Domestic Violence Counsellor

New Start is hiring a Full-time permanent Clinician.

New Start is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting healthy relationships. Our services include individual and group counselling for those who have used abuse or violence within their relationships, counselling for partners/former partners of the clients involved, as well as community workshops and public education. In addition, New Start provides programming and services for fathers and father figures. New Start Counselling serves a culturally diverse population, often marginalized by poverty and racism, and includes both urban and rural communities.

Counsellors will provide therapeutic counselling to clients that have used abuse and/or violence against their intimate partner. We also provide counselling to the partners of clients that have been affected by abuse and or violence. Counsellors work independently for individual sessions (after training), and as a part of a team in the delivery of group sessions and workshops. Counsellors are expected to use collaborative approaches for safety and accountability.

Qualifications:
MSW, M.Ed in Counselling, MACP or equivalent

Eligibility for registration with a professional college

Knowledge and experience of Narrative Therapy and trauma-informed practice

Compensation:
$72,800 annual salary, 35 hour work week

Full time permanent position

Paid vacation and sick time

Extended health benefits

Opportunity for hybrid work environment

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $72,800.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

- Dartmouth, NS B2Y 2N6 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Dartmouth, NS B2Y 2N6: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person