Position Details
Job Number:
JR02566

Department:
Hamilton Assertive Community Treatment Team ACTT 1

Job Type:
Temporary (Fixed Term), Full time

Contract Duration: (If applicable)
3 months

Number of Positions:
1

Hourly Rate (Min / Max):
$36.57 - $41.61

Schedule
Work Days:
Holidays, Monday to Friday, Weekends

Time of Day:
Days, Evenings

Shift:
Hours - 7.5

Reason for Posting:
Posting is for a role with an existing vacancy

Application Dates
Opening Date:
2026-10-27

Closing Date:
2026-11-03

Job Description
Position Summary
Reporting to the Manager the Community Support Counsellor participates as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to provide crisis intervention treatment rehabilitation and support services to persons with severe and persistent mental illnesses allowing them to live successfully in the community by demonstrating best practice competencies in psychosocial rehabilitation.

The Community Support Counsellor is responsible for carrying out assessments and interventions and for making the appropriate recommendations for individual clients and acts as a resource to the team regarding assessments interventions and programs.

Qualifications

Completion of a university degree in a social sciences related field or a minimum of a two year community college diploma in a human services related discipline

Experience with individuals with serious and persistent mental illness inpatient and/or outpatient (3 – 5 years)

Two (2) years case management experience in a community based setting





Experience working with individuals with concurrent disorder/dual diagnosed/developmental delay

Excellent case management skills and the ability to conduct and complete the required documentation and assessments in a timely manner

Clear understanding of recovery and client-centred approach when working with individuals with mental health/addictions

Ability to develop concrete treatment plans that are individualized to clients’ needs

Effective interpersonal skills and excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to exercise independent judgment and responsibility and to work under minimal supervision

Excellent assessment crisis intervention problem solving and organizational skills

Good family counseling skills and experience with dysfunctional family systems

Excellent observation interviewing and evaluative skills

Sound knowledge of motivational counseling harm reduction and stages of change

Sound knowledge of the principles of Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Knowledge of current health care and mental health legislation (Health Care Consent Act Substitute Decisions Act Mental Health Act etc.)



as well as knowledge of relevant community resources at the federal provincial and local levels

Knowledge of housing social financial vocational and other community resources

Sound knowledge and understanding of systems issues Mental Health Reform and patient entitlements for person with mental health issues

Good working knowledge of the ACT Model

Clear understanding of Mental Status Exam

Familiarity with psychotropic medications with knowledge of relevant side effects

Demonstrated ability to be flexible in work assignments

Demonstrated commitment to personal career development

Demonstrated capacity to work effectively in a team setting

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Demonstrated computer skills

Good attendance and work record are essential

Valid driver’s licence adequate insurance and use of a vehicle

St. Joseph’s Health System (SJHS) and its member organizations are equal opportunity employers and strives for equity, inclusiveness, and diversity in all programs, practices, facilities, and people.We foster a culture of patient and staff safety where all positions comply and work in conjunction with the Mission, Vision, and Core Values .

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. SJHS and its member organizations are committed to a barrier-free recruitment and selection process - please inform us should accommodation be required at any point in the recruitment process ([email protected]).

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📌 Community Support Counsellor - Ham ACTT 1 (Ontario)
🏢 St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton
📍 Ontario