• FULL-TIME
• Permanent

• Provide assessments and counselling services to individuals, families and groups to meet the psychosocial needs of clients.
• Work with the interdisciplinary team to develop a treatment plan outlining therapeutic goals appropriate to the clients’ needs.
• Provide information, referrals and client advocacy when needed.
• Facilitate client linkages with internal and external resources and effectively coordinate client support.
• Participate in community development, education on wellbeing and other issues based on the needs of the community.
• Take part in the evaluation and ongoing improvement of services and programs provided at the Health Centre.
• Help prepare, organize and disseminate programs, as well as educational and preventive material relating to mental health.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent qualifications accompanied by practical work experiences.
• Registered member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers.
• Minimum three years of counselling experience working with multiple populations.
• Knowledge, training and experience working in different models of counselling, assessment and psychotherapy.
• Knowledge and understanding of resources available in the community.
• Ability to react effectively and efficiently in crisis situations.
• Excellent organizational, planning and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team.
• Proficient oral and written language skills.
• French language skills would be an asset for this position.
• Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• A criminal records check will be required before hiring.