Counsellor/psychotherapist Ii

We are looking for a Mental Health Counsellor/Psychotherapist II to join our team at The Jacob Puddister Memorial Foundation on a part-time, contractual basis. Our charity provides mental health resources to youth in Newfoundland and Labrador. The counsellor chosen for this job would work between 16 hours a week (two eight hour shifts
- one evening) providing individual counselling to youth (ages 12-35) from our location at 65 Lemarchant Road.

Qualifications and Educational Requirement:

- Masters degree from an accredited educational institution in an Allied Health, Behavioural, or Social Science field relevant to the position.
- Registration with CCPA + liability insurance.
- A minimum of five years experience working in the field of counselling/therapy
- Experience working with youth (ages 12-35) an asset.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Working knowledge of case management, case conferencing, treatment plan development, aftercare planning, client records management.
- Counselling qualifications and experience working in addictions.
- Must have a deep understanding of trauma-informed therapy and experience working with traditionally marginalized communities.
- Experience working with the 2SLGBTQIA+ community with a working and expansive knowledge of queer theory.
- Must possess superior facilitation, crisis intervention, counselling and interpersonal relationship skills.
- Ability to work effectively with a team.
- Must participate in on-site clinical supervision 1 hour/month.
- Administrative responsibilities of contacting and scheduling clients.

**Job Type**: Contract (16 hours of work 2 days/week with 5 clients scheduled per day)

**Salary**: $38-$45/hour depending on counsellor experience

**Job Type**: Part-time

**Salary**: $37.00-$45.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

**Benefits**:

- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Evening shift

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- St. John's, NL A1C 2G9 (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- St. John's, NL A1C 2G9: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person