Trauma Counsellor: Individual & Group Therapy

Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA); Winnipeg; On-site; CAD 59,346,000 - 73,002,000; Full time

Job summary

Klinic Community Health in Winnipeg is seeking a Counsellor for the Trauma Program to provide therapeutic interventions to individuals and groups impacted by interpersonal trauma. The role emphasizes a Strength Based, Person Centred and Holistic approach, with supervision and a clear reporting line to the Manager of Counselling Services.

The ideal candidate has an undergraduate degree in social sciences (graduate degree preferred), at least two years of direct counselling experience, group

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in the social sciences; graduate degree preferred.
• Minimum 2 years full-time direct counselling experience in a supervised clinical setting.
• Experience facilitating group counselling.
• Knowledge of solution focused and brief therapy models.
• Knowledge of trauma, intergenerational trauma and complex trauma.
• Understanding of intimate partner violence and its impact on individuals and families.
• Awareness of Strength Based, Person Centred, Trauma Informed and Holistic care practices.
• Experience working with anti-oppressive perspectives and cultural humility.
• Strong clinical assessment skills and documentation practices.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provides counselling to individuals/groups impacted by relationship trauma.
• Practices and promotes leading practices.
• Maintains confidentiality and professionalism.
• Creates a safe(r) space for individuals.
• Completes intake, assessment, progress reports, summaries and charts.
• Participates in program development, implementation, monitoring and quality assurance.
• Engages in self-development and training opportunities.
• Participates in regular clinical supervision and program meetings.
• Adheres to all agency policies and protocols.
• Performs other duties as required.

Skills

Counselling

Group counselling

Trauma-informed care

Assessment & documentation

Interpersonal communication

Education

Undergraduate degree in social sciences

Graduate degree preferred

Job description

Klinic Community Health in Winnipeg is seeking a Counsellor for the Trauma Program to provide therapeutic interventions to individuals and groups impacted by interpersonal trauma. The role emphasizes a Strength Based, Person Centred and Holistic approach, with supervision and a clear reporting line to the Manager of Counselling Services.

The ideal candidate has an undergraduate degree in social sciences (graduate degree preferred), at least two years of direct counselling experience, group