Youth and Family Counsellor, Bridges Program
Youth Services Jeunesse
- Ottawa, ON
- $66,206-79,498 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Deliver intensive individual, family and group counselling, crisis management, intake and assessment services to clients as established by the Bridges interdisciplinary team and program demands.
- Perform case management functions which may include using an integrated plan of care process.
- Administer approved screening tools with clients.
- Support clients and their caregivers to identify counselling goals and strategies for goal achievement.
- Utilize recognized interventions to support client in the achievement of established goals.
- Advocate with and on behalf of clients as required.
- Attend and participate in supervision and clinical group supervisions.
- Participate in training to ensure ongoing development of skills and abilities – including YSB required training.
- Ensure that the electronic client file remains current within established guidelines, policies and procedures.
- Meet standards defined in The Bridges Program Procedural Manual / Policy and Procedures Manual.
- Contribute to program and services development and evaluation.
- Ensure timely submission of all administrative work in accordance with CRPO/OCSWSSW and YSB best practices.
- Collaborate and network with community agencies as appropriate and as requested.
- Ensure familiarity with all pertinent legislation.
- Follow safe work practices as established by the YSB and the Bridges program.
- Master’s Degree in Social Work/Counselling Psychology or relevant field is essential.
- Membership in good standing with a college authorized to practice Psychotherapy; RP’s grand-parented into CRPO will be considered
- Minimum two years related experience in providing individual, family and group counselling services to youth and their families and case management.
- Exposure to working with clients experiencing anxiety, depression and emotional dysregulation
- Experience delivering family-based counselling services using a client-centered and collaborative approach and a systemic perspective.
- Knowledge of recognized therapeutic approaches including MI, CBT, DBT and trauma-informed
- Capacity to work using a DBT approach will be considered a significant asset
- Demonstrated ability to assess need for multidisciplinary support or other resources
- Demonstrated decision-making and problem-solving skills both autonomously and in a context of an interdisciplinary team
- Oral and written fluency in English are essential
- Oral and written fluency in French is an asset
- Availability and ability to work evenings, flexible hours
- Flexibility and comfortability in working at various locations which may involve local travel
- Demonstrated computer skills
- Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle
- 15 days of annual vacation + 1 personal day;
- 100% YSB-paid group health benefits;
- Pension plan from Day 1;
- A team where you get to be yourself everyday and where you have the freedom to innovate.