sound work ethics and professional integrity.
• Exhibit a positive and professional demeanor in all situations.
• Ability to deal with confidential and sensitive information and issues and maintain professional and personal boundaries.
• Willingness to participate in on‑the‑job ongoing training and take outside training related to the position.
• Other duties relevant to the position, as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in social work from a recognized post‑secondary institution. A Master’s degree in social work is an asset.
• Must be a Registered Social Worker in Alberta, be in good standing with the accredited professional body, and be able to provide proof of certification.
• A minimum of five (5) years of career experience providing counselling services.
• Progressive management and…