Its Counsellor - Sault Ste. Marie, Canada - Algoma Family Services

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JOB SUMMARY:

Intensive Treatment Clinicians use an Intensive Systemic Treatment Model to treat children and youth with complex mental health difficulties.

Utilizing systemic strengths the therapists work to preserve natural family environments and, whenever required, work to reduce the need for out-of-home placement.


MINIMUM EDUCATION/REGISTRATION

  • Bachelor Degree of Social Work, Bachelor of Arts or a degree in the Social Sciences accepted
  • Current registration and in good standing with regulated professional college (RSW, RP) is required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

  • Two years' clinical experience working in a related field preferred
  • Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered

QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Knowledge of familybased interventions, systems theory, child development and behaviour management.
  • Knowledge of empirically based treatment models.
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a treatment team.
  • Knowledge of pertinent legislation, such as The Child, Youth and Family Services Act, The Education Act, The Mental Health Act and the Youth Criminal Justice Act.
  • Proficiency with computers, especially Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, and data MIS.
  • Ability to provide services in both official languages (English/French) an asset.
  • Possession of a valid Ontario Driver's License (minimum of Class G if over the age of 19 and Class G2 license if 19 and under), ability to travel within the district of Algoma and use of a personal vehicle.
  • Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and occasional weekends.
  • Ability to provide services in both official languages (English/French) is an asset.
  • Full COVID19 Vaccination.
This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the OPSEU.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
$31.11-$37.99 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week


Benefits:


  • Company pension
  • Dental care
  • Employee assistance program
  • Extended health care
  • Paid time off

Work Location:
In person

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