Clinical Counsellor

EHN Canada is the nation’s largest private network of industry-leading mental health, trauma, and addiction treatment facilities, each with a passion for providing quality treatment for Canadians. We are committed to both caring for our patients and supporting their loved ones. With over 100 years of collective experience, our inpatient, outpatient, and online programs are offered across the country, providing essential compassionate care to patients wherever they are.

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**Position Overview**:
As a vital member of our interdisciplinary team, the primary function of the Mental Health & Addiction Counsellor II will be to provide individual and group therapy, psychoeducational material, and ongoing assessment of progress to clients. Case coordination and communication across an inter-professional team is an integral component of the role. Additionally, the Mental Health and Addiction Counsellor is responsible for communicating with referral agencies, offering support and guidance to clients and their families.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Competently manages clients with various substance use disorders and concurrent issues using a trauma-informed approach from a 12-step framework.
- Works therapeutically with diverse client population through individual and group therapy, process groups, individual and family therapy and assessment, as required.
- Delivers psychoeducational sessions to clients, as well as to public audiences and external groups as needed.
- Identifies treatment issues and goals with clients, coordinating across broader clinical teams when appropriate.
- Collaborates in the development, implementation and follow-up of the client care plan and discharge plans (i.e. continuing care plan).
- Completes detailed documentation and charting appropriately. Prepares reports or correspondence in a timely manner.
- Case management of client caseload.
- Participates in regular meetings and consultation meetings of teams - makes recommendations based on the client’s progress
- Liaises with referral sources, such as aftercare providers, EAP representatives, parole and probation officers, verbally, electronically and/or in writing on a regular basis and documents same.
- Engages in personal professional development, maintains appropriate professional associations, and provides current documentation to the Human Resources Department.
- Acts as a resource person for practicum students and other professionals as assigned
- Other duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum three-five years of clinical experience
- Professional experience with individuals experiencing concurrent disorders, such as mood and anxiety disorders, substance use disorders, acute stress disorders, and PTSD.
- Master’s degree in counselling-psychology, social work, or related field.
- Current registration with a regulated professional College (i.e., college of Social Workers, Canadian Certified Counsellor, etc.)
- CBT and DBT certification considered an asset
- Knowledge of the DSM-V, including substance use disorders.

**Employee Benefits and Perks**:

- Comprehensive benefits package, including a yearly allowance of $1,500 for mental health and addiction services, as well as $500 per service for various paramedical services, such as massage and physiotherapy
- 24/7 Employee Assistance Program through GreenShield Health
- Competitive paid time off policies, including a paid day off on your birthday
- Access to in-house fitness facilities where applicable or discounted external gym memberships
- Perks and discounts with Perkopolis - entertainment, home/auto/pet insurance
- Personal and professional development through our Education Support Assistance program
- Nationwide presence allows for supportive relocation opportunities
- Defined Benefit pension through CAAT with up to a 4% employer contribution
- Maternity and parental leave top-up
- Access to discounts at Kids & Co. Daycare

EHN Canada is an employment equity employer. If you should require accommodation during the interview process, please contact Human Resources.