Rapid Access Counselling

**About Kindred**
- At Kindred, we’re convinced the key to living well is healthy relationships with self, family, and others. But relationships are complicated and sometimes we find ourselves in vulnerable places, disconnected from those who matter most.

Kindred’s purpose is to realize the power of human connection, and it shapes everything we do. Whether nuclear or chosen, family is the most important relationship in a person’s life. So, we invest in the special bond between children and those that care for them. We provide road maps toward healing when essential relationships are ruptured. And we understand that accessing timely mental health support can inspire confidence with self and others. Healthy human connection is possible, and together we can realize it.

**Position Overview**

The RAC Counsellor is a generalist, knowledgeable about systemic work and responsible for providing direct clinical service to individuals across the lifespan, including work with individuals, couples and families. The counsellor will deliver both single session and ongoing (up to 8-session) models of counselling virtually, on-site at Central Office and at other locations identified by the Supervisor. Providing responsive and tailored mental health support informed by the unique needs of the clients within a single session framework is a key function of this position. The Counsellor demonstrates a strong awareness and commitment to Kindred philosophy and direction, working collaboratively with external stakeholders including Family Resource Networks to provide meaningful direct clinical service. The RAC Counsellor is passionate about providing high quality counselling that is accessible and affordable, eliminating barriers for all individuals in obtaining successful service provision. There is an expectation of flexibility with hours to meet client needs; some evening work required, must be available to work one evening a week on Tuesday or Wednesday.

**Accountabilities**

Clinical and Client Serving (75%)Engage with clients through a client-centered, culturally responsive and trauma-informed lens;
-Demonstrate generalist practice with a wide range of presenting concerns with children, individuals, couples and families in a single session model and ongoing models of counselling, as needed;
-Provide counselling services on-site and virtually, as needed;
-Engage in general assessment and risk management accordance with agency standards;
-Maintain working knowledge of current community resources that work to support the culturally diverse population served;
-Continue to participate in professional development practices that maintain evidence informed standards of counselling within a single session framework.

Administrative (10%)
-Complete accurate and timely data collection and data entry in client database, maintaining complete client records;
-Utilize applicable measurement tools to assess client progress and satisfaction.

Collaborative Partnerships (10%)
-Maintain strong working relationships with peers and community partners including Family Resource Networks;
-Participation in supervision and team meetings with a view for engaging in reflective practice, increasing clinical capacity and learning from others’ expertise;
-Work collaboratively with peers and supervisor to ensure service delivery is aligned and consistent with best practices;
-Represent Kindred in the community and on partner sites;
-Participation in Agency initiatives and maintenance of organizational culture;
-Maintain critical communication with supervisor regarding any risk, program challenges, or program updates as needed.

Other Duties (5%)
-May perform other duties as assigned

**Qualifications **(Qualifications include the education and experience; knowledge, skills and abilities **required** to perform the duties of this position)**

Education and ExperienceGraduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, or related discipline required;
-Eligible and in good standing with professional governing body;
-Demonstrated ability to work with complex family systems and to employ play informed therapy;
-Experience in Trauma Informed practice;
-Single session experience is an asset;
-Skills in general assessment and client documentation;
-Ability to engage and collaborate with external partners and systems;
-Experience with diverse populations including Indigenous and/or immigrant families is an asset;
-Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
-Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a dynamic and fast-paced environment;
-Excellent communication skills;
-Takes a posture of Cultural humility in working with diverse populations;
-Working knowledge of community trends related to mental health and wellbeing and family functioning

Qualities and Characteristics
- Embodies Kindred’s purpose (connection) as demonstrated by prioritizing, embracing, a