Mental Health Counsellor - Toronto, Canada - Sherbourne Health

Sherbourne Health

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Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

internal/external posting

job title
:
Mental Health Counsellor, Wellness Hubs - High Priority Neighbourhood Initiative

job ID #:

IHS MHC WHHPNI

department:
Integrated Health Services

reports to:
Program Manager

salary range:
CS4 $ $39.65 per hour

status:
Part-Time, Contract until 31 March 2024

hours: 23 hours per week

Who we are:

Sherbourne is a leading provider of quality health care and transformative support to people who face social, economic and other systemic barriers.

Our mission is to advance the equity and quality of care and services and to improve health for underserved communities.

This is done through primary health and chronic disease services; health promotion and education; outreach and social supports; and mental health services.

Sherbourne provides innovative health care and social services to the diverse urban population of southeast Toronto.

While our doors are open to everyone, we focus on people who are homeless or under-housed, 2SLGBTQ, and newcomers to Canada.

We are funded by the Ministry of Health, Toronto Central LHIN, Ministry of Child and Youth Services, City of Toronto and many generous companies, groups and individuals.

Working at Sherbourne
At Sherbourne Health, we care about our staff and recognize that our biggest strength is our people. We have a solid commitment to life-long learning which is demonstrated through our professional development program. We invest in collective work and staff training to improve client care.

We supplement this by creating a low-barrier work environment built on equity and respect, while working together in caring, cohesive teams and providing opportunities for advancement.

we believe in work-life balance and offer:

A competitive salary.
Membership in Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP).

about the role:

The Mental Health Counsellor is part of the Wellness Hubs Clinics within the Downtown East OHT.

The Wellness Hubs aim to promote the health and wellness of communities by enhancing access to preventive care, primary care, mental health services, and community support services.

The Wellness Hubs Clinics partner with the Regent Park Health Centre.

The Mental Health Counsellor will conduct assessments and provide support services to individuals, couples, or families. Additionally, the mental health counsellor will develop, implement, and evaluate short-term treatment plans.

This role will involve both one-on-one and group work, providing culturally competent support, assisting clients in accessing community support, conducting outreach, and engaging with the community.

Collaboration with partners and other stakeholders is essential to offer mental health services in accessible community spaces.

day to day responsibilities:

Direct Service:

Provides holistic assessment and support services to individuals presenting with mental/ emotional health or substance use issues.
Ensures that appropriate treatment plans are developed, implemented, and evaluated in collaboration with clients.
Monitors client progress adjusting plans as necessary, links to and coordinates required services while coordinating client care.
Offers counseling or therapy services within a 25session service model directly or makes referrals to a more suitable service outside Sherbourne
Assists clients to access community supports, housing, welfare, legal or other social or health services and advocates on their behalf where needed.
Active member of a multidisciplinary team:
Participates in regular client conferences;
Engages in discussion of possible resolutions to client care issues;
Discusses initiatives and improvements to increase the quality of service provided to clients.
Works with clients and community groups to diminish social isolation and promote participation in community networks and activities.
Provides clients with opportunities to evaluate their progress and make choices regarding treatment/healing alternatives.
Develops, delivers and evaluates groups or workshops in partnership with other staff or other community organizations.
Assists clients to access community supports, housing, welfare, legal or other social or health services and advocates on their behalf where needed.
Completes forms, reports, and statistics as required by professional guidelines and Sherbourne policies.
Communicates effectively with other team members/caregivers to ensure optimum care within the boundaries of confidentiality and appropriate disclosure.
Acts as a resource to staff regarding mental health issues and participates with the multidisciplinary team in care planning.
Participates actively in the training of students from all disciplines.

Administration

Ensures that required documentation is available on the client's health record in a timely manner that meets professional standards of practice.
Performs administrative tasks as related to the position, such as time man