French-speaking Mental Health Counsellor providing peer counselling, crisis risk assessment, and referrals in person at Nisa Homes Montreal.

Working part time as an independent contractor, you support residents through mentorship, emotional support, problem-solving, and goal setting. Under the Mental Health Lead, you use non-judgmental listening and client-centred goals to promote empowerment and self-determination. The peer counselling model helps residents identify and achieve life goals.

Key Responsibilities:

- Conduct weekly one-on-one peer counselling sessions with residents
- Facilitate mental health and wellness support groups
- Provide staff and volunteer training on trauma-informed practices
- Coordinate referrals, caseworker support, and community resources
- Maintain counselling notes, incident records, and CRM documentation

Requirements:

- Speak and write English proficiently
- French speaking is required; additional languages are assets
- Relevant degree and two to three years' experience
- Transparent vulnerable sector check
- Counselling, assessment, crisis intervention, and conflict management skills

Apply peer counselling, active listening, and crisis support skills for residents at Nisa Homes Montreal.

📌 French Speaking Mental Health Counsellor (Montreal)
🏢 Nisa Helpline
📍 Montreal