Counselor (Mhap 02/23)

Full Time
- $28.71-$39.47; In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement CAD / Hour

**Counselor**

**Full Time**

**Department**:Mental Health & Addictions Program

**Reports To**:MHAP Manager

**Job Summary**:The Mental Health and Addictions Program Counselor works with patients to promote optimum mental and emotional health. The Counselor provides individuals, groups and families with counseling / therapy for a wide range of psychological and / or emotional problems such as mental disorders, trauma, substance abuse and family situations.**Qualifications**:

- Masters, Bachelors or Diploma in the area of Social Work, Psychology, Social Services, Drug and Alcohol, or other Human Services.
- Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (if a social worker) or another recognized professional counselling college is required
- Current knowledge of child protection/ reportability requirements.
- Minimum 2 years related experience
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience working with First Nations an asset

**Job Duties**:

- Provide mental health & addiction counselling and case management services in various hospital inpatient / outpatient and community-based settings in accordance with legislation, and Ministry of Health guidelines.
- Target group for these services will be across the lifespan from prenatal to seniors.
- Assesses individual needs and assists clients to improve functioning in the community.
- Works cooperatively and collaboratively with other members of the team.
- Provides services that are individualized and tailored to address clients’ current needs and preferences.
- Must adhere to organizational policies and procedures concerning cleaning, hand hygiene and the use of Personal Protective Equipment in support of Infection Control measures and attend training when necessary

**Salary**:

- $28.71-$39.47; In accordance with CUPE Collective Agreement**Closing Date**:

- When filled.**Submit Application To**:

- Human Resources Recruitment
- Box 909, Sioux Lookout, On P8T 1B4**Competition Number**:

- MHAP 02/23