Counsellor (Experience with Couples)

Woolwich Counselling Centre is a not for profit, community-based counselling agency facilitating emotional and mental wellness in the Townships of Woolwich and Wellesley and beyond. We create awareness, provide education, and promote preventative wellbeing strategies for individuals, families and communities. In partnership with other community agencies, we act as a catalyst for healthy living.

Woolwich Counselling aims to be an employer of choice by offering flexibility, a small team environment with individual and group supervision, competitive compensation packages, and attention to work-life balance. We offer reputable clinical services and rank highly in client satisfaction. We are looking for a counsellor with couples experience to join our experienced and growing team

**Counsellor**

**(3-8 hrs/week, part-time, Mon-Fri, evenings required)**

Overall responsibility is to provide a high standard of professional counselling services to adult couples who experience emotional difficulties, life or relationship challenges, or mental health concerns. This position also serves as a resource to the larger community by offering expertise and education through workshops and groups when necessary.

**Qualifications Include**:

- Master’s Degree in counselling program (MSW preferred) from a university of recognized standing
- Registration and in good standing with appropriate college and credentialing body.
- Minimum of three years of counselling experience with strong clinical knowledge and assessment skills.
- Proven ability to intervene competently with a range of presenting concerns incorporating a broad set of strategies and interventions from recognized theory bases
- Understanding of, and adherence to, scope of practice guidelines as per education and training
- Desire to creatively develop and lead groups, programs and workshops in collaboration with other team members.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively establish therapeutic relationships with clients and work together with team members
- Strong ability to connect and collaborate with community partners and referral sources
- Motivated to pursue professional development opportunities to enhance professional skills.
- Knowledge of data base programs and electronic recordkeeping; possessing strong computer skills and exemplary written and oral communication

We offer a competitive salary and flexibility as per organization policy.

**Please submit your cover letter and resume outlining how you would be a good fit with our team.**

**We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected to be interviewed will be contacted.**

**Job Types**: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $35.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 3 - 8 per week

**Benefits**:

- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking

Schedule:

- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (required)

**Experience**:

- Therapists & Counsellors: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person