Counsellor, Children's Services

Company: North of Superior Counselling Programs

Location: Geraldton, ON

Salary: $62,864.99 - $70,265.87 per annum

Counsellor, Children’s Services – Geraldton CC2024-09

Salary range: $62,864.99 – $70,265.87 per annum

*Potential salary increases may include a sliding scale based on the hire date anniversary and a 1.5% increase effective April 1, 2025, as per the Collective Agreement.

• 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

*Vacation entitlement increases based on the number of years of employment.

Summary

The Counsellor, Children’s Services is a full-time permanent role based on-site, in-person in Geraldton, ON. Working within a Recovery Framework, the Counsellor 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 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 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
• 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

• Providing comprehensive, person-centered assessment, counselling, and discharge.
• Collaboratively working with other Agency-assigned staff to maintain continuity of care through coordinated care planning.
• Providing psycho-education, information and referral.
• Facilitating the removal of barriers to care and connection to services.
• Co-facilitating psycho-educational and/or support groups for children, youth, and families/guardians.
• Assessing, intervening, and developing individualized safety plans when imminent risk has been identified.
• Ensuring that the protection and rights of children and families/guardians are addressed under applicable legislation.
• Maintaining a client caseload consistent with expectations of the role.
• Documenting all client engagement and progress in the electronic client clinical record.
• Participating in the clinical supervision and performance enhancement process.

Administrative

• Participate as an active and contributing member of the NOSP team.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation within the agency’s electronic client information system.

Occupational Health and Safety

• Follow all policies and procedures to ensure personal safety and the safety of others.

Qualifications and Requirements

THE “MUST HAVES”

• Education that grants eligibility or qualifying status, at the time of application, and a commitment to obtain regulated membership from one of the six colleges governed by the Psychotherapy Act, 2007.
• The ability to actively engage with children, youth, and families.
• Proven knowledge in utilizing evidence-based assessments and counselling techniques.
• Sound knowledge of the child protection system in Ontario and relevant legislation.
• A valid Ontario Driver’s Licence is required.

THE ‘NICE TO HAVES’

• Membership in a Regulated Profession, in good standing.
• Three (3) years of experience in a mental health and/or developmental services agency.

North of Superior Counselling Programs is an equal-opportunity employer. We encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.