Position Title:
Counsellor I/Counsellor IIClassification:
A, BReports To:
Program SupervisorLocation:
Wawa, OntarioPosition Status:
Full-Time, PermanentSalary:
$32.02 - 38.99/hour (Bachelors), per Local 684 Collective Agreement$34.51 - 41.48/hour (Masters), per Local 684 Collective AgreementClosing Date:
Open until filled
Purpose of PositionThe 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 productive 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 ResponsibilitiesService Engagement, Assessment, Service Delivery, Community Relations and Advocacy, General Organizational Responsibilities.
QualificationsEducation, 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 professional 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 cri

📌 Counsellor - C$32.0 - C$41.5 An Hour (Toronto)
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