Brief Mental Health Counsellor

3 months ago

Orangeville, Canada Canadian Mental Health Association- Peel Branch Full time

**Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin?**

**Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose**

Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association - Peel Dufferin Branch means you’ll be part of something meaningful. For starters, we’re honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, we’re committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve - and the people we help.

**What we offer**

As a community-based agency, we’re dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone - including our team members. That’s why we’re proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life. You’ll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals - from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions.
- In addition to competitive benefits like Employee Family Assistance Plan and optional extended health and dental benefits, we offer our team members some unique perks that really stand out:_
- 2 weeks accrued vacation + 1 flexible day each year
- Up to 18 sick days accrued per year
- HOOPP Pension Plan enrollment
- Ongoing professional development plus $250 (pro-rated) annual funding for continuing education and certifications
- $250 (pro-rated) annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

We are looking for a **full-time contract Brief Mental Health Counsellor** to join our Dufferin Bolton Caledon Multidisciplinary team

Reporting to the Program Manager, the Brief Mental Health Counselor will provide time-limited counselling and treatment utilizing integrated therapeutic approaches to individuals presenting with mental health concerns. They will use evidence-based tools to monitor whether interventions are effectively supporting client wellness. They will provide brief service and will determine how to best support clients using a stepped care approach.

**Status**: Full-time contract until January 2026, 37.5 hours per week

**Location**: 1 Elizabeth Street, Orangeville, ON. Although we operate within a hybrid workplace model, staff are required to have on-site and community presence as per program and client needs.

**What you will do**
- Support Dufferin DBT program by providing individual support to 1-2 program clients and attending weekly DBT consultations.
- Assessment of individual clinical and psychosocial needs, urgency, and acuity by using evidence-based screening tools
- Develop care plans and provide time limited interventions using integrated evidence-based approaches
- Assess and provide crisis support; connect to crisis services when appropriate
- Utilize evidence-based tools to monitor the effectiveness of the interventions
- Facilitate groups as part of CMHA PD’s multidisciplinary team, including the creation of new groups and act as a back-up facilitator
- Manage a caseload including regular re-assessments, updating risk levels and caseload reviews
- Participate in regular staff meetings and care planning to provide expertise for client care within a multi-disciplinary team
- Refer and link clients to community resources and groups that support recovery goals
- Work collaboratively with other Counsellors to support organizational needs (e.g., volumes across all regions) covered by CMHA PD
- Update all appropriate documentation within 24 hours of client contact, as required by CMHA PD policy and procedure
- Work effectively and collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team and ensure a stepped care approach is achieved
- Participate in the Counselling Community of Practice and other agency and community committees and workgroups as requested by manager
- This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities._

**What you need to join our team**
- Post-secondary degree or diploma in relevant discipline (e.g., BSW, MSW, OT, RN)
- Must be registered in the province of Ontario as a member in good standing with an appropriate regulatory college (e.g., Registered Social Worker, Registered Occupational Therapist or Registered Nurse, Registered Psychotherapist)
- Minimum 2 years counselling experience in the mental health and addictions sector with a focus on assessment, brief interventions and short term supports
- Expertise in community mental health and/or community based human services
- The following experience / trainings are an asset with an expectation to attend trainings as they become available: Single Session, Brief Intervention, Narrative Therapy, Motivational I

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