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Counsellor, Children's Services- Nipigon, ON - Contract March 30, 2027 CC091625

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Nipigon, ON

Détails de l'emploi :

150,00 $ / heure
Temps plein
Contractuel
Expérimenté

Avantages :

Assurance dentaire
Modalités de travail flexibles

html Job Description

Salary: $63,807.96 - $71,319.86

Benefits:

  • Competitive and comprehensive employer-paid health and dental benefits, along with paid sick time
  • The Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
  • 12 paid days off to honour and observe statutory holidays, including a holiday shutdown during the winter break
  • 4 weeks vacation* with 3 Family Care Days and 3 Floater Days pro-rated for the first year of employment

Other Benefits:

  • Expense claim reimbursement for mileage and meals when travelling across the district
  • Flexible work schedule per accrual of flex time
  • Opportunities for growth and professional development
  • Agency Wellness Committee initiatives

Recruitment Incentive: Relocation allowance of $1,500

Summary

The Counsellor, Children's Services is a full-time (37.5 hours per week), temporary contract up to March 30, 2027 role based on-site, in-person in Nipigon, ON. Working within a Recovery Framework, the Counsellor, Children's Services supports children and youth (birth to 17 years of age) living with mental health challenges and/or developmental disabilities and their families/guardians and communities across the District of Thunder Bay.

The Counsellor, Children's Services works as an integral part of a clinical team responsible for providing mental health core services funded by the Ministry, including but not limited to access/intake, assessment, brief service, counselling, crisis response, case management, and family support. Services are delivered one-on-one and through group facilitation and may occur in person, in-community, or virtually. The Counsellor, Children's Services reports directly to the assigned Clinical Services Manager.

Core Competencies
  • Recovery-focused and person-centered orientation
  • Effective planning, organizational, and time management skills
  • Mindful and self-reflective
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Adaptable and flexible
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Resourceful
  • Sound decision-making skills
  • Accountable and dependable
  • Networking and relationship-building skills
  • Creative and innovative
  • Ability to work both independently and within an interdisciplinary team
Job Duties and Responsibilities Clinical

Working with children and youth who are living with mental health challenges, in addition to families/guardians and community, duties include, but are not limited to:

  • Providing comprehensive, person-centered assessment, counselling, and discharge
  • Collaboratively working with other Agency-assigned staff and committed to limiting service duplication, maintaining continuity of care through coordinated care planning, and achieving clear and consistent communication with clients and/or their families/guardians
  • Providing psycho-education, information, and referral
  • Facilitating the removal of barriers to care and connection to services through the Access Network and liaising with the most appropriate physician(s), community agencies, and/or care providers
  • Co-facilitating psycho-educational and/or support groups and discussion workshops for children, youth, and families/guardians
  • Assessing, intervening, and developing individualized safety plans when imminent risk has been identified
  • Ensuring the protection and rights of children and families/guardians under applicable legislation, Standards of Practice, and NOSP policies and procedures
  • Supporting mental health assessments and actioning psychiatrist recommendations
  • Maintaining a client caseload consistent with expectations of the role
  • Engaging in ongoing assessment and evaluation of clients' progress using standardized assessment tools and evidence-based methodologies
  • Documenting all client engagement and progress in the electronic client clinical record
  • Maintaining confidentiality and working consistent with ethical guidelines of the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers or applicable College
  • Participating in clinical supervision and performance enhancement processes
  • Developing personal goals for continued learning and ongoing development
  • Assisting, precepting, and providing support for colleagues, students, and others to enhance and further develop clinical practice
Administrative
  • Participate as an active and contributing member of the NOSP team
  • Participate in team and agency staff meetings, actively contributing to discussion, planning, and problem-solving
  • Participate in agency change initiatives
  • Participate in research and program evaluation projects within the agency
  • Contribute to agency-wide activities and initiatives (e.g., committees, working groups, agency planning days, etc.)
  • Familiarize yourself and work in alignment with agency policies and procedures, College Standards, and governing legislation
  • Maintain up-to-date documentation within the agency's electronic client information system
  • Actively engage and represent the Agency at educational, career, and other health-care-related community fairs and events, as needed
Occupational Health and Safety
  • Follow all policies and procedures to ensure personal safety and the safety of others
  • Report any observed health and safety risks to the immediate manager or designate
  • Perform additional duties as required to support the effective operation of the Children Services Program
Qualifications and Requirements The Must-Haves
  • Education that grants eligibility or qualifying status for regulated membership from one of the six colleges governed by the Psychotherapy Act, 2007, and the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 (RHPA)
  • Ability to actively engage with children, youth, and families while fostering sustainable and meaningful interpersonal professional relationships
  • Proven knowledge in utilizing evidence-based and evidence-informed assessments, counselling techniques, and discharge planning
  • Demonstrated skill in developing goals and plans of care for children, youth, and families
  • Knowledge and hands-on experience in implementing clinical interventions
  • Sound knowledge of the child protection system in Ontario and relevant legislation
  • Knowledge of and experience with clinically sound documentation standards
  • Understanding of the Personal Health Information Protection Act (PHIPA)
  • Ability to organize and multi-task competing priorities
  • Awareness and commitment to valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion
  • Understanding of intergenerational trauma in Indigenous communities
  • Clear understanding of systemic racism and oppression
  • Advanced skills in oral and written communication
  • Working knowledge of technology, including Microsoft Office Suite
  • A valid Ontario Driver's Licence and appropriate insurance coverage
The Nice-to-Haves
  • Membership in a Regulated Profession, in good standing
  • Three years of experience in a mental health and/or developmental services agency
  • Knowledge of community health and social services across the District of Thunder Bay
  • Familiarity with evidence-based therapy approaches (e.g., CBT, SFT, DBT, Mindfulness)
  • Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
  • Ability to speak French
Before Starting With Us

As our work puts us in direct contact with vulnerable persons in our community, the successful candidate must complete or obtain the following before the commencement of their employment:

  • A Vulnerable Sector police check
  • North of Superior Counselling Programs is an equal-opportunity employer
About Us

Are you seeking exceptional experience working to improve mental health and social well-being in rural communities utilizing a generalist approach? Look no further than North of Superior Counselling Programs (NOSP)!

At NOSP, we are a non-profit multi-service agency dedicated to working together to optimize health and well-being throughout the lifespan. We strive to provide equitable, accessible, and client-driven services that make a real difference in the District of Thunder Bay.

Our services include on-site individual and group-based counselling and/or case management for mental health and addictions, school-based counselling, parental support, and access to specialized services like assessment and referrals for live-in treatment programs. We also provide supportive roles in formal on-site and virtual psychiatry and psychology diagnosis and assessments, as well as housing case management with rental supplement support programs.

Through our incredibly dedicated volunteers, we provide enrichment and social engagement (EASE) to adults (18+) with a physical disability or older adults (55+).

Visit our website at http://www.nosp.on.ca to learn more about how NOSP is making a difference!

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