Anconnect Clinical Counselor

**Association for New Canadians** is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees.

**Job Title**:Clinical Counsellor (ANConnect program)**

**Location**: St. John’s, NL

**Position Type**:1 full-time position

**Closing Date**: January 30, 2023

The ANC is seeking a **Clinical Counsellor** to provide clinical counseling services through **ANConnect**, a program ofANCthat offers culturally appropriate, low-barrier, online and telephone mental health counseling to adults who self-identify as immigrants and refugees in the province of NL.
- **Roles and Responsibilities**_
- Deliver a virtual/in-person counseling model in response to the mental health needs of immigrant and refugee populations;
- Facilitate some clients’ groups and organization engagement activities;
- Coordinate a regular informal walk and talk activity;
- Educate and train ANC staff on the counseling model;
- Develop and deliver presentations and associated materials to increase awareness of ANConnect;
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance the delivery and effectiveness of client services;
- Maintain accurate documentation as defined by stakeholder agreement; and
- Provide all required reports in a timely manner.
- **Qualifications and Experience**_
- Social Science Counsellor or Psychologist with accompanying Masters’s degree or diploma.
- Strong clinical skills working with clients that may have experienced complex medical and psychosocial issues, violence, trauma, mental health, and addictions;
- Minimum 3 years of in-depth clinical counseling experience;
- Skilled in crisis intervention and conflict resolution;
- Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity working with a diverse client group;
- The ability to prioritize referrals and multi-task;
- Effective prioritization and time management skills;
- Knowledge of virtual counseling documentation and confidentiality practices;
- Competency in case file management;
- Ability to work on tight deadlines, prioritize and multi-task;
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate with team members and community partners;
- Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills; and
- Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Delivery of mental health supports to diverse populations (an asset); and
- Understanding the principles of cultural humility and Gender-Based Analysis Plus (an asset).
- **Conditions of Employment**_
- In good standing with NL College of Social Workers, NL Psychology Board, or a Canadian counselling association;
- Flexible to work outside of standard core hours (Monday-Friday, 9am -5pm)
- Valid class 5 driver’s licence and access to a reliable vehicle is required
- Some travel is required
- **How to Apply**_

**Association for New Canadians** values inclusiveness and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference will be given to applicants who are a Canadian citizen or permanent resident of Canada or those who are legally entitled to work in Canada. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Salary**: $27.00-$29.00 per hour

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Application deadline: 2023-01-30
Expected start date: 2023-02-01