EXTERNAL/INTERNAL POSTING

1 Position available – Child and Family Counsellor

• 1 Temporary position @ 30 hours/week to start immediately to May 31, 2022
• To provide long and short term counselling to children and their families
• To work two evenings until 7:00 pm

Key Responsibility Area – Counselling With Children, Parents and Families

• To function as part of a clinical team
• To work with children using play/art therapy
• To provide teletherapy services (video and/or phone) during COVID-19 pandemic
• To work remotely, other than 1 day a week in office during COVID-19 pandemic
• To provide information and education regarding child development, including sexual and emotional development
• To facilitate counselling groups

Key Responsibility Area – Referral, Information and Consultation

• To provide occasional crisis intervention to clients
• To liaise with other agencies/professionals regarding clients for purposes of consultation or referral

Key Responsibility Area – Community Liaison/Advocacy

• To advocate for and to co-ordinate client services with other agencies and professionals
• To collaborate with MCFD Social Workers on client goals/programs, such as ICM’s as required

Key Responsibility Area – Administration

• Develop an appropriate treatment plan in conjunction with the client and conduct regular reviews of the treatment process
• Maintain client files, recording client visits and key information
• Prepare client progress reports
• Complete all required data collection, including weekly clinical stats
• Submit time sheets and other information as required
• Prepare education handout for parents, clients and community

Key Responsibility Area – Professional Development

• Keep abreast of development in the fields of mental health and online counselling
• Attend specified workshops and conferences
• Network with colleagues and other professionals in the field

Qualifications

• M.S.W. or M.A. /M.Ed./Psychology
• Minimum of two years clinical experience, including work with children and families
• Training and experience in play therapy techniques, sexual abuse counselling and individual and family counselling
• In depth knowledge of child development and sexual abuse dynamics
• Knowledge of child protection and legal systems
• Crisis intervention skills
• Competence and comfort in working with diversity
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a professional team
• Drivers License

Other:

• This position is covered under a collective agreement. 
• Applications are encouraged from equity-seeking groups including Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQI2S individuals, and those from other marginalized and/or underrepresented groups.
• Successful applicants are subject to a criminal record check.  Notarized copy of degree(s) certification required.
• Must have access to a reliable car.

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