Wellbeing Counsellor

The Cross Cultural Learner Centre is a non-profit organization, located in London, Ontario, that provides settlement services for newcomers to Canada. We are currently looking for a full-time, permanent, **Wellbeing** **Counsellor** to join our team. This is a contract position that ends March 31, 2023.

The CCLC is a great place to work and make a difference. This is your opportunity to help newcomers make London their home. This role assists newly arrived government assisted refugees who have complex medical needs. You'll help identify the nature of the support they require and resources available in the community that can help. You'll also provide short-term crisis intervention and counselling as needed. Ability to speak a newcomer language is an asset for this role.

Having a current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers or being registered as a Psychologist in Ontario is **necessary**. Experience working in mental health services and community services ensures you are prepared for the challenges of this role.

**Duties include**:

- Provide assessment and counselling services, client support and referrals for GARS newcomers with complex medical and mental health related needs in the first 8 to 10 weeks of arriving in London, Ontario
- Inform and orient clients about settlement-related issues and services available
- Refer clients to CCLC programs and services, as appropriate
- Facilitate referrals and access to available resources in the community, social services, professional services, and government programs
- Work with clients, service providers and community groups to diminish social isolation and promote participation in community networks and activities
- Provide crisis intervention and support as required
- Provide short term trauma informed Cognitive Behavioural treatment
- Provide individual, couples and family counselling
- Develop and implement short term treatment plans
- Arrange for and follow up on referrals to specialized services
- Advocate on client's behalf when appropriate to other service providers
- Communicate effectively with other CCLC staff and caregivers to ensure optimum care within the boundaries of confidentiality and appropriate disclosure

**Qualifications include**:

- The minimum level of education required is a current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or currently registered in good standing as a Psychologist in Ontario (or will be eligible for registration within the next 12 months)
- Minimum of three years of experience in mental health services working with adults, children youth & seniors and working in partnerships with other health and community agencies

As CCLC works with vulnerable clients in our community, you'll need to be able to pass a Vulnerable Persons Police Check to work for our organization.

If you'd like to join our team, the first step is to send us a resume and cover letter introducing yourself. Please highlight any counselling experience counselling you may have.

We look forward to hearing from you.

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

**Salary**: From $26.89 per hour

Schedule:

- Day shift

Application question(s):

- Are you currently registered in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers or registered in good standing as a Psychologist in Ontario?
- Are you located in London, Ontario or willing to relocate? CCLC is not able to reimburse any relocation related costs.
- Do you speak any languages other than English? If so, which ones?

Work Location: In person