Job Description
Job Summary
The Mental Health and Addictions Program Counsellor works with patients to promote optimum mental and emotional health. The Counsellor provides individuals, groups and families with counselling/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 required.
- Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, or another recognized professional counselling college is required.
- Current knowledge of child protection and reportability requirements.
- Minimum 2 years related experience.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Experience working with First Nations an asset.
- An acceptable criminal referen...