Counsellor

POSTING

This is a Temporary Full-Time position (35 hours per week). The term will conclude on March 31, 2025, with the possibility of extension (many of our recent permanent positions started this way).

Purpose of the Position

Family Service Regina, a community-based, not-for-profit agency, requires an experienced counsellor to work in our General Counselling, EAP Counselling, and Rapid Access Counselling programs. The successful candidate will work within a brief therapy solution-focused framework providing services to families, couples, and individuals. The ability to provide counselling services to children and youth is an asset.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct assessments and provide counselling to children, families, couples, and individuals.
• Demonstrate proficiency in a range of clinical theories, especially solution-focused, client-informed, and brief therapy modalities.
• Proven ability to provide client-informed clinical services with good outcome results.
• Make referrals to other resources where appropriate and liaise with other programs or resources around case management where necessary.
• Seek appropriate consultation as necessary for clinical work and complete detailed and timely clinical documentation.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master of Social Work, Masters of Arts (Psychology), or Master of Education (Psychology).
• Member in good standing with a professional governing body.
• Minimum of two years’ experience with demonstrated knowledge and professional practice skills in frontline services including case management, counselling or clinical services, program management, and/or brief service/crisis intervention.
• Familiarity with a wide variety of evidence-based therapeutic modalities.
• Ability to work collaboratively and respectfully in a team environment.

The successful candidate will be adaptable in approach, well-organized, and proficient in time-management, workload prioritization, and self-directed work planning. A criminal record check and a valid Saskatchewan driver’s license are required. Flexibility is required, including at least one evening per week.

Family Service Regina is committed to an inclusive workplace that reflects the richness of the community that we serve. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, including Indigenous applicants, people of colour, and individuals of diverse gender and sexual orientation.

Closing date: December 13, 2024
Start Date: January 6, 2025, or ASAP
Reply in confidence to Christine Andres - Director - Counselling and Community Outreach at candres@familyserviceregina.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64,656.00 - $74,952.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Master's Degree (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2024-12-13
Expected start date: 2025-01-06