Clinical Counsellor

4 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada The Mustard Seed Society Full time

As a Clinical Counsellor, you will play a vital role in empowering and supporting individuals with complex mental, physical, and social health needs. Based at our warm and welcoming Community Impact Centre in Marlborough Park, you'll have the opportunity to create a positive impact in the lives of the most vulnerable members of our community.

Our impact centres are more than just service providers; they are vibrant hubs that foster a sense of community and well-being. At our centre, you'll witness the power of prevention in the fight against poverty and homelessness. From offering a simple cup of coffee to providing employment support, workshops, after-school programming, and more, we strive to uplift and empower those we serve.

**Position Type**: Part-time, 24 hours per week
**Schedule**: Monday to Wednesday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
**Reporting to**: Sr. Director of Health & Wellness
**Location**: Community Impact Centre Marlborough Park, Calgary, AB

**RESPONSIBILITES**:

- Facilitate individual, couples, family, or process-style group sessions for diverse clients, including clients with concurrent disorders.
- Provide individual case management and counseling to clients, including information gathering, assessment, case planning, case conferencing, monitoring client activities, strategic intervention, evaluation, referral, safety/recovery planning, discharge, follow-up, and crisis management.
- Ensure proper documentation and management of client files, including observing, recording, and reporting on client progress and challenges, documenting, and distributing critical incidents according to policy, completing various forms and documents required for accountability and accreditation purposes, writing case notes, ensuring proper release of information records are in place, and protecting the confidentiality of client records.
- Request/Facilitate case consultations with relevant members of the team to ensure effective assessment, treatment/safety planning and intervention.
- Attend team meetings and contribute actively to a positive and supportive team environment.
- Participate in ongoing learning and supervision of students.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Master’s degree in counselling psychology or social work.
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in mental health counselling or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, as a psychologist and is currently registered, in good standing, with a Professional Regulatory Body.
- Previous experience working with clients experiencing poverty, food & housing insecurity, substance abuse and the impacts of trauma an asset.
- Prior clinical experience providing individual and group therapy.
- Knowledge and skill in treatment planning and group facilitation.
- Familiarity working in the areas of trauma, substance abuse and mental health.
- Patient-focused orientation and commitment to providing quality services.
- Self-motivated and self-directed with a demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that requires flexibility and balancing of competing priorities.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills, including the ability to exercise independent judgment.
- Strong relationship-building and collaboration skills.
- Ability to function effectively as a member of an interprofessional team.
- Strong multi-tasking, prioritization, time management, and organizational skills, with high attention to detail.
- Positive, professional attitude.
- Proficient with computers and technology; EMR experience preferred.

**ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS**:

- An Employment Background Check is required for all positions at The Mustard Seed
- As The Mustard Seed is a Christian ministry, we require our employees to agree to respect and not detract from The Mustard Seed’s Employment Values during their employment at The Mustard Seed.
- Must have legal authorization to work in Canada on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.

**COMPENSATION & BENEFITS**:

- The Mustard Seed offers a competitive compensation package including 100% employer paid extended health and dental benefits for staff and dependents, matching RRSP after one year of service, and wellness days.

**NOTE**:

- Your privacy is important to us. The information we collect is used solely for consideration for employment.
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