Job Order Detail

Description

Provides counselling, therapy, & related services to individuals, couples, families, & groups seeking assistance with personal/interpersonal problems, including EFAP clients.  May also provide group therapy sessions & engage in community collaborations.

Full job description at https://familyservice.sk.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Counsellor-Sep-2024-FT-Term.pdf

Duties include:
    Provide counselling, therapy & related services
    Determine needs & goals, & develop service plans
    Participate in program development
    Perform related administrative & record-keeping duties
    Participate in clinical supervision
    Perform work outside of regular operating hours
    Others as assigned

Qualifications:
    Graduate degree in Social Work, Psychology, Educational Psychology or related discipline
    5 yrs of supervised clinical experience
    Eligible for registration with a relevant professional assn

Knowledge:
    Theories/Practices of:
o    interviewing, assessment, & evaluation techniques
o    human development, behavior & change
o    communication & conflict resolution
o    trauma- & violence-informed approaches
    Able to navigate consent with children, youth, & their caregivers
    Able to assess high risk clients (suicidal) & intervene quickly/appropriately
    Experience with evidence-based interventions for children & youth mental health & behavioral concerns
    Able to recognize signs & symptoms of other mental health disorders
    Awareness of & cultural sensitivity to the customs, traditions, spiritual beliefs & philosophy & perspective on family dynamics of Indigenous, immigrant, refugee, & newcomer populations
    Experience in facilitating group work; knowledge of group dynamics
    Able to deal with people experiencing difficult, unusual, &/or challenging situations