Clinical Counsellor (Trauma Counselling) - Contract

About the role

Family Transition Place is looking for a Clinical Counsellor for a full-time, one-year contract position (35 hours, Monday to Friday) to provide trauma counselling to women who have experienced abuse and to people of all genders who have experienced sexual violence. The agency offers counselling services in Orangeville, Bolton and Shelburne, and the successful candidate may be required to work in any of these locations.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individual and group counselling to women experiencing or having experienced woman abuse and/or sexual abuse, and individual counselling to men who have experienced sexual abuse
• Maintain electronic records of service events and referrals according to agency and funder requirements
• Collaborate with and advocate for referral sources and other community response systems
• Occasionally give education or information presentations and take part in committee work
• Help plan and organize services
• Follow the agency's core values and its policies, including compliance with OHSA, AODA and other legislative requirements

Required profile

• Masters-level counselling-focused degree or equivalent; someone currently enrolled in and working toward a MSW or equivalent may be considered
• Registration with a counselling or social work college, or ability to become registered
• More than 2 years' experience in crisis counselling, case management, therapy and group work
• Understanding of the links between violence, trauma, addictions and mental health
• Ability to use an anti-oppression framework and short-term therapy models
• Valid Ontario driver's licence and automobile insurance; vulnerable sector police clearance certificate and CPR and First Aid certification

Required skills

• Familiarity with the GAIN Short Screener, OCAN and IAR is an asset
• Computer skills, including a client information database for statistical recording, correspondence and reports
• Strong written and oral communication, teamwork and independent work
• Second language is an asset

Pay is $28.91-$38.15 per hour. Some evening work is required, and the work may involve sitting for long periods at a desk or in a counselling room.