Trauma Counsellor

Counsellor – Culture and Identity Specific Care (In Person) Employer Klinic Community Health Location River Point Centre, 146 Magnus Avenue, Winnipeg, MB, Canada Job Summary The Manitoba Opioid Support and Treatment (MOST) Program supports individuals who are dependent on opioids by prescribing medication that reduces withdrawal symptoms and providing counselling and other supports. The counsellor will work with the MOST team to deliver trauma support and brief treatment counselling in both short‑ and longer‑term models of engagement and will be available for consultation, case feedback and treatment planning, while being supervised by Klinic Community Health clinical supervision models. Responsibilities Provides counselling to individuals accessing the MOST, opioid substance use and treatment program. Practices and promotes leading practices. Maintains confidentiality and professionalism. Creates a safe(r) space for program participants. Completes intake, assessment, progress reports, summaries, charts and other related administrative tasks. Participates in program development, implementation, monitoring and quality assurance. Actively participates in self‑development; including evaluations and training opportunities. Engages in regular clinical supervision and program meetings. Connects clients with internal and external resources.Adheres to all agency policies, protocols and best practices. Performs other duties related to the job description as required. Qualifications Undergraduate degree in the social sciences; graduate degree preferred. Minimum of 2 years direct experience providing in‑person counselling to children/individuals/families in a supervised clinical setting. Minimum of 2 years working with children and families. Demonstrated understanding of intimate partner violence and its impact on family dynamics, crisis intervention, substance use, mental health, self‑harm, trauma, and unresolved trauma. Awareness of and understanding of Strength Based, Person‑Centered, Trauma‑Informed, Brief Solution‑Focused Care and Holistic care practices. Thorough baseline understanding of addictions, substance use and harm‑reduction models of care. Knowledge of systems and the impact on children/individuals/families. Experience working within an anti‑oppressive lens, demonstrating cultural humility and understanding how privilege, power and intersectionality impact the experience of intimate partner violence. Strong clinical assessment skills and ability to chart accurate documentation using leading practices. Understanding of the role of professional self‑reflection in the counselling process. Ability to work independently as well as contribute to a collaborative team environment. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written). Experience and training in leading support groups is an asset. Knowledge of intergenerational trauma is an asset. Requirements Satisfactory Criminal Record, Child Abuse and Adult Abuse Registry Checks. Completion of ASIST Training. Ability to work days, evenings and weekends. Salary Range $39.424 per hour – $51.449 per hour EEO Statement Klinic and Shared Health are committed to working towards having a more equitable and diverse workforce at all levels of our organization. We welcome and encourage persons who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, and those living with disabilities. Applicants are invited to self‑declare in their cover letter. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process. Thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr