Mental Health & Addictions Counsellor (Southeastern Ontario)
LifeWorks
- Ontario
- Permanent
- Part-time
Independent Contractor
Southeastern OntarioIn collaboration with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, we are seeking a registered social worker or psychotherapist with experience supporting marginalized folks dealing with complex life challenges including mental health, addictions, social exclusion, and involvement with the justice system.The Opportunity:An independent contract providing in-person counselling to assigned cases referred by the Ministry of the Solicitor General, in a probation and parole office.Vacancies in the following offices:Belleville, ON (2 days/month)Minden, ON. (2 days/month)
Napanee, ON. (5 hours/month)Trenton, ON (2 days/month)Our Gov't Services Counsellors:Support mandated clients by providing medium-term counselling to assigned cases;Communicate on clients' behalf, with express consent, with external professionals;Follow the Government Counselling Services client services model and administrative requirements;Meet the company's contractual obligations to the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario.What we're looking for:Master's degree in Counselling, Psychology or Social Work;Professional College membership in Ontario and valid professional liability insurance;Minimum two (2) years post-graduate counselling experience;Ability to work with various types of clients presenting a wide variety of issues and good knowledge of local community resources;Strong clinical assessment skills with ability to promote community adaptation and integration;Ability to set short term objectives and work from a strength-based model;Availability to provide in person support during business hoursWhere permitted by law, company employees must be fully immunized to access a TELUS Health office or customer premises.Persons with disabilities who need accommodation in the application process or those needing job postings in an alternative format may e-mail a request to .By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.