Full Time Counsellor

• Provide individual, couple, family and group counselling using strength-based and family-centred practices for all Willowbridge clients
• Use measurement based care in collaboration with clients to measure progress and track recovery rates
• Provide counselling services to women and children affected by domestic violence, including safety planning, advocacy and, as appropriate, referrals to other community services and resources
• Work in collaboration with other community agencies and other program teams for individual case management and referrals
• Provide rapid access counselling services to participants of the Ontario Works program including seamless coordination of services, case conferencing and collaboration across services to ensure a continuum of care approach
• Provide counselling to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
• Provide educational workshops and facilitate group work as required
• Maintain and complete necessary paperwork, including case notes, reports and statistics, in accordance with agency timelines and documentation requirements
• Actively participate in supervisions, team and all staff meetings, agency outreach activities and other projects as assigned
• Assume responsibility for professional development through reading, participation in internal training and supervision, and attendance at professional conferences and workshops
• Ensure that conduct is in accordance with the Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice of the governing body of their profession, and that all applicable legislation is adhered to
• Comply with the policies of Willowbridge including those pertaining to the confidentiality of client information
• Represent the agency in a positive manner with clients, colleagues and the community at large
• Attend supervision meetings with the Manager for the purpose of client case review and case management, review of work expectations and performance evaluation

• Master of Social Work Degree (or equivalent) and Registration with the appropriate professional
• Experience providing individual, couple and/or family therapy, using strength-based, narrative counselling approaches
• Working from an anti-oppressive, trauma and attachment informed lens
• Experience and a passion for providing counseling to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD)
• Ability to lead discussions, conceptualize and communicate effectively
• Experience in providing short-term, single session therapeutic
• Strong assessment and liaison skills, effective problem solving and conflict management skills
• Ability to manage multiple demands in a manner that facilitates
• Proficient competency with Microsoft Office and Client Database
• Ability to offer at least one evening till 7:30pm and up to 2 days in office if requested
• Excellent communication and interpersonal

Special training or experience in group education and program design is an asset

• 4-day workweek and work 32 work hours a week with no salary reductions
• Generous vacation package starting at 18 paid days per fiscal year (approx. 4.5 weeks), all statutory holidays, and additional paid days for a week-long holiday office closure
• Accrue 1.4 cumulative sick-days per month that build into a sick-day accrual bank
• Comprehensive health and dental plan including a $1000 health care spending account and a matching RRSP program
• Flexible work hours to support work–life balance
• Funded professional development, training, and certification opportunities as available
• A management team that advocates for the wellbeing of staff, clients, and the community
• Opportunity to be a change-maker in a positive, collaborative workplace that values leadership, innovation, and creativity