**Location**:

- Windsor, ON

**Posting #**:

- 025-00806

**Position name**:

- Rehab Counsellor (INTERNAL ONLY)

**Available Spots**:

- 1

**Bargaining Unit**:

- OPSEU

**Department**:

- ACT - Windsor

**Assignment**:
**Status**:

- Temporary Full-Time

**Rate of Pay**:

- As per the Collective Agreement - Schedule A

**Shift**:

- Days, Afternoons, Weekends

**Posted Date**:

- 2025-05-07

**Deadline**:

- 2025-05-14

**Position Summary**:
The Rehabilitation Counsellor in the ACT team will be a key member of the interprofessional team. The incumbent will provide vocational rehabilitation services to patients with severe mental illness. The Rehabilitation Counsellor complies with the Occupational Health and Safety standards for the hospital and is proactive in promoting a safe work environment.

**Qualifications**:

- Knowledge of the assessment, planning, coordination and evaluation of vocational rehabilitation programs
- Knowledge of the Mental Health Act and core relevant legislation
- Knowledge of mental health funding sources for community based workshops, pertinent government, social and labour legislation and programs
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with local employers, service providers, stakeholders and families
- In-depth knowledge of serious mental illnesses from a biopsychosocial perspective
- Experience working with individuals with a serious mental illness
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively deal with clients
- Valid Ontario Driver’s License, means of transportation and ability to travel on a daily basis for outreach services - Required
- Proficiency in French language is considered an asset

**Education and/or Certification**:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services, Counselling, or Psychology - Required
- Master’s Degree in Vocational Counseling, Rehabilitation Counseling, or Counseling Psychology - Preferred
- Previous experience in a similar role

Our hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and hospital needs. We strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you require accommodations during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify the Human Resources Department at 519 257 5111 ext.73023 so we can provide you with appropriate services.