Counsellor/ Psychotherapist

Thunder Bay Counselling is a community-based organization that is widely respected for its progressive work environment and forward-thinking approach; from clinical practices and new technologies to flexible work arrangements and professional development opportunities, Thunder Bay Counselling provides a supportive working environment with competitive compensation and benefits.

AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
• Providing individual, couples or family-based counselling that is rooted in evidence-based practices.
• Conducting clinical assessments and developing individualized treatment plans including discharge planning.
• Participating in ongoing and regular clinical consultation and related clinical activities.
• Maintaining accurate and timely documentation and reports, including collecting relevant data to evaluate client and service outcomes, and the use of measurement based care tools.
• Advocating for and supporting clients in accessing other services

COUNSELLOR/PSYCHOTHERAPIST KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate:
• A sound theoretical framework for working in a variety of areas, with an emphasis on trauma, abuse, depression, anxiety and relationship issues
• Superior communication skills
• Strong analytical and reasoning skills
• Ability to develop and maintain strong relationships
• Attention to detail in collecting and reporting measurement based care data and documenting clinical information in a timely and efficient manner
QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate requires at minimum:
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
• Masters level degree in a social science with three (3) years’ experience preferred
• Solid clinical framework with knowledge in a variety of therapeutic interventions including CBT and DBT
• Knowledge of Indigenous history and culture with ability to provide culturally based interventions
• Bilingual (English/French) preferred

BENEFITS
Benefits include life, accident and critical illness insurance, extended health coverage, dental coverage, Employee Assistance Program, group retirement plan, and Paid Time off benefits (28 days per year at start of employment).