Full-Time Counsellor – Community Counselling (#2024-79)

Atikokan General Hospital; Atikokan; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Counsellor to provide essential support to individuals facing emotional and mental health challenges. In this full-time role, you will deliver individual, group, and family counseling, while also coordinating psychiatric consultations and crisis interventions. Your expertise will play a crucial role in helping clients navigate their recovery journey, with a focus on addiction and mental health. Join a compassionate team that values diversity and inclusivity, and make a meaningful impact in the community while fostering a supportive environment for all clients. This position offers the opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to the well-being of those in need.

Qualifications

• Active registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers or College of Registered Psychotherapists.
• At least 5 years of relevant clinical experience in mental health and addictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual, group, or family counseling for emotional/mental health issues.
• Conduct assessments and provide referrals for treatment as needed.

Skills

Counseling Skills

Crisis Intervention

Knowledge of Addiction Cycle

Family Systems Theory

Trauma-Informed Care

Education

Diploma in Social Work / Counselling

Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Social Work (MSW)

Job description

Full-Time, Permanent

Start Date: March 3, 2025

Reference #2024-79

Job Summary:

Under the direction of the Outpatient Services Manager and Operational Therapist, the Counsellor provides individual, group or family counselling to individuals 16 years of age and older who are experiencing difficulties in areas of emotional/mental health, or are concerned about their own or others’ substance use or process addictions. Services provided include: individual, group or family counselling; arranging psychiatric consultations; crisis intervention and suicide prevention; drug, alcohol and gambling assessments (ages 12 and up); referral to residential treatment; community treatment and relapse prevention, as appropriate. The Counsellor will also provide emergency support on a rotating on-call basis.

Qualifications / Requirements:

1. Active registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
2. Minimum of Diploma in Social Work / Counselling.
3. Bachelor or Master of Social Work (MSW) degree preferred.
4. At least 5 years relevant clinical experience.
5. Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with individuals and families with mental illness and addictions.
6. A combination of education and experience may be considered.
7. Knowledge of the Addiction Cycle, Concurrent Disorders; Harm Reduction and Relapse Prevention, Empowerment model, Family Systems, Trauma, Stress and other models used in the field.
8. Mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations.

Apply with resume and cover letter – quoting the reference number – in confidence to:

Human Resources

Atikokan Health and Community Services, 120 Dorothy Street

Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0

Fax: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED

NOTE: Applicants who require accommodations in the recruitment process are encouraged to contact Human Resources for support using the above contact information.

Atikokan Health and Community Services is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment supporting diversity in our work environment to provide quality care where all feel valued, respected, and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce reflective of the communities in which we live and serve and encourage Indigenous people, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities to apply.

We thank all those who apply, however, only those candidates selected in the recruitment process will be contacted.