Therapist (RP/MSW) - Permanent Full-time

LLGAMH; Brockville; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 59,000; Full time

Job summary

LLGAMH Therapist (RP/MSW) position in Brockville and Prescott, Ontario. This permanent full-time role offers a wage of $40.40/hour to $43.22/hour and involves counselling adults with addictions and mental health needs.

The incumbent will conduct assessments, provide individual and group counselling, coordinate referrals, and maintain confidential records while collaborating with clinical teams.

Qualifications

• A Master of Counselling or Master of Social Work from a recognized postsecondary institution.
• Current full or qualifying registration in good standing with the appropriate college/regulatory body.
• Experience in community mental health and addictions is an asset.
• Experience assessing and providing services and clinical counselling to adults with co-occurring complex needs is an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of mental illness from a psychosocial perspective.
• Excellent clinical skills in assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of evidence-based counselling and trauma-informed strategies.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and relevant legislation.
• Specialized training in supporting individuals who are substance using/dependent preferred.
• Excellent communication, consultation, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Experience collecting, maintaining and analyzing data.
• Understanding community mental health service needs and resources.
• Ethical professional boundaries and judgement.
• Time management skills.
• Computer/keyboarding proficiency.
• First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Criminal Reference Check.
• Valid Ontario Driver's License and access to a vehicle with $2,000,000 liability.

Responsibilities

• Work effectively with clients with multiple and complex issues involving addictions and mental health.
• Completes initial screening of individuals.
• Administers and interprets standardized assessments for various programs.
• Directs referrals to the appropriate program or recommends alternative providers.
• Provides individual and group counselling.
• Helps clients define problems and learn coping skills.
• Liaises with referring sources for coordinated access to services.
• Empowers and guides clients through thoughts, feelings, choices and actions.
• Maintains confidential client files and progress reports.
• Participates in case conferences, team and staff meetings.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Trauma-informed approaches

Communication skills

Time management

Computer skills

First Aid & CPR Certification

Driver's license & vehicle

Ethics & boundaries

Education

Master of Counselling or Master of Social Work

Job description

Therapist (RP/MSW) - Permanent Full-time

Brockville and Prescott Full-time $40.40/hour - $43.22/hour Competition 2026-81

Qualifications & Requirements

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Work effectively with clients who present with multiple and complex issues with addictions and mental health.
• Completes initial screening of the individual.
• Administers and interprets standardized assessments for various Agency programs, including providing appropriate assessments and treatment interventions to individuals with lived and living experience of substance use.
• Identifies the services that are required and directs the referral to the appropriate program or makes recommendations regarding alternative service providers ensuring that the client is referred to the most appropriate service
• Provide individualized and/or therapeutic counselling, as well as group counselling.
• Assist clients to define and understand their problems and learn the skills to act on them.
• Liaises with referring sources to ensure coordinated access to appropriate services.
• Empower, challenge and guide clients through thoughts, feelings, choices and actions which will enhance their personal growth.
• Assist clients to define and understand their problems and learn the skills to act on them.
• Maintain accurate and current confidential client files and progress reports
• Participate in case conferences, team and staff meetings

Qualifications:

• A minimum of a Master of Counselling or Master of Social Work from a recognized postsecondary institution.
• Current full or qualifying registration in good standing with the appropriate college and regulatory body.
• Experience working in community mental health and addictions is an asset
• Experience assessing and providing services and clinical counselling to adults with co-occurring complex needs is an asset.
• In-depth knowledge of mental illness from a psychosocial perspective.
• Excellent clinical skills in the areas of assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation.
• Knowledge of ev i dence-based counselling and trauma-informed st r ateg i es and techniques.
• Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and other relevant legislation.
• Completion of specialized training/course(s) in supporting individuals who are substance using/dependent preferred.
• Excellent communication, consultation, interpersonal and conflict resolution skills are necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to collect, maintain, and analyze data
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of community mental health service needs of clients and the availability of other community based mental health programs, agencies and resources.
• A clear understanding of and ability to demonstrate professional ethics, boundaries, and judgement.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Average to above average c omputer and keyboarding skills.
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification.
• Satisfactory Vu l nerab l e Sector Criminal Reference Check.
• A va l id Ontar i o Driver's License, insurance and access to a veh i cle with a minimum $2,000,000 vehicle liability insurance.