Empowering Mental Health Counsellor ACT & Community Support

Carlington Community Health Centre; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health center in Ottawa is seeking a Mental Health Counsellor to deliver comprehensive counselling and support to clients, including psychotherapy where applicable. This role involves crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and assisting clients with daily living needs while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a counseling or psychology degree and strong crisis intervention skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering psychosocial assessments and psychotherapy.
• Ability to conduct assessments for clients with substance use concerns.
• Strong skills in crisis planning and coping strategies.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive psychosocial assessments and psychotherapy.
• Provide solution-focused and motivational counselling.
• Conduct independent home and community visits, crisis intervention.

Skills

Cognitive-behavioral counselling

Crisis intervention

Solution-focused therapy

Psychoeducation

Community assessment

Education

Relevant counseling or psychology degree

Job description

A community health center in Ottawa is seeking a Mental Health Counsellor to deliver comprehensive counselling and support to clients, including psychotherapy where applicable. This role involves crisis intervention, psychoeducation, and assisting clients with daily living needs while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The ideal candidate has a counseling or psychology degree and strong crisis intervention skills.