Counsellor - Mississauga, Canada - Associated Youth Services of Peel

Associated Youth Services of Peel

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Mississauga, Canada

1 week ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

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 join the following programs:

Job Type:
Permanent Full-time and Temporary Full-time

Location:
Head office in Peel Region. Some programs require travel within Peel Region. The Halton/Peel Counselling Program requires work from other office locations in Halton and Peel Regions.

Union Affiliation:
OPSEU Local 592

Hours of Work: 35 hours a week (Days & Evenings)

Responsibilities:

Provide in person and/or virtual counselling services (in person 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
Participate in weekly or biweekly peer supervision and monthly individual clinical supervision
Work flexible hours related to the needs of the clients, evening work will be required
May transport clients in own vehicle, as required by specific program

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
Access to a reliable vehicle and a Class G Ontario Driver's License is a requirement for specific programs
Fluency in French or a language other than English is considered an asset

Salary Range:
$47,395 - $56,668

Why Join our Team?

We offer an excellent compensation package with a strong focus on health and wellness

We offer our employees:

Flexible work schedule
3 weeks accrued paid vacation and 5 personal days per year
Excellent benefits, including health and dental coverage and Employee Assistance Program
Registered Retirement Savings plan
Comprehensive Clinical Supervision provided
Professional development opportunities within the agency
Employerpaid staff training and development