Temporary Crisis Counsellor — Mental Health & Addiction Support

SOAR Community Services; Brantford; Sur place; CAD 30 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Travel insurance

Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)

RRSP/TFSA matching

Résumé du poste

SOAR Community Services in Brantford, Ontario is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Crisis Counsellor for its Addictions and Mental Health program. The Crisis Counsellor will assess situations and provide immediate support via crisis phone and walk-in services for individuals of all ages.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, crisis intervention, and solution-focused counselling, with referral to appropriate supports.

Qualifications

• College diploma in Human/Social Services; university degree in related social sciences preferred.
• Minimum 2 years’ counselling experience in addictions/mental health/crisis settings.
• Proficient in MS Office and familiar with databases.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to manage frequent exposure to direct traumatic stress.
• Police vulnerable sector check required; strong consideration for offenses will be given.

Responsabilités

• Provide risk assessments and referrals.
• Conduct crisis intervention and stabilization.
• Offer solution-focused counselling.
• Liaise with resources and referral sources.

Formation

College diploma in Human/Social Services

University degree in related Social Sciences (preferred)

MS Office proficiency and databases

Access to reliable transportation

Ability to manage exposure to traumatic stress

Description du poste

SOAR Community Services in Brantford, Ontario is seeking a Temporary Full-Time Crisis Counsellor for its Addictions and Mental Health program. The Crisis Counsellor will assess situations and provide immediate support via crisis phone and walk-in services for individuals of all ages.

Responsibilities include risk assessments, crisis intervention, and solution-focused counselling, with referral to appropriate supports.