Children’s Services Counsellor: Transform Youth Mental Health

nosp; Longlac; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

HOOPP

12 paid holidays

4 weeks vacation

Family Care Days

Floater Days

Mileage reimbursement

Flex time

Professional development

Wellness Committee

Moving expenses up to 3000

Job summary

The Counsellor, Children's Services is a full-time permanent role based on-site, in-person in Longlac, ON. Working within a Recovery Framework, the Counsellor, Children's Services supports children and youth (birth to 17 years of age) living with mental health challenges and/or developmental disabilities and their families/guardians and communities across the District of Thunder Bay.

The Counsellor, Children Services works as an integral part of a clinical team responsible for providing mental

Qualifications

• Education that allows eligibility for registration with Ontario regulatory bodies (SSW/BSW/MSW or equivalent).
• Ability to engage with children, youth and families with empathy and professionalism.
• Experience with evidence-based assessments, counselling and discharge planning.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive, person-centered assessment, counselling, and discharge.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Critical thinking

Adaptable and flexible

Recovery-focused

Education

SSW diploma / BSW / MSW

RN / OT / psychology degree (assigned for registration)

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

EMHware / DATIS / CATALYST

Outlook / clinical databases

Job description

The Counsellor, Children's Services is a full-time permanent role based on-site, in-person in Longlac, ON. Working within a Recovery Framework, the Counsellor, Children's Services supports children and youth (birth to 17 years of age) living with mental health challenges and/or developmental disabilities and their families/guardians and communities across the District of Thunder Bay.

The Counsellor, Children Services works as an integral part of a clinical team responsible for providing mental