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Position Title:

Counsellor I/Counsellor II Classification:

A, B Reports To:

Program Supervisor Location:

Wawa, Ontario Position Status:

Full-Time, Permanent Salary:

$32.02 - 38.99/hour (Bachelors), per Local 684 Collective Agreement $34.51 - 41.48/hour (Masters), per Local 684 Collective Agreement Closing Date:

Open until filled

Purpose of Position The Counsellor provides therapeutic services to achieve improved symptom management, improved interpersonal relationships and increased capacity to realize goals and participate actively in the community. This is achieved on an individual, couple, and/or group level, using a variety of therapeutic modalities. The Counselling Team provides prevention, assessment, referral and clinical counselling and follow-up services to individuals and family members affected by mental health and substance use disorders. The Counsellor carries out these responsibilities in accordance with the mission, vision and values of CMHA Algoma, relevant legislation and regulations and organizational policies, to promote the delivery of efficient and high-quality services.

The Counselling program includes four distinct components and incumbents may work in one or more area(s):

Mental Health Counselling: Provides client-centered individual counselling to address the specific issues and concerns directly related to the symptoms of a serious mental illness and/or concurrent disorder

Substance Use Counselling: Provides client-centered individual counselling to address the specific issues and concerns directly related to the symptoms and behaviours of a substance related disorder

General Counselling: Provides brief, solution focused psychotherapy services to adults on an individual, couple or group basis

Family Counselling: Provides counselling for family members and friends of individuals affected by serious mental illness and/or addictions

Key Responsibilities Service Engagement, Assessment, Service Delivery, Community Relations and Advocacy, General Organizational Responsibilities.

Qualifications Education, Certification & Experience

MSW or master’s level in a related field (Counsellor I), or BSW (Counsellor II)





Current registration with OCSWSSW or a regulated body under the Regulated Health Professions Act is mandatory

Certification in ASIST, CPI and First Aid/CPR (or willing to obtain on own within 3 months)

Minimum three-year experience in a Counselling setting with experience in the fields of mental health and addictions with an emphasis in community-based services

Comprehensive knowledge of client centered mental health and addictions interventions, practice methods and skilled skills

Ability to demonstrate knowledge of community resources and organizations and substance use issues, including harm-reduction based interventions

Experience working with people struggling with mental health and/or addiction problems

Experience practicing from a harm reduction philosophy

Experience in conducting bio-psychosocial assessments and utilizing therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Experience in single sessions

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to work in partnership with clients

Extensive knowledge and understanding of the mental health and addictions services

Extensive knowledge of standardized screening and assessment tools

Extensive knowledge of community services, supports and resources

Ability to apply Recovery principles and empowerment-orientated philosophies and practices in work with clients

Demonstrated ability to observe boundaries, engage in appropriate emotional regulation, refrain from dual relationship with clients

Ability to demonstrate diplomacy and negotiation skills in client and system advocacy

Ability to make sound clinical judgments and to effectively communicate that to others

Excellent organizational and time management skills





Excellent interpersonal skills to work with diverse client groups with varying levels of comprehension and language capability and to establish and maintain a wide range of contacts with health care professionals and community organizations

Ability to deal with demanding interpersonal situations and respond with good judgment and understanding

Effective written and verbal communication skills with an ability to communicate information effectively through a variety of means including meetings, reports, letters and presentations

Ability and flexibility to work independently and as part of a team

Demonstrate ability to analyze and make independent decisions

Ability to think critically, and be innovative to create/modify strategy or intervention technique to suit the individual needs of clients

Ability and flexibility to work independently on a range of tasks within specified time frames and deadlines

Excellent computer skills and competency in software applications used by the agency

Demonstrated ability to engage in reasonable self-care strategies that incorporate balancing work/life responsibilities

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

Ability to develop therapeutic plans

Abilities including brief solution focused, strength based, anti-oppressive practice

Other

Acceptable Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector Check upon hire and to be maintained throughout employment

Ability to provide effective client services in English and French, is preferred

Ability to remain stationary for prolong periods

Valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle

Disclaimer This is a bargaining unit position and internal candidates who meet the minimum academic qualifications as well as the minimum requirements of skill, ability and experience for the vacancy shall be provided with an interview and considered prior to any external candidate.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted .

CMHA values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. CMHA is committed to providing employment accommodation in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

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