Solution Focused Brief Therapy Counsellor (In Person)

Homewood Health; Elmira, St. Jacobs; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Homewood Health is seeking registered mental health professionals to provide in-person counselling on a contract basis for Stay at Work Services EFAP in Elmira and the Waterloo-Wellington area.

You will work in a supportive, collaborative team environment, addressing diverse concerns and delivering short-term, focused therapy to adults, couples, families and children. Bilingual English/French proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in counselling or BSW with registration and counselling experience.
• Registration with a regulatory college in your province.
• 3 years of counselling, social services, or addiction service experience.
• EFAP experience is an asset.
• Professional liability insurance coverage of $2,000,000 or as determined by Homewood Health.
• Proficiency to provide counselling in English or French is required.
• Additional languages are a strong asset.
• Ability to use Microsoft Word and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Provide short-term, solution-oriented counseling for issues like depression and anxiety.
• Counsel adults, couples, families and children on a variety of concerns.
• Adhere to professional standards and best practices.
• Engage in clinical consultation with the clinical management team as required.

Skills

Bilingual English/French

Education

Master’s Degree in counselling related field

Bachelor of Social Work with registration

Tools

Microsoft Word/Outlook

Job description

Solution Focused Brief Therapy Counsellor (In Person)

Position Summary Homewood Health™ is actively seeking registered mental health professionals interested in providing service in person, on an occasional, contract basis for Homewood Health™ Stay at Work Services, Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) in the Elmira and Waterloo-Wellington area.

What you'll be doing

• Provide short-term, highly focused, solution-oriented counseling to address a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal skills, workplace challenges, relationship issues, stress management and addictions
• Able to work with adult individuals, couples, families and children
• Adhere to professional standards and best practices
• Engage in clinical consultation with the clinical management team as required

What we're looking for

• Master’s Degree in a counselling related field; or Bachelor of Social Work degree with appropriate registration and counselling experience
• Registration/clinical membership with a regulatory college or body in your province of practice
• 3 years experience in counselling, social services, or addiction service settings
• Experience working in the EFAP field is an asset
• Professional liability insurance coverage of $2,000,000 or as otherwise determined by Homewood Health™
• Proficiency to provide counselling services in either English or French is required
• Counselling proficiency in additional languages is a strong asset
• Ability to use Microsoft Office ( Word, Outlook)

Why work with us We are driven by our values and are passionate about improving lives. We offer competitive wages and professional development opportunities, along with opportunities to engage with a community of clinicians from a variety of professional backgrounds across Canada who are part of our community of practice. Join us and work along-side highly motivated people who are collaborative and focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers.

Employment Equity & Closing Statement Join us at Homewood Health™ and be part of a diverse team helping Canadians live healthier, more productive and fulfilling lives.