Trauma Counsellor

Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin (CMHA Peel Dufferin) is pleased to partner with various agencies in the Peel Region, to offer services to the local community at the new Brampton based Homeless and Addictions Recovery Treatment (HART) Hub. HART Hubs are community‑based care hubs designed to address mental health, addiction and housing needs for people experiencing homelessness. They provide integrated care, offering a wide range of services such as primary care, mental health services, addiction care and employment supports. With targeted community outreach and rapid referral pathways, HART Hubs aim to support individuals with complex needs, helping them recover, achieve housing stability, and inclusion. Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin? Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose. Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch means you’ll be part of something meaningful. For starters, we’re honored to have received the Canadian Non‑Profit Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, we’re committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve – and the people we help. What We Offer As a community‑based agency, we’re dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone – including our team members. That’s why we’re proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life. You’ll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals – from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions. In addition to competitive benefits like Employee Family Assistance Plan and optional extended health and dental benefits, we offer our team members some unique perks that really stand out: 4 weeks accrued vacation Up to 18 paid sick days accrued per year, plus 2 flexible days each year HOOPP Pension Plan Ongoing professional development plus $250 annual funding for continuing education and certifications $350 annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals We are looking for a full‑time Trauma Counsellor to join our team As part of a multi‑disciplinary team, the Trauma Counsellor will provide responsive integrated care to individuals seeking treatment for substance use/concurrent disorders and collaborate on treatment plans and clinical case presentations. Status: Permanent full‑time, 37.5 hours per week, flexibility for weekends as needed. Note, this posting is for an active vacancy. Salary: $74,028.74 - $87,411.79 annually. (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary) Location: This position is based out of 10 Peel Centre Drive, Brampton office. Due to the nature of this program, this role is on‑site and/or community based. What You Will Do: Conduct individual therapy sessions adhering trauma protocol and best practices. Conduct comprehensive standardized mental health assessments, including risk assessments. Devise and deliver therapeutic treatments to ensure progress toward goals, including management of crisis and life‑threatening behaviors. Facilitate recovery and/or trauma‑oriented groups as needed, including developing new group materials. Update all appropriate documentation within 24 hours of client contact. Communicate information, both oral and written, regarding assessments, treatment plans and evaluations to the treatment team, client, referral source and other caregivers within practice/agency/legal guidelines. Work effectively and collaboratively with teams, internal and external to CMHA/Peel Dufferin. Establish and maintain professional alliances with collateral agencies/institutions. Provide responsive integrated care to individuals seeking treatment for concurrent disorders. Regularly assess for risk and respond with mitigation strategies, including providing crisis intervention and de‑escalation supports and connecting to crisis services when appropriate. Participate in internal or external committees, including the Counselling Community of Practice, as requested by Manager. This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities. What You Need to Join Our Team: A master’s level degree in psychology, social work or relevant health or social science field. Registration with a regulatory college required. Excellent understanding of Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF‑CBT). Minimum of 3 years’ experience in providing individual and group‑based comprehensive Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Minimum 3 years of experience within the health services sector with in‑depth knowledge of complex clinical issues. Experience working with individuals who have complex mental health and addictions issues. Experience working with individuals who engage in self‑harming and self‑injurious behaviors or who are at high risk to do so. Demonstrated experience working within a multidisciplinary team and evidence of an ability to collaborate and partner. Working knowledge and/or an understanding of various disciplines; including but not exclusive of mental health, substance use, harm reduction, newcomer challenges and barriers faced by those in marginalized populations. Demonstrated cultural competence, ability to work and apply practical understanding of different elements of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging as well as an understanding of social determinants of health and impact on vulnerable communities. Knowledge of a variety of evidence‑informed treatment modalities including motivational interviewing and trauma informed practices. Experienced at engaging in matters that require sensitivity and empathy across a diverse community, excellent judgement, and discretion; ability to operate with various frameworks including culturally sensitive, anti‑racist, anti‑oppressive, 2SLGBTQ+ affirming and intersectional. Valid Canadian driver’s license and access to an insured automobile in good repair. A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report. Deadline to Apply: Thursday November 27th 2025 at 5:00 PM. At the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In your role, you’ll not only assist people who are struggling, you’ll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community. In everything we do, we work together to make the world a better place – one person at a time. Apply Now and EMPOWER your career Equal Employment Opportunity Statement CMHA Peel Dufferin strives to be an equitable employer. We are committed to supporting inclusive recruitment and selection processes, work environments and a qualified workforce reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We acknowledge that removing existing barriers and preventing new barriers is required to foster dignity and independence for people of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) populations, ethno‑racial communities, people with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women and gender diverse people, low‑income communities, and all equity‑deserving groups. 2SLGBTQIA+ (Two‑Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and a range of gender and sexual diversity categories not listed). Accessibility Statement When contacted by CMHA Peel Dufferin for a career opportunity, please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodation needs that may make your experience through the recruitment process more comfortable. We are committed to working with you to meet these needs by providing reasonable accommodations, ensuring you have access to a fair and equitable process. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs. Should you have feedback, please email us at Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment To streamline our recruitment process, we utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage and organize applications. While the ATS aids in efficiency, the essential review and evaluation of candidates is carried out by members of our People and Culture team. This approach ensures a personalized assessment that allows us to gain a comprehensive view of a candidate’s experience, skills and potential. AI is not used to make any decisions in our recruitment process. Next Steps We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We retain all applications submitted for one (1) year after the closing date of the posting for consideration in future career opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr