Counsellor Post Trauma Program

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; Sur place; CAD 59 346 000 - 73 002 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Klinic Community Health in Winnipeg is seeking a Counsellor for the Trauma Program to provide therapeutic interventions to individuals and groups impacted by interpersonal trauma. The role emphasizes a Strength Based, Person Centred and Holistic approach, with supervision and a clear reporting line to the Manager of Counselling Services.

The ideal candidate has an undergraduate degree in social sciences (graduate degree preferred), at least two years of direct counselling experience, group

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in the social sciences; graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years full-time direct counselling experience in a supervised clinical setting.
• Experience facilitating group counselling.
• Knowledge of solution focused and brief therapy models.
• Knowledge of trauma, intergenerational trauma and complex trauma.
• Understanding of intimate partner violence and its impact on individuals and families.
• Awareness of Strength Based, Person Centred, Trauma Informed and Holistic care practices.
• Experience working with anti-oppressive perspectives and cultural humility.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and documentation practices.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsabilités

• Provides counselling to individuals/groups impacted by relationship trauma.
• Practices and promotes leading practices.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism.
• Creates a safe(r) space for individuals.
• Completes intake, assessment, progress reports, summaries and charts.
• Participates in program development, implementation, monitoring and quality assurance.
• Engages in self-development and training opportunities.
• Participates in regular clinical supervision and program meetings.
• Adheres to all agency policies and protocols.
• Performs other duties as required.

Connaissances

Counselling

Group counselling

Trauma-informed care

Assessment & documentation

Interpersonal communication

Formation

Undergraduate degree in social sciences

Graduate degree preferred

Description du poste

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Klinic Community Health

Site: Klinic Community Health -

Department / Unit: Trauma

Posting Category: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start: Date of HIre

Term Ending: July 8, 2027 (Subject to two weeks' notice)

FTE: 1.0

Anticipated Shift: Days; Evenings; Weekends

Daily Hours Worked: 8

Annual Base Hours: 2080

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. Driven by our vision of creating healthy and engaged communities, we promote health and quality of life for people of every age, background, ethnicity, gender identity and socio-economic circumstances. Rooted in social justice values, we believe that everyone deserves quality care, support and respect.

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(r) 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 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(r) 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
• Adhere to all agency policies, protocols and leading practices
• Perform other duties and functions related to 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