Clinical Counsellor, Youth

Turning Point Youth Services is a multi-faceted and dynamic Agency committed to responding pro-actively and individually to the life challenges facing each of our clients. We are actively seeking qualified and dedicated individuals to join our Clinical and Counselling team. We are hiring for 3 Counsellors to join our programs**:In-Home Intensive Program (IHIP)** & **Keeping Families Together (KFT)**:working with youth and their families in their homes. We are also hiring 1 Counsellor to join our **Community Counselling** team. All youth are between the ages of 12-18.

Working closely with a multi-disciplinary team of mental health professionals and consultants, counselling staff are trained and supported to provide effective mental health individual and family counselling services that are systemic, trauma-informed, inclusive and equitable, and responsive. **The majority of the IHIP and KFT roles will be done in person, including in the community and in people's homes, with the possibility to work from home at times. The Community Counselling role will be more of a hybrid approach with both virtual and in office sessions.**

We are actively building an inclusive and diverse staff body that represent the lived experience of youth and families in Toronto.

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Promote a culturally safe and therapeutic environment and establish therapeutic relationships with clients consistent with the Agency Mission, Vision and Values.
- Using strength based and trauma informed approaches provide in person assessment and evidence informed mental health counselling services in the youth/family home and in the community.
- Participation and involvement with multi/inter disciplinary team.
- Service Coordination and Case management
- Referral to community services.
- Regular recording and maintenance of records as per agency standards and in accordance with privacy policies, legislation and required timeframes.
- Accurate and consistent entry of client activities into client information system
- Promote an environment of inclusion that promotes equity and respects diversity.
- Active Participation actively in team meetings.
- Participate in ongoing training and supervision sessions on a regular basis.
- Support and training of eligible interns, if interested.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Post-graduate experience working in the mental health sector, ideally with youth (up to age 18) would be an asset.
- Demonstrated knowledge and expertise in providing evidence and trauma informed individual and family counselling (e.g. Cognitive Behavior Treatment, Dialectical Behavior Treatment, Family Therapy, Emotionally Focused Skills Training, and Motivational Interviewing).
- Demonstrated ability to develop strength based therapeutic relationships with at risk youth.
- Sensitivity and ability to work with a diverse client and staff group.
- Ability to work independently and effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
- Ability to exercise professionalism and sound judgement in conflictual and crisis situations
- Strong case management, administrative and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of relevant community resources and strong networking skills
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills and communication skills (verbal and written)
- Valid First Aid/CPR certification; completion of required crisis intervention training
- Completion of required suicide prevention and intervention training
- Registration and good standing with Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers and/or College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario.
- Minimum 2 doses of a Health Canada approved COVID-19 vaccine.

These are collective bargaining unit positions within CUPE Local 3501B.

While we are appreciative of the time all individuals put into applying, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: $67,819.00-$70,308.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Vision care

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

- These positions may require going into families homes and into the community. Our catchment area is east of Yonge in Toronto, up to and including Scarborough. Does this catchment area work for you?

**Education**:

- Master's Degree (required)

Licence/Certification:

- RSW through OCSWSSW or RP/RP(Q) through CRPO (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON