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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
- Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
- 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
- Evaluate effectiveness of counselling programs and interventions
- Prepare case histories
- Evaluate clients' progress in resolving identified problems and movement towards defined objectives
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
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