Counsellor

1 day ago

Dartmouth, Canada New Start Full time

**New Start is hiring for a term position (12-15 months) at our clinical office in Dartmouth. We offer flexible schedules and the option of a hybrid work environment.**

**Wage: $40/hour, 16-35 hours/week, includes vacation and sick time**

**About New Start**:
New Start is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to supporting healthy relationships and addressing intimate partner and family violence. Our services includes individual and group counselling for those who have used abuse or violence within their relationships, counselling for partners/former partners of clients, as well as community workshops and public education. In addition, New Start offers social work services and resource navigation for clients, and programming for fathers and father figures through our Fatherhood Matters team.

**About the role**:
**Counsellors**will provide therapeutic counselling to clients that have used abuse and/or violence against their intimate partner. We also provide counselling to the partners of clients that have been affected by abuse and or violence. Counselling is offered both in person and online. Counsellors work independently for individual sessions (after training), and as a part of a team in the delivery of group sessions and workshops. Counsellors are expected to use collaborative approaches for safety and accountability. Duties also include documentation of case notes, statistical information and report writing. Counsellors will contribute to program development as required and participate in clinical supervision and weekly team meetings. Counsellors will collaborate with community partners and represent the organization on committees as required.

**Qualifications**:

- Master of Social Work, Master of Education in Counselling, MACP or equivalent
- Eligibility for registration with a professional college
- Knowledge and experience of Narrative Therapy and trauma-informed practice
- An understanding of the impact of abuse and violence on individuals and families
- Ability to work collaboratively with professional team
- Ability to effectively manage a client caseload
- Experience working with diverse communities using social determinants of health lens
- Knowledge of community resources
- Excellent organizational skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Proficient computer skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

**Expressions of interest**: Please send cover letter and resume to Tammy Josey, Executive Director and include preference for number of hours. Position open until filled.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 15 months

Pay: $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 16 - 35 per week

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dartmouth, NS B2Y 2N6

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