Counsellor (lifespan)

Canadian Mental Health Association; Northwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mental health organization in Northwestern Ontario is seeking a full-time Mental Health Counsellor. You will provide evidence-based psychotherapy to various age groups, ensuring quality and culturally appropriate services. Required qualifications include an undergraduate degree and registration with a relevant college. The role emphasizes community engagement and collaboration with external providers to improve mental health access and outcomes.

Benefits

Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)

Comprehensive Health Benefits

Paid Vacation Days

Learning & professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification is an undergraduate degree; Master's preferred.
• Registered member in good standing with a relevant college.
• Experience in community-based or outpatient mental health is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based psychotherapy to clients.
• Participate in clinical supervision with the team lead.
• Ensure confidentiality of all client records.

Skills

Strong clinical therapy skills

Case management and advocacy skills

Cultural Competence

Computer literacy

Education

Undergraduate degree (Master’s preferred)

Registered member with relevant colleges

Tools

CBT

DBT

Trauma-informed approaches

Job description

Why Join CMHA Kenora?

We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative, and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-being of employees and offers:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Comprehensive Health Benefits including Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation Days
• Learning & professional development opportunities

Deadline to apply: December 3rd, 2025

Job Title: Counsellor (lifespan)

Employer: CMHA Kenora Branch

Work Location: Mobile Mental Health & Addictions Clinic

Employment Status: Full-Time, Permanent

For more information, please visit www.cmhak.on.ca

Overview

Reporting to the Mobile Mental Health & Addictions Team Lead, the Mobile Mental Health & Addictions Clinic Mental Health Counsellor is responsible for providing evidence based, client centered related approaches to individuals with a variety of mental health issues across the lifespan. The Mental Health Counsellor will possess strong clinical therapy skills and expertise completing comprehensive assessments, developing recovery goals, monitoring progress through measurement-based care, and delivering psychotherapy approaches (e.g., CBT, DBT, RET, Narrative, Trauma). The Mental Health Counsellor is expected to work as a member of a team and is expected to participate in clinical supervision with the Mobile Mental Health & Addictions Team Lead. The MMHC Counsellor will ensure that objectives are achieved through the clinic: improving access, improving health outcomes, reducing costs, and reducing disparities, etc. The MMHAC Mental Health Counsellor will develop relationships with external providers, maintain high quality client care, and implement evidence-based and culturally appropriate services.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualification undergraduate degree required (Master’s degree preferred) or may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registered member in good standing with one of the following five Colleges regulated to perform the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy in Ontario: The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers, The College of Nurses of Ontario, The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, The College of Psychologists of Ontario.
• Documented evidence of formal psychotherapy training (e.g. CBT, DBT, RET, Narrative, Trauma) with supervision/clinical consultation is preferred.
• Experience working in a community-based or outpatient mental health setting is preferred.
• Membership in good standing in a College or Association which governs the health profession.
• Knowledge of mental health/mental illness and mental health difficulties.
• Highly developed screening and assessment skills.
• Case management and advocacy skills.
• Understanding of the Recovery Philosophy.
• Leadership skills.
• Professionalism in the performance of duties.
• Working knowledge of community resources, and agencies.
• Cultural Competence for diverse populations.
• Ability to work independently and self-motivated.
• Computer literacy and recording skills.
• Valid Drivers License.

Duties

• Adherence to all policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch.
• Assurance of confidentiality of all clients, personnel, and organizational records and information.
• Implement a collaborative service delivery model in multiple sites which will also include a landing space location identified for the MMHAC.
• Work collaboratively with community partners to reduce barriers and develop collaborative approaches to ensure that a range of mental health and services is accessible to persons who were previously unserved or underserved.
• Ensure completion of clinical screening and assessment tools within the Mobile Mental Health & Addictions Clinic.
• Refer internal to multi-disciplinary MMHAC where appropriate and promote interagency collaboration and integration, and external community agencies and services.
• Provision of treatment of clients of the MMHAC by utilizing evidence-based psychotherapy practices (e.g. CBT, DBT, RET, Narrative, Trauma).
• Engage in education of client, family, and community.
• Development and facilitation of therapy, treatment, skills enhancement, or education groups.
• Ensure compliance with funder’s financial guidelines, targets, and operational mandates.
• Conducting regular formal or informal evaluation of client satisfaction, achievement of goals, reassessment of service requirements and needs in consultation with the client.
• Actively participate in quality improvement across the organization.
• Actively participate in the development of sustainability of the ongoing Accreditation Standards, Required Organizational Practices and Quality Improvement projects.
• Promote the MMHAC in various public events and by presenting program information to groups and organizations at community education events.
• Ensure all file management and reporting functions are maintained in a comprehensive and timely manner.
• Participates and contributes toward the effective working of the team and overall operation of the agency.
• Participate in clinical team meetings and staff meetings as scheduled by the MMHAC Team Lead and Chief Executive Officer.
• Assist in program orientation and training of new employees of the MMHAC.
• Provides support and supervision to agency volunteers and students assigned to the program area.
• Maintain client files consistent with policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch.
• Professionally representing Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch.
• Drafting all necessary correspondence and reports regarding clients as directed by the MMHAC Team Lead.
• Participation in administrative and office functions, including ongoing maintenance of MMHAC locations.
• Participation in educational and professional development opportunities.
• Ensure safety and security of all clients during shift, including interpersonal safety and safety of the MMHAC staff.
• General administration duties.
• Complete regular reviews and audits of program files to ensure compliance with the agencies policies and procedures.
• Participate on specific committees or working groups as assigned by the MMHAC Team Lead and Chief Executive Officer.
• Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherence to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Policies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHIMIS and Safe Work Procedures.
• Identify and report workplace hazards to the MMHAC Team Lead, Operations Coordinator, Finance Manager and Chief Executive Officer.
• Support an environment which avoids, prevents, and corrects all activities or actions which may result in an adverse outcome in the delivery of mental health services.
• Responsible for self-care.
• Other duties as directed.

How to Apply

Please submit your cover letter and resume to [e-mail]

The Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.