MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLOR – YOUTH AND ADULTS

Counselling Part Time Ottawa, ON $60,000 CAD per year

Position Type: Part time, FTE 0.8 (28 hours per week)

Salary: $60,000 per annum

Job Area: Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode

SCOPE OF POSITION

As a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, the successful candidate will provide crisis intervention, short-term counselling and group work for adults, youth and families within Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode. This person should have a working knowledge of community mental health approaches, including an understanding of the interactive relationship of the personal and the social determinants of health.

The successful candidate must commit to work within Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode Community Resource Centre’s model of Community Development.

JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

Responds to the mental health needs of adults, youth and seniors.

Provides assessment, crisis intervention, short-term counselling as well as information and referral services to NROCRC’s clients and service providers

Provides support to individuals and groups from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds

Provides Intake support when necessary.

Communicates, consults, and collaborates with community partners and stakeholders

Advocates on behalf of clients

Develops and facilitates community workshops, seminars, and information sessions

Conducts outreach to NROCRC’s communities

Acts as a resource for NROCRC staff

Maintains records of client contacts, clinical notes, and statistical data

Provides other duties as required

COMMON RESPONSIBILITIES

Works in a manner that preserves confidentiality

Works in a way that promotes team-oriented and interdisciplinary teamwork

Respects and values the diversity of individuals and communities

QUALIFICATIONS

Master of Social Work or Masters degree in Counselling

Accreditation with a professional association (e.g., Registered Social Worker,



Registered Psychotherapist)

Minimum three (3) years counselling experience in a social service setting, including direct front-line experience in assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term counselling for adults and youth

Experience in a variety of counselling modalities, including therapeutic, health promotion, and psycho-educational group work

Demonstrated awareness and expertise in culturally appropriate practices and trauma informed care

Knowledge of city-wide community resources

Ability to work in partnership with agencies and perform community outreach

Demonstrated ability to practice from a strengths-based perspective

Ability to work independently and effectively in a multi-disciplinary team

Vulnerable Sector Police Check is a requirement

Ability to maintain clinical records by using an electronic database

Fluency in English is essential; French and other languages (e.g., Arabic) is an asset

Current Emergency First Aid/CPR or willingness to obtain

Valid Class G license and access to a vehicle is an asset

Ability to work flexible hours, including some evening and/or weekend work

NROCRC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse work team representative of the community we serve. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.

NROCRC welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

This posting is for a position that is currently vacant.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to phone inquiries regarding this position.

📌 MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLOR – YOUTH AND ADULTS (Montreal)
🏢 Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre
📍 Montreal