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A Full-Time, Permanent position, primarily responsible to provide mental health counselling services and support to individuals of all ages with ASD and their caregivers/families. This position supports clients in dealing with complex issues and experiencing distress/dysfunction, trauma, cumulative stress and/or problems in daily living related to ASD and mental health matters. Delivery model includes individual and group support. This multifaceted position encompasses building community connections, working with aligned service resources, and community capacity-building through presenting information, education, and training. The candidate must be able to work effectively with minimal supervision and possess a strong desire to work collaboratively with clients, families, and with multidisciplinary team members and stakeholders. There will be considerable opportunity to provide input into program development, planning, implementation and evaluation.
Qualifications:
-A Bachelor's or Master's Degree preferably in Counselling, Psychology, or Social Work; however, all combinations of relevant education and experience considered.
-Professional license/registration with Saskatchewan Association of Social Workers, Saskatchewan College of Psychologists, or Canadian Counsellor and Psychotherapy Association or registration with a mental health association.
-Post-graduate counselling experience with multiple populations including those with autism; and demonstrated knowledge and professional practice skills in frontline services including case management, counselling/clinical services, program management, and brief service/crisis intervention. Clinical training in Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Applied Behavior Analysis is an asset.
-Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in the development, delivery and coordination of ASD-mental health specific treatment programming for individuals of all ages with ASD.
-Valid driver's license and access to a vehicle is required.
Essential Skills
- Oral communication
- Working with others
- Critical thinking
Transportation/Travel Information
- Own vehicle
- Valid driver's licence
Client Population
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Families
- Children
Security and Safety
- Criminal record check (abstract)
Area of Counselling Specialization
- Stress management
- Personal growth and self-development
- Life transitions
- Depression
- Childhood and adolescent issues
- Behaviour disorders
- Anxiety/panic
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