Clinical Counsellors will provide holistic trauma-informed counselling and advice to individuals struggling with substance abuse, mental health, gambling, eating disorders, and other related issues. They also conduct group therapy sessions and develop prevention programs.
To be successful in this role you need to display solid leadership and traditional knowledge background
Clinical Counsellor Responsibilities
Providing culturally appropriate support services
Focusing on specific Mental Health and Substance Abuse and/or related issues defined by the person
Provide short term direct intervention
Increase critical needs and decrease barriers to services
Attending regular meetings with a multidisciplinary team
Ensuring compliance, accuracy, and quality of clinical documentation
Collecting data as per Contract Agreement and adhering to the reporting requirements/measurements of success using the reporting tools provided
Assist with therapeutic approach to mentorship, mental health support and system navigation
Clinical Counsellor Requirements:
Knowledge of/or willingness to learn trauma-informed care as it relates to addiction and mental health
Counsels clients and patients, individually and in group sessions, to assist in overcoming dependencies, adjusting to life, and making changes
Proficient knowledge of applicable principles of trauma informed and culturally safe practice
Refers patient, client, and/or family to community resources to assist in recovery from mental or physical illness
Master’s Degree in Counselling, Psychology, or related Social Service field
Proficient with MS Office Word and Excel
Valid Driver’s License and willing to submit drivers abstract
Solid people skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Job Type: Full time
Pay: From $35.00 per hour
Advantages:
Casual dress
Dental care
Extended health care
Adaptable schedule
Life insurance
On-site parking
Vision care
Flexible language requirement:
French not required