Brief Counsellor (BR-0122-FT) - Jobs in Barrie, ON

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Job PostingPosting: Internal External Internal/ExternalTITLE: Brief CounsellorRESPONSIBLE TO: SupervisorLOCATION: Barrie and CollingwoodJOB NUMBER: BR-0122-FTPOSTED ON: January 10, 2022POSITION TYPE: Permanent, Full-Time (2 vacancies)HOURS OF WORK: 35 hours per week, travel to Collingwood 2 days per week as requiredUNIONIZED POSITION: OPSEU Local #332COMPENSATION: $32.09 to $35.02 per hourEFFECTIVE DATE: As soon as possibleINTRODUCTION:New Path Youth and Family Services is an accredited children’s mental health agency providing a range of compassionate, innovative and accessible services for children, youth and their families throughout Simcoe County.PURPOSE OF POSITION:To provide evidence based/informed individual, family and group counselling to children, youth and their families in school & throughout the community using a brief model of intervention.QUALIFICATIONS:1. Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.) B.S.W. in progress may be considered.2. Minimum 2 years’ experience working with children, youth and their families in a children’s mental health or related service.3. Experience delivering Walk-in Clinic service model.4. Experience working with evidence based/informed programs.SKILLS AND ABILITIES:1. Youth and family focused; aligns own behavior with the needs, priorities and goals of the organization.2. Takes personal responsibility for enhancing individual and team performance.3. Collaboratively approaches problems from a solutions based perspective by reviewing the viable alternatives and determining the best course of action.4. Recognizes, initiates and adapts to changing conditions and situations in the workplace.5. Embraces a diverse and multi-disciplinary culture.6. Inspires and challenges others to achieve personal and organizational goals.7. Competency and effective use of database and Microsoft Office systems.8. Confident, articulate and professional when communicating verbally and in writing.9. Ability to work in a leadership capacity providing guidance and direction to colleagues.10. Strong clinical problem solving and crisis management skills.11. Demonstrated ability to provide individual, family and group counselling.12. Strong case management and organizational skills.13. Strong assessment skills including risk management.14. French language is an asset.WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:1. Must be able to provide 4 hours per week after 5 p.m. to support the Walk-in Clinic or provide direct service to clients (evening appointments).2. Willingness to travel other agency offices using personal vehicle. Must have valid driver’s license with minimum G2.3. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.Full duties, responsibilities and qualifications for this position are as per the Brief Counsellor Job Description.Applications from members of the collective bargaining unit will be considered first. Non-bargaining unit applicants will be considered should there be no qualified applicants from the bargaining unit.If qualified, please respond by sending your cover letter and resume quoting the following Job Number, BR-0122-FT by 4 pm on Monday, January 17, 2022 to: https://newpath.bamboohr.com/jobs/.In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code New Path Youth & Family Services will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. New Path Youth & Family Services is identified under the French Language Services Act.We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.Quick Apply

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