Counsellor Post Trauma Program

Shared Health-Soins Communs; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 59,345 - 73,001; Full time

Job summary

Shared Health-Soins Communs is seeking a Counsellor to join the Trauma Program in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In this role, you will deliver therapeutic interventions for individuals impacted by relationship trauma, emphasizing a safe healing space and holistic approach.

The ideal candidate has an undergraduate degree in social sciences, with at least 2 years of direct counselling experience. This role requires excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently as well as within a team. Flexibility to work various shifts is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' direct experience in counselling.
• Knowledge of solution-focused therapy models.
• Experience working from an anti-oppressive lens.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling to individuals impacted by trauma.
• Complete intake, assessment, and progress reports.
• Participate in program development and quality assurance.

Skills

Counselling in a supervised clinical setting

Group facilitation

Trauma-informed care

Clinical assessment skills

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate degree in social sciences

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Klinic Community Health is a pro‑choice community health centre that provides primary care, education and counselling services to our local community and throughout Manitoba.

Position Summary

As part of the Trauma Program, the counsellor will provide therapeutic interventions to people impacted by interpersonal trauma. Counsellors strive to provide a safe healing space to assist individuals/groups with their healing journey using a Strength Based, Person Centred and Holistic approach. This position directly reports to the Manager of Counselling Services.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in the social sciences, graduate degree preferred
• A minimum of 2 years, full time direct experience providing in‑person counselling for individuals in a supervised clinical setting
• Experience facilitating group counselling
• Knowledge of solution focused and brief therapy models
• A thorough knowledge of trauma, intergenerational trauma and complex trauma
• A demonstrative understanding of the following: intimate partner violence and the impact on individual and on family dynamics, suicide loss, crisis intervention, substance use, mental health, and self‑harm
• Awareness and understanding of Strength Based, Person Centred, Trauma‑Informed and Holistic care practices
• Knowledge of systems and the impact on individuals/families
• Experience working within an anti‑oppressive lens, demonstrated cultural humility and how privilege, power and intersectionality impact experience of intimate partner violence
• Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to chart accurate documentation using leading practices
• Understanding of the role of professional self‑reflection in the counselling process
• Able to work independently as well as contribute to a collaborative team environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

Responsibilities

• Provides counselling to individuals/groups impacted by relationship trauma
• Practices and promotes leading practices
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism
• Creates a safe space for individuals
• Completes intake, assessment, progress reports, summaries, charts and other administrative tasks relevant to the position
• Participates in program development, implementation, monitoring and quality assurance
• Actively participates in self‑development; including evaluations and training opportunities
• Engages in regular clinical supervision and program meetings
• Adheres to all agency policies, protocols and leading practices
• Performs other duties and functions related to the job description but not exceeding above stated capacities

Requirements

• Satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse and Adult Abuse Registry Checks
• Completion of ASSIST Training
• Ability to work days/Evenings/Weekends

Salary Range

$43.079 per hour - $52.992 per hour