Mental Health Counsellor - HART Hub Dufferin (Afternoon Shift)

About the role

HART Hub Dufferin, part of Family Transition Place, provides integrated, low-barrier support for people in Dufferin County facing homelessness, mental health and substance use challenges. It is looking for a Mental Health Counsellor to join a multidisciplinary team delivering time-limited, client-centred care. The counsellor receives day-to-day direction from the HART Hub Manager and reports to the FTP Program Supervisor. The position is a 35-hour contract ending March 2028, on an afternoon shift with rotating schedule.

Key responsibilities

• Collaborate on individualized wellness plans and use standardized assessment tools to improve or stabilize clients' physical and mental health
• Offer a strength-based approach and assist with activities of daily living, conflict resolution and crisis avoidance
• Provide person- and family-centred access to services addressing the social determinants of health
• Partner with clients and families, develop and maintain a community resource network and refer to partner organizations
• Work independently and collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team, keeping accurate records and complying with OHSA, AODA and other regulations
• Travel by vehicle to community sites as required

Required profile

• Post-secondary education in Social Work, Health Services, Psychology or equivalent
• At least 2 years of experience in mental health and addictions, with assessment, brief interventions and short-term supports
• Knowledge of serious mental illness, addictions, concurrent disorders and homelessness, and experience in the homelessness sector
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Vulnerable sector police clearance, valid driver's licence and insurance, CPR and First Aid certification

What we offer

• Pay of $32.41 per hour plus an allowance in lieu of benefits
• Opportunities for collaboration, communication, skills and culture development