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Clinical Counsellor (2024-492-CC)

Clinical Counsellor (2024-492-CC)

WoodGreenToronto, ON, Canada
11 days ago
Salary
CA$63,516.20 yearly
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Employment Type : Contract Salary, Bargaining Unit (1 Vacancy) Work Hours : 35 hours / week Work Setting :

Salary : Onsite with limited opportunities to work remotely

J - $63,516.20 Application Deadline : December 23, 2024, by 11 : 59 pm  Program Overview –  Relocation Program The Clinical Counsellor is a member of the Supportive Housing (SH) department and is accountable to the Manager of Housing Supports. The Supportive Housing Department provides a variety of housing, community and supports based services to adults & seniors who have struggled with homelessness, mental health and / or addiction related challenges. The Team aims to support from within anti-oppressive, trauma informed, harm reduction and mental health recovery frameworks.  What You Will Do

  • Interact with individuals in the program in person, providing emotional support and feedback and encouraging and facilitating their participation in the program.
  • Perform psychosocial and / or psychological assessments.
  • Develop and implement service plans and / or coordinated care plans.
  • Provide service / care co-ordination, system navigation, short-term and long-term planning and follow-up support.
  • Provide preliminary assessment of risk in crisis situations, consult and devise an intervention and action plan, and provide crisis intervention.
  • Provide clinical and / or supportive counseling to clients utilizing a wide range of psychotherapeutic approaches that best meet the clients’ needs and circumstances (e.g. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, etc.).
  • Provide case management services to both short-term and long-term clients, through the development and implementation of a care plan to address their priority, goals and emerging needs.
  • Participate in case conferences and clinical meetings in order to ensure the coordination of services and a continuum of care, as well as maintaining relationships with partner organizations
  • Provide advocacy support and advocate with clients and / or their family or caregivers.
  • Link clients to various community resources and facilitate appropriate referrals to other support services as required.
  • Support clients with navigating health systems (hospitals, community health centers, primary care)
  • Accompany clients as required to appointments that may require therapeutic support, such as medical appointments, court hearings, community engagements etc…
  • Facilitate or lead therapeutic and / or psychosocial support groups as required, including DBT Skills group.
  • Provide clinical support to individual group participants, as appropriate / required.

General Program :

  • Provide service that is responsive and culturally and linguistically sensitive to the individual and caregivers' needs.
  • Uphold and consistently incorporate into practice harm reduction, trauma-informed, anti-racism and anti-oppressive principles.
  • Engage in ongoing outreach to ensure access to the program.
  • Keep current about the range of services available in other agencies.
  • Stay abreast of current clinical intervention approaches and best / promising practices.
  • Provide mentorship, training and / or supervision to student placements and volunteers.
  • Maintain a client caseload as assigned by program manager.
  • Provide services through home and office visits, emails, phone calls, etc.
  • Work flexible hours based on the needs of the clients.
  • Participate in team and unit meetings regularly and promote the healthy functioning of the team and unit.
  • Participate in ongoing training and education.
  • Participate in supervision sessions and annual performance appraisals with program manager.
  • Collect and report statistical data required for the accountability of the program.
  • Complete file documentation and data entry in a timely manner to ensure client information and program activities are accurately captured in accordance with funder and agency requirements and professional practice standards.
  • Represent the program / unit on internal staff committees as directed by program manager or unit director.
  • Be prepared to work in environments where they might be pest control and hoarding issues
  • Be prepared to work in environments where there may be death and dying
  • Be prepared to work in environments where there may be drug use and smoking
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

    • What Will Set You Apart

  • Masters of Social Work (M.S.W.) or post graduate degree in a relevant field. Registered Social Worker (R.S.W.) in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and / or Member in good standing with a Professional College in Ontario. Or be a Registered Psychotherapist (RP) with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO)
  • Minimum of 3 years related experience in addressing homelessness, mental health, addictions, and / or social work. Demonstrated experience offering therapeutic and psycho-social counselling (both short term and long term) and supporting individuals with significant mental health and substance use issues from a harm reduction, trauma informed, and mental health recovery approach is required.
  • Demonstrated ability in supporting individuals who have complex mental health and / or addiction issues, history of trauma, violence / abuse, chronic physical health issues, etc.
  • Proven working knowledge of theories of addiction, evidence-based treatment models and best practice approaches.
  • Knowledge of, experience with, and demonstrated ability in providing therapeutic interventions, such as Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed approaches, etc.
  • Knowledge and experience providing individual and group-based counseling and support is required.
  • Demonstrated experience in group facilitation and family / couples counseling.
  • Knowledge of and experience with short-term psychotherapy
  • Knowledge of and experience with facilitating DBT-focused therapeutic groups is required.
  • Demonstrated ability in case management; system & community resource navigation; service planning, implementation and coordination.
  • Demonstrated ability in working effectively in a multi-disciplinary team or as a team member in collaboration with other professionals.
  • Strong assessment, clinical, and crisis intervention skills.
  • Effective oral and written communication skills and documentation skills.
  • Effective interpersonal, time management and organizational skills.
  • Ability to be self-directed, independent, flexible and exercise good judgment.
  • Ability to work from a client-centered approach.
  • Proven ability to minimize barriers through service delivery for low income individuals with array of mental & physical health related challenges
  • Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of mental health, addictions & health sectors; in addition to TO community resources.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of issues affecting marginalized communities, policies, legislation, programs, and other issues related to scope of practice and social determinant of health.
  • Applied computer skills (MS word, excel, Internet) and ability to use client information systems.
  • Ability to demonstrate an anti-oppression approach to practice is required.
  • Ability to communicate in a second language is a strong asset.
  • Capable of fulfilling the physical and psychological demands of the job as per the attached Position Demands Analysis.
  • Travel in the community is required

    • WoodGreen is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free selection process and work environment. If contacted in relation to an employment opportunity, please advise our People & Culture representatives at of the accommodation measures required. Information received relating to accommodation will be addressed confidentially.