Counsellor/Therapist

Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre

- Internal/External Job Posting: Counsellor/Therapist
- Permanent Full-time (35 hours/week; 1 FTE)

Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood Centre and Community Health Centre (DPNCHC) is a multi-service organization that provides various health and community programs and services for a diverse community. We are seeking a counsellor/therapist to provide both one-to-one and group counselling to youth and adults. We are expanding our services to deepen our work with Black-identified community members and youth. We recognize the importance of allyship and the critical role allies play in affecting change. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply; however, Black, African, and Caribbean candidates will be prioritized at this time. The successful candidate will be expected to work one evening a week, some weekends, and work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities:

- Provides psychosocial assessment and counseling services to youth, adults, and family members with mental health concerns.
- Ensures comprehensive treatment for clients by providing information to other team members on an ongoing basis and by providing consultation on psychosocial issues to DPNCHC staff.
- Act as a client advocate on individual and systemic issues.
- Provides group counselling and workshops for clients in collaboration with other staff and/or partner agencies.
- Support DPNCHC youth programming by attending programs to conduct outreach and provide support and workshops.
- Contribute to the ongoing evaluation, development, and implementation of therapeutic programs at DPNCHC.

Minimum Requirements:

- Graduate degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university.
- Registration with the College of Social Workers or College of Registered Psychotherapists.
- A minimum of three years experience in counseling/therapy, preferably in a community health setting.
- Experience working with clients with mental health and addictions issues.
- Knowledge of community-based health services including the special needs of priority populations (e.g. newcomers, low income, people with addictions, post psychiatric, abuse survivors, etc.).
- Experience in program development, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience working with changing client groups from diverse cultural backgrounds and needs.
- Additional language skills are an asset.
- Knowledge of the Davenport Perth community is an asset.

Salary range: $66,290 - $78,184 per annum, plus Extended Health Benefits and Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). This position is part of the bargaining unit.

- Internal Applicants: 5 pm, March 10, 2025.
- External Applicants: 5 pm, March 13, 2025.

Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre encourages applications from Black candidates, as well as individuals from diverse backgrounds including culture, race, language, religion, class, and gender/sexual orientation. Reasonable accommodation or any other special needs will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. If you require any accommodation, please advise Human Resources. As a condition of employment, all new hires must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination (2 doses) with vaccines approved by Health Canada, unless they have an exemption from vaccination under the Human Rights Code. Also required to undertake a Vulnerable Sector Screening with Police Services. Only applicants selected for interviews will be contacted. No phone calls please. DPNCHC is a perfume-free environment.

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