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              The Regina and Area Sexual Assault Centre is looking for an experienced counsellor who is keen to expand their knowledge and work in gender-based violence and trauma therapy, and contribute to positive systemic change in their community. 
We are a respected community agency providing therapeutic support for children, youth and adult survivors of recent sexual assaults, child sexual abuse and intimate partner violence. The successful applicant will benefit from a supportive work environment, manageable case load, hybrid work environment, professional development and regular clinical supervision.
Duties and Responsibilities
Working collaboratively within a professional and supportive atmosphere, the clinical counsellor is responsible for providing:
*Short and long-term one-on-one therapeutic counselling
*Therapy groups
*Knowledge-sharing with other professionals
*Participation in projects that enhance systemic response
Qualifications
Master's degree in Social Work or Counselling Psychology with 3+ years of mental health experience preferred, or a combination of education, experience and additional training in trauma counselling.
Preference given to those with experience with children and youth.
Required
Client-centered, anti-oppressive, trauma-informed care
Knowledge about gender-based violence, intergenerational, acute and complex traumas
Ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of disciplines
Acceptable criminal record/vulnerable sector check
Registered with a professional licensing body and insurable
Hours and Benefits
33.75 hours/week
Monday to Friday flexible schedule
Comprehensive benefits package, RRSP, generous holiday leave, sick leave and above-average professional development and clinical support.
 
            Essential Skills
      
             - Writing
             - Oral communication
             - Working with others
             - Critical thinking
             - Continuous learning
 
            Credentials (certificates, licences, memberships, courses, etc.)
      
             - Registered Clinical Counsellor
 
            Specific Skills
      
             - Write reports (assessment, follow-up, progress, court reports, etc.)
             - Provide public education
             - Prepare case histories
             - Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
             - Evaluate clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement towards defined objectives
             - Evaluate effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions
             - Develop and implement counselling and intervention programs to assist clients in determining goals and means of attaining them
             - Counsel clients and provide psychotherapy
             - Assess clients' problems
             - Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
 
            Work Setting
      
             - Community service organization
 
            Client Population
      
             - Adolescents
             - Adults
             - Families
             - Children
             - Females
             - Males
 
            Work Location Information
      
             - Various locations
 
            Security and Safety
      
             - Basic security clearance
             - Child abuse registry check
 
            Area of Counselling Specialization
      
             - Somatic therapy
             - Sexual abuse and trauma recovery
             - Crisis intervention
             - Clinical art (including music, drama and play therapy)
             - Anxiety/panic