Clinical Counsellor

**Clinical Counsellor Open Positions**

**UNION** CUPE

**OFFER**(4) Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)

**SALARY RANGE** $ 63,807.96 - $ 71,319.86
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Imagine trading the bustling cityscape of Toronto or city centers alike, where the average cost to purchase a 3-bedroom bungalow hovers around $1.2 million, for the serene, untouched beauty of Northern Ontario, where that same home typically costs around $300,000. That’s a staggering difference — over a million dollars — opening the door to a life filled with outdoor adventures and breathtaking scenery.

Now is your chance to embrace all that Northern Ontario has to offer. It’s an absolute dream for outdoor enthusiasts: fishing, hiking, swimming, hunting, skiing, snowshoeing, snowmobiling — you name it. Picture mesmerizing sunsets, magical waterfalls, and abundant wildlife all around you. Living amidst such stunning surroundings is an incredible opportunity, but even more so when you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals, families, and communities.

Consider joining the North of Superior Counselling Programs (NOSP) family. NOSP provides vital mental health and addiction services across lifespan, throughout the District of Thunder Bay, with six regional offices spread across 62,000 square kilometers of Northwestern Ontario’s natural beauty. As a counsellor with NOSP, your compensation reflects your education, skills, and experience, complemented by a highly competitive benefits package — including participation in the HOOPP pension plan, employer-paid health and dental benefits, paid sick leave, and generous vacation and leave policies to support your personal and professional growth. Financial assistance for relocation is also available, making this an exceptional opportunity to start a new chapter in a truly remarkable place.

**Qualification Requirements**

a) Social Service Worker (SSW) diploma, Bachelor of Social Work (BSW), or Master of Social Work (MSW) program, or an equivalent for registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW);
b) A master’s degree central to the practice of psychotherapy or an equivalent bachelor’s level program eligible for registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO);
c) Baccalaureate Nursing (RN) programs or equivalent (including Registered Practical Nurse [RPN]) eligible for registration with the College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO);
d) Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Occupational Therapy or an equivalent program eligible for registration with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO);
e) A master’s degree in psychology or an equivalent program eligible for registration with the College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO); or

f) A medical degree from an accredited Canadian or U.S. medical school, or an acceptable international medical school, eligible for registration with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario (CPSO).
- The ability to actively engage with clients and/or their care partners while fostering sustainable and meaningful interpersonal professional relationships.
- Proven knowledge in utilizing evidence-based and evidence-informed assessments, counselling techniques, and discharge planning tailored to individuals accessing service.
- Demonstrated skill in developing individual goals and plans of care based on needs and circumstances, incorporating principles of person-centered planning, self-determination, and choice, and providing services reflective of this plan.
- Knowledge and hands-on experience in implementing clinical interventions for individuals accessing service. Specialized focus on understanding social determinants of health, trauma, mental health, substance use health, and family systems in providing one-on-one counselling support and facilitating group sessions.
- Knowledge of and experience with clinically sound documentation standards.
- Sound clinical acumen.
- Ability to effectively organize and multitask several competing priorities at any given time, with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary team with mínimal supervision.
- Awareness and commitment to valuing the role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
- An understanding of the impacts of intergenerational trauma in the Indigenous community and a sound understanding of culturally relevant approaches in service delivery.
- Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of and imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts for service users.
- Clear understanding of the scope of practice as it relates to