The Supportive Housing Portfolio provides long-term, affordable housing solutions with adaptable and voluntary support services offered to support high-acuity individuals who are homeless with housing retention and independent living. This Counsellor role is dedicated to serving tenants of the STC Supportive Housing Portfolio in conjunction with other program staff. Staff in this role will work within Supportive Housing locations (including but not limited to transitional housing, partnered/shared care site locations and Permanent Supportive Housing sites), and throughout the Guelph-Wellington community to provide support. Role Type: Full time, Permanent Hours of Work
- Monday to Friday, days; some evening work (11am-7pm) required as part of the weekly schedule, on a rotational basis. Enhanced vacation offered to all staff Health and dental benefits (no employee co-pay) Employee and Family Assistance Plan available to all staff Personal and professional development opportunities Completion of a BSW or other University Degree relevant to mental health, addiction or Social Services Minimum one year of progressive experience in addictions or mental health; experience in concurrent disorders or trauma informed practice an asset Previous experience in housing preferred Registration with a professional college (i.e. Lived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an asset Previous experience in housing preferred; experience with rural populations an asset Experience within the homelessness serving sector an asset Lived experience related to addictions and/or mental health an asset Standard First Aid/CPR,



Level C Counselling Services ~ 1:1 counselling and psychoeducational interventions that support progress towards identified goals and enhance overall health and well-being, particularly in relation to mental health and addiction ~ Facilitate house meetings, psycho-educational and support groups ~ Utilize evidence-informed practices including (but not limited to) Motivational Interviewing, Stage-Matched Intervention, Trauma-Informed approaches, CBT and DBT ~ Support to maintain housing and develop employment/education, budgeting and life skills ~ Comprehensive and cooperative discharge planning Facilitate community building with program participants and the Wellington and Guelph communities including neighbors, community groups, resources, etc. Consultation and Capacity Building Provide clinical consultation, peer mentorship and coaching to Supportive Housing Intensive Case Managers/other Supportive Housing team Work effectively and in collaboration with the broader Supportive Addiction & Mental Health Housing Team including staff of CMHAWW, as well as external service providers, landlords, the family/support networks of participants, and other stakeholders Involvement in program evaluation, data collection/input into CaseWORKS Conduct/inform staff briefing in between shifts and staff teams Stonehenge Therapeutic Community accommodates the needs of applicants throughout the recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and Human Rights legislation. Stonehenge Therapeutic Community recognizes that diversity strengthens our community. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workforce. We believe in equitable opportunities for all and encourage cultural diversity as part of the recruitment and selection processes.

📌 Full Time Counselor (Guelph)
🏢 Stonehenge Therapeutic Community
📍 Guelph