Counsellor, Parent Adolescent - Mississauga, Canada - Associated Youth Services of Peel

Associated Youth Services of Peel
Associated Youth Services of Peel
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Mississauga, Canada

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Associated Youth Services of Peel (AYSP) is an accredited, not-for-profit charitable organization, supporting children, youth and families with mental health and/or youth justice issues.

AYSP's team of professionals bring a wide range of knowledge and professional experience from diverse backgrounds to our workplace. Our teams have a strong collaborative work ethic and we are committed to ongoing professional development. AYSP provides a client-centered, strength-based approach to engage in a manner which is culturally sensitive, non-judgmental and respectful. Working together with our service partners, using a multi-systems perspective, AYSP provides services that are evidence-based and evidence-informed.

We are currently seeking Counsellors to work with 3-4 clients each, within the PACC-P program.


Job Type:
Elect-to-Work Contract


Location:
Head office in Peel Region, with requirements to travel within the Peel Region


Hours of Work:
Flexible, maximum 15 hours per week (days & evenings)


Responsibilities:


  • Provide in person counselling services (may be officebased, homebased and/or in the community)
  • Develop and deliver treatment and/or service plans in conjunction with the client, and at times their parents/caregivers, based upon a comprehensive, strengthbased ecological assessment
  • Maintain professional documentation in the form of assessments, case notes, discharge summaries and statistical information
  • Establish and maintain professional alliances with partner agencies and other service providers
  • Attend 1 hour of monthly individual supervision
  • Work flexible hours related to the needs of the clients, evening work will be required

Qualifications and Experience:


  • Bachelor of Social Work or related undergraduate degree; Master of Social Work is considered an asset
  • Registration within the professional regulating body of either the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) in good standing is required
  • Minimum two years' experience working with children youth and families with mental health needs
  • Knowledge of and experience in clinical modalities, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma
- informed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Mindfulness, and Behaviour Therapy

  • Assessment, goal formulation and treatment planning skills, utilizing a goalfocused, strengthbased approach
  • Knowledge of services available within the child and youth, and adult mental health systems in Peel, and experience in collaborating and advocating on behalf of children, youth and their families
  • Fluency in French or a language other than English is considered an asset

Salary:
Hourly - $31.45
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