Shared Care Mental Health Counsellor - Youth - Adult - Repost

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority; Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Winnipeg is seeking a Shared Care Mental Health Counsellor to provide clinical counselling for diverse populations. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience and expertise in various therapy modalities. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a proven ability to advocate for mental health. This is an in-person position with flexible scheduling requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mental health clinical counselling experience required.
• Comprehensive knowledge in clinical assessment and treatment models.
• Ability to provide proof of active registration with a registering body.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical counselling for children, adolescents, adults, and families.
• Advocate for and educate others on the Shared Care philosophy.
• Travel to meetings at various locations.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Advocacy for mental health

Therapy modalities knowledge

Crisis intervention skills

Microsoft Word proficiency

Education

Baccalaureate degree in health or social science

Clinical Masters counseling degree (preferred)

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Shared Care Mental Health Counsellor - Youth - Adult - Repost

Requisition ID: 382663

Position Number: 20018976

Posting End Date: August 8, 2025

City: Winnipeg

Employer: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority

Site: WRHA Community Health Services - 496 Hargrave

Department / Unit: Mental Health Shared Care Centralized

Job Stream: Clinical

Union: MAHCP

Anticipated Start Date: ASAP

FTE: 1.00

Anticipated Shift: Days

Work Arrangement: In Person

Daily Hours Worked: 7.75

Annual Base Hours: 2015

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Position Overview

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years mental health clinical counselling experience (children, adolescents, adults & family).

Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)

• Baccalaureate degree in a relevant health or social science field required.
• Clinical Masters counselling degree preferred; an equivalent postgraduate degree in a related field will be considered.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Comprehensive knowledge and advanced level of practice in clinical assessment and treatment models including individual, couple, family and group therapy interventions.

Certification/Licensure/Registration

• Responsible for maintaining and providing proof of active registration with the appropriate registering body.

Qualifications and Skills

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve complex situations and manage sensitive issues.
• Advocate for and educate others on the Shared Care philosophy and program mandate.
• Knowledge of and ability to work within the mental health recovery model.
• Skilled at working with people with co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Proficiency on Microsoft Word.
• Comprehensive knowledge and skill in a range of intervention modalities, including brief solution focused therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing.
• Crisis intervention and bereavement skills.
• Knowledge of primary care principles.
• Collaborative guiding principles in order to work within a Primary Care setting as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated skills working diverse populations and presenting issues.
• Adheres to all safety and health regulations and safe work practices.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, stages of family development, system theory and the biopsychosocial model of mental health and addictions.
• Knowledge and awareness of the unique needs of 2SLGBTQ+ population.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel to meetings at various locations.
• Flexible scheduling is required to balance client needs, group work, and consultation schedules.
• Immunization, Tuberculin testing as per Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA) policy.

This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.

Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions across the WRHA legal entity that combine to equal more than 1.0 EFT. The WRHA legal entity includes Churchill Health Centre, Deer Lodge Centre, Golden West Centennial Lodge, Grace Hospital, Middlechurch Home of Winnipeg, Pan Am Clinic, River Park Gardens, Victoria General Hospital, WRHA corporate programs, and WRHA community health services.

Interviewed candidates may be called upon to participate in a skills assessment.

Any application received after the closing time will not be included in the competition.

Wewelcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process.