Registered Clinical Counsellor

The Neurodiversity Family Centre; Victoria; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading centre in Victoria is seeking a Clinical Counselor specializing in ADHD and Autism to join their team. The role involves providing counseling services to neurodivergent children and their families, requiring specific qualifications and a strong commitment to Neurodiversity Affirming Care. This contract position offers flexible scheduling and the opportunity for personal and professional growth within an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Registered Clinical Counsellor or Registered Social Worker
• Experience working with neurodivergent individuals, especially youth.
• Completed training in Neurodiversity Affirming Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling to neurodivergent children and their caregivers.
• Educate clients about mental health resources.
• Maintain client records and documentation.

Skills

Person-centred therapy

Trauma informed

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Adaptability

Team collaboration

Education

Master's Degree

Job description

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About us

The Neurodiversity Family Centre is an inclusive centre which provides neurodiversity affirming counselling support to all individuals, of all ages, with or without a formal diagnosis. When working with children and youth, we focus on a family centered approach and require the participation of at least one caregiver when working with youth of all ages.

We are looking for an ADHD and/or Autism specialist who is a BC Registered Clinical Counselor or Registered Social Worker to join our team long-term and provide counseling services to Neurodivergent children, and their parents.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background and education in working with neurodivergence, including experience working with children and caregivers. Additionally, the candidate must be enthusiastic, flexible, accommodating, knowledgeable and educated on the topic of Neurodiversity and Neurodiversity Affirming Care. Our goal is to find another team member who wants to grow both personally and professionally with our community of independent contractors.

The Clinical Counselor MUST be an independent contractor who operates their own business and is contracted to provide counselling services to the center's clients and they MUST be registered.

Requirements:

- Registered as a Registered Clinical Counsellor or Registered Social Worker

• Be available to work In-Person in Victoria

- Self- Proprietorship as this is a contract position

- Holds and pays their own WorkSafe BC Coverage (must be set up prior to onboarding)

- Holds their own personal and business liability insurance

- Completed 2 day training in Ross Greene's CPS Model (If working with youth)

- Completed training in Neurodiversity Affirming Care (this can be done once hired)

- Certifications, or other Professional Development in ADHD and/or Autism

Assets:

- Education and background in another neurodivergence such as OCD, FASD, ODD, etc.

- Self-Identifying as Neurodivergent

Schedule Availability:

Note: Practitioners are required to be available for a MINIMUM of 6 sessions in-person during a 7 hour office shift per week and 6 sessions online from home per week. Practitioners can choose if and when they take their breaks during each shift.

Skills & Experience:

• Provide person-centred, strength-based, trauma informed neurodiversity affirming therapy
• Work with parents of youth clients to provide parenting support
• Educate clients about mental health issues and available resources.
• Maintain accurate client records and documentation.
• Enthusiasm, flexibility and adaptability
• Help clients adapt their environment to better suit their needs and build on personal strengths to increase capacity
• Passion for working with neurodivergent folk (diagnosed and undiagnosed)
• Passion for working as a part of a team and in a collegial manner with other practitioners while also having the ability to work independently
• The desire to work long-term within a group practice

Qualifications

Education:

• Master's Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Registered Clinical Counsellor
• OR Registered Social Worker

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Mental Health Care

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