Brief Mental Health Counsellor – Quick-Impact Solutions

PAARC; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

RRSP matching

Group health/dental plan

LTD/Life insurance

EAP

4 weeks vacation to start

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

PAARC is seeking a Brief Mental Health Counsellor to deliver time-limited, client-centered counselling at the Brampton HART Hub. You will use integrated therapeutic approaches, monitor outcomes, and apply a stepped-care model to clients with mental health concerns.

The role is full-time and based at the Brampton HART Hub, with responsibilities across PAARC programs. A supportive, diverse workplace offering mileage reimbursement and benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• Educational background: post-secondary degree or diploma in relevant discipline.
• Registration with a regulatory college required (CRPO, OPC etc.).
• Minimum 2 years counselling experience in mental health/addictions.
• CPR and First Aid required; GAIN Q3 MI ONT Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychosocial assessments including risk assessments.
• Provide brief, time-limited counselling using evidence-based approaches.
• Monitor risk and use crisis intervention and de-escalation as needed.
• Refer clients to community resources and recovery goals.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and events as required.
• Update documentation within 24 hours of client contact.
• Represent PAARC professionally at all times.
• Work within a multidisciplinary team; collaborate and partner with others.

Skills

Counselling skills

Trauma-informed

Motivational interviewing

Cultural competence

Team collaboration

Multilingual languages

Education

Post-secondary degree

Tools

N/A

Job description

PAARC is seeking a Brief Mental Health Counsellor to deliver time-limited, client-centered counselling at the Brampton HART Hub. You will use integrated therapeutic approaches, monitor outcomes, and apply a stepped-care model to clients with mental health concerns.

The role is full-time and based at the Brampton HART Hub, with responsibilities across PAARC programs. A supportive, diverse workplace offering mileage reimbursement and benefits is provided.