Counsellor to Students

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Employment Status: Full-Time, Permanent

Reporting to the Mobile Mental Health & Addictions Team Lead, the Mobile Mental Health & Addictions Clinic Mental Health Counsellor is responsible for providing evidence-based, client-centered approaches to individuals with a variety of mental health issues across the lifespan. The Mental Health Counsellor will possess strong clinical therapy skills and expertise in completing comprehensive assessments, developing recovery goals, monitoring progress through measurement-based care, and delivering psychotherapy approaches (e.g., The MMHAC Mental Health Counsellor will develop relationships with external providers to implement a collaborative service delivery model in multiple sites, which will also include a landing space location identified for the MMHAC. The MMHAC Mental Health Counsellor will ensure that high standards of quality client care and professional conduct are maintained, and that services provided are evidence-based, best practice approaches in partnership with traditional approaches as identified by the community and area.

Minimum Qualification: undergraduate degree required (Master’s degree preferred) or may consider an equivalent combination of education and experience. Registered member in good standing with one of the following five Colleges regulated to perform the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy in Ontario: The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers, The College of Nurses of Ontario, The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario, The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario, The College of Psychologists of Ontario. Documented evidence of formal psychotherapy training (e.g. Experience working in a community-based or outpatient mental health setting is preferred. Professionalism in the performance of duties. Working knowledge of community resources, and agencies. Computer literacy and recording skills. Valid Driver's License.Adherence to all policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch.Implement a collaborative service delivery model in multiple sites which will also include a landing space location identified for the MMHAC.Work collaboratively with community partners to reduce barriers and develop collaborative approaches to ensure that a range of mental health and addiction services is accessible to persons who were previously unserved or underserved.Refer to internal multi-disciplinary MMHAC where appropriate and promote interagency collaboration and integration and to external community agencies and services.Engage in education of client, family, and community.Actively participate in quality improvement across the organization.Actively participate in the development of sustainability of the ongoing Accreditation Standards, Required Organizational Practices and Quality Improvement projects.Promote the MMHAC in various public events and by presenting program information to groups and organizations at community education events.Participate in clinical team meetings and staff meetings as scheduled by the MMHAC Team Lead and Chief Executive Officer.Assist in program orientation and training of new employees of the MMHAC.Provide support and supervision to agency volunteers and students assigned to the program area.Maintain client files consistent with policies and procedures of Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch.Participate in administrative and office functions, including ongoing maintenance of MMHAC locations.Ensure safety and security of all clients of the MMHAC during shift, including interpersonal safety and safety of the MMHAC staff.Complete regular reviews and audits of program files to ensure compliance with the agency's policies and procedures.Participate on specific committees or working groups as assigned by the MMHAC Team Lead and Chief Executive Officer.Provide a safe environment by ensuring adherence to Workplace Health and Safety Regulations and Policies, Infection Control Guidelines, WHIMIS and Safe Work Procedures; including but not limited to Fire, Disaster and Evacuation Plans.Identify and report workplace hazards to the MMHAC Team Lead, Operations Coordinator, Finance Manager and Chief Executive Officer.Responsible for self-care.The Canadian Mental Health Association, Kenora Branch welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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