Clinician - Counsellor/Psychotherapist

at  Counselling Centre of East Algoma

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Counselling Centre of East Algoma (CCEA) is seeking a self-motivated, experienced fulltime Clinician to join our team. You will provide a compassionate and trusting therapeutic relationship to individuals who have experienced trauma, grief and loss, addictions, difficult life stressors, and transitions, by supporting their mental health and well being.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S.W. or equivalent with 3 years of professional/personal experience or M.S.W. or equivalent with 2 years of professional/personal experience.
• Registered healthcare professional including:

College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO), Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Cognitive and behavioural therapies (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Exposure Therapy, and Brief Solution focused Therapy.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of Traumatic Incident Reduction (TIR), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), or Indigenous Focusing-Oriented Therapy (IFOT) would be an asset.
• A clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check.
• A valid G driver’s licence with access to a reliable vehicle.
• Knowledge of Indigenous culture and French languages an asset.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong clinical and interpersonal skills,
• Excellent skills in mental health assessment and teaching, addictions, case management, advocacy, decision making and effective crisis intervention, and to develop and deliver treatment plans using a variety of evidence based therapeutic modalities,
• Ability to advocate for clients in a number of settings, and work collaboratively with other agencies and/or services,
• Well developed counselling skills in individual, family, and group modalities,
• You will monitor, evaluate, and record client progress according to measurable goals described in treatment and care plans,
• Strong skills in public speaking, public education, and networking,
• Ability to set priorities, organize and coordinate activities,
• You will maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational days and training sessions,
• Ability to work independently and in a team setting with a commitment to clients and the community,
• Strong computer knowledge to manage web-based software integrations, and MSOffice 365,
• Work collaboratively with Executive Director, management, and staff when required to complete other duties as requested.

Please refer the Job description for details