Company:
The John Howard Society of North Island
Details:
The Mental Health Counsellor works as a member of a mental health counselling team that provides intake, assessment, treatment, and crisis intervention to clients attending Foundry.
All Mental Health Counsellors establish supportive and trusting relationships that reduce risk, and promote positive choices within a stepped care model.
The Mental Health Counsellor is a member of, or an ally of, the LGBTQ2S community and works effectively to support LGBTQ2S youth who are experiencing challenges related to their sexuality or gender identity.
Foundry is an integrated youth and young adult service delivery model collaborating with primary health, mental health, substance use, social services, and peer support.
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This is a temporary vacancy that will continue until the return of the incumbent.
This vacancy is covering a medical leave for approximately three months.
There is a possibility that the leave may be extended.
The anticipated end date will be upon the return of the incumbent.
Two weeks' notice will be given when the incumbent is ready to return.
Qualifications & Experience:
Education and/or Experience
A Master’s Degree in counselling psychology or related human/social service field
A minimum of two years recent related experience which should include:
o Experience working with high-risk young people who struggle with mental health and/or substance use issues in a counselling capacity
o Understanding of mental health, addiction, and other abuse issues, and current treatment methodologies, intervention strategies, the change process, and community dynamics
o Demonstrated ability to complete screening and comprehensive assessments for mental health, substance use, suicide, and a range of behavioral risks
o Demonstrated ability to use evidence based intervention strategies for young people presenting with mental health, substance use, and other risks
o Demonstrated understanding of gender-affirming care as well as the challenges that can be experienced by LGBTQ2S young people
o Solid understanding of human services ethics with regard to confidentiality and appropriate boundaries
o Knowledge of harm reduction and trauma informed practice
o Ability to maintain a calm professional approach in crisis situations
o Demonstrated ability to work constructively and cooperatively in a team setting and as part of a multi-disciplinary team