CLINICAL COUNSELLORFull‑Time 1 year contract positionFamily Transition Place is looking for a Clinical Counsellor with the skills and experience to provide trauma counselling to women who have experienced abuse and all genders who have experienced sexual violence. Family Transition Place provides counselling services at offices in Orangeville, Bolton and Shelburne. The successful candidate may be required to work in any of these locations.ResponsibilitiesProviding individual and group counselling services to women who are experiencing or who have experienced woman abuse and/or sexual abuse. Also individual counselling services to men who have experienced sexual abuseMaintaining electronic data recordings (service events, referral sources according to agency and funders’ requirements)Collaborating and advocating with referral sources and other community response systemsProviding occasional education/information presentations and some committee workParticipating in and assisting with the planning and organization of servicesCommitting to the agency’s core values of Compassion, Integrity, Equity and Social ResponsibilityAdhering to FTP policies and procedures and compliance with required legislative and regulatory requirements such as OHSA, AODA, etc.QualificationsMasters level counselling‑focused degree or equivalent; currently enrolled and actively working towards a MSW or equivalent may be consideredRegistration with a counselling/socail work college or the ability to become registeredMore than 2 years’ experience providing crisis counselling, case management, therapy and group workUnderstanding of the links between violence, trauma,



addictions and mental health concernsAbility to incorporate into counselling an anti‑oppression framework and short‑term therapy modelsFamiliarity with the GAIN Short Screener, Ontario Common Assessment of Needs (OCAN) and the Integrated Assessment Record (IAR) is an assetStrong written and oral communication skillsAbility to work both cooperatively as a team member and independentlySkills in the use of a computer and a client information database for statistical recording, correspondence and report writingProof of a valid Ontario Drivers Licence and automobile insuranceSecond language would be an assetRequirementsVulnerable Sector Police Clearance Certificate and maintaining of clearance requirements during course of employmentValid drivers license and insuranceCPR and First Aid CertificationPhysical / Mental EffortChanging priorities and workflow to accommodate needs of others, and imposed deadlinesWorking with individuals in crisis situationsProviding active listening, empathy, counselling and support to service users via telephone or in personSitting for long periods of time at a desk or in a counselling roomWorking ConditionsOpen concept work areaIndividual counselling/meeting roomSome activities occurring in community settingsMay be required to work off‑site at FTP satellite locationsHours of Work35 hours per week. Some evening work will be required.Salary Range$28.34 - $37.40 per hourFamily Transition Place is dedicated to achieving a workplace that reflects the diversity of the community it serves and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Clinical Counsellor - 1 Year Contract - C$28.3 - C$37.4 An Hour (Carleton Place)
🏢 Family Transition Place
📍 Carleton Place