CONNECT COUNSELLOR - TORONTO

Canadian Hearing Services•Toronto, ON

3d•CA$79,389 - CA$79,389•Onsite

About The Position

Canadian Hearing Services (CHS) has an opening for a Connect Counsellor. Reporting to the Associate Director, Mental Health and National Expansion, the Connect Counsellor is responsible to screen, assess, and provide ongoing client therapy, counselling, and case management to culturally Deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing customers. The incumbent will work closely with Counselling team members to educate, consult, and build partnerships with service providers and consumers regarding Mental Health and issues related to culturally Deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing communities. This is a full-time permanent position, working Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. This posting is due to an existing vacancy.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Social Work/Counselling Psychology or equivalent
Member of a regulated college (Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario)
Minimum of 3-5 years’ work experience in mental health, clinical social work or equivalent (preferably with an adult psychiatric population)
Successfully developing and facilitating psychoeducational workshops for clients and training for service providers
Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Sense of urgency and ability to handle a pressurized environment
Ability to manage a varied workload with competing priorities and deadlines
Legally eligible for employment in Canada

Responsibilities

Screen, assess, and provide ongoing client therapy, counselling, and case management to culturally Deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing customers.
Work closely with Counselling team members to educate, consult, and build partnerships with service providers and consumers regarding Mental Health and issues related to culturally Deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing communities.