Brief Mental Health Counsellor (Brief Solutions Focused)

Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin (CMHA Peel Dufferin) is pleased to partner with various agencies in the Peel Region, including Peel Addiction Assessment and Referral Centre (PAARC), to offer services to the local community at the *new* Brampton based Homelessness and Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub.

HART Hubs are community-based care hubs designed to address mental health, addiction and housing needs for people experiencing homelessness. They provide integrated care, offering a wide range of services such as primary care, mental health services, addiction care and employment supports. With targeted community outreach and rapid referral pathways, HART Hubs aim to support individuals with complex needs, helping them recover, achieve housing stability, and inclusion.

Achieving our vision means we’re recruiting people who are passionate about driving change and delivering evidence-based, responsive and affirming care that meet people where they are. Are you ready to join us?

About Peel Addiction Assessment & Referral Centre (PAARC):

PAARC is a notable not-for-profit charitable organization funded by the Ministry of Health, through Ontario Health Central Region. With full accreditation from the Canadian Centre for Accreditation, we’re dedicated to providing comprehensive services to those dealing with alcohol, drugs, gambling, gaming, and various behavioral dependencies, alongside supporting mental health challenges. Our commitment to a diverse, inclusive workplace and a person-centered approach underlines our services and team ethos.

About the role

As part of a multi-disciplinary team, the Brief Mental Health Counsellor will deliver time-limited,



client-centered counselling and treatment utilizing integrated therapeutic approaches to individuals presenting with mental health concerns. They will use evidence-based tools to monitor whether interventions are effectively supporting client wellness, using a stepped care approach.

We are hiring for one (1) full time, permanent role working at the Brampton HART Hub and supporting PAARC’s other programs in a similar role.

Benefits included: Mileage reimbursement, RRSP matching, group health/dental plan, LTD/life insurance, EAP, 4 weeks of vacation to start, professional development opportunities

What you'll do

- Conduct comprehensive standardized psychosocial assessments, including conducting risk assessments.
- Provide brief, time-limited counselling interventions using evidence-based approaches.
- Regularly assess for risk and respond with mitigation strategies, including crisis intervention and de-escalation supports and connecting to crisis services when appropriate.
- Refer and link clients to community resources and groups that support recovery goals
- Facilitate recovery and/or social-recreational groups as needed, including developing new group materials
- Actively participate in staff meetings, team huddles, supervisions, case conferences, trainings, and events as required.
- Update all appropriate documentation within 24 hours of client contact




- Participate in internal or external committees, including communities of practice as requested by the HART Hub Program Manager or home organization
- Participate in PAARC All-Staff Events, meetings and training activities, as requested
- Represent PAARC at all times in a professional manner
- Demonstrated experience working within a multidisciplinary team and evidence of an ability to collaborate and partner.
- Working knowledge and/or an understanding of various disciplines; including but not exclusive of mental health, substance use, harm reduction, newcomer challenges and barriers faced by those in marginalized populations.
- Demonstrated cultural competence, ability to work and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as well as an understanding of social determinants of health and impact on vulnerable communities.
- Knowledge of a variety of evidence-informed treatment modalities including motivational interviewing and trauma informed practices.
- Experienced at engaging in matters that require sensitivity and empathy across a diverse community, excellent judgement, and discretion; ability to operate with various frameworks including culturally sensitive, anti-racist, anti-oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional.

Requirements

- Educational Background: Post-secondary degree or diploma in relevant discipline
- Registration with a regulatory college required – i.e. College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), the College of Psychologists of Ontario, the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), the College of Nurses

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