Therapist - Community Counselling, Youth Support Services

Experience
• Three to four years' experience working with youth, problematic substance use, and psychotherapy

Certifications
• WHIMS, First Aid, Non-violent crisis intervention

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities required to be successful in this position
• Thorough knowledge of substance abuse/addiction, cause and effects, evidence-based models of treatment intervention and their application to diverse youth and family populations
• Experience in individual, family, group and crisis counselling methods with youth participants
• Experience using motivational interviewing, stages of change, and harm reduction strategies, as well as skills in appropriately apply various other counselling approaches and techniques
• Ability to manage self and others through crisis situations in a trauma informed manner, including continuous assessment of participant risk factors and taking steps to ensure participant, staff and community safety
• Comprehensive skills in case management, collaboration, and emergency response
• Must have the skill to verbally de-escalate crises and practice basic self-defence in an unpredictable environment
• Excellent group facilitation skills required to facilitate regular parent/caregiver groups
• Ability to work independently in clinical and community settings
• Ability to manage workload and give priority to tasks
• Ability to interpret and implement organizational policies and procedures
• Ability to make decisions surrounding issues such as risk assessment and duty to report; addiction assessment and treatment planning; occupational health and safety assessments in the field; and exercise good clinical judgement as well as common sense
• Software knowledge in Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc.
• Training in specialized treatment modalities an asset

Requirements
• Vulnerable Sector Police Check
• Valid, unrestricted Class “G” Driver’s licence
• Ministry of Transportation Drivers Abstract
• Required to own/have access to a reliable vehicle
• Employment Medical Form including immunization record and fitness assessment
• Registration and membership in good standing with a regulatory body that provides access to the controlled act of psychotherapy (i.e., CRPO, OCSWSSW, etc.)

Physical Demands
• Hours of work typically consist of weekdays, generally during business hours; however, flexibility required to work evenings and respond to occasional crisis calls from colleagues outside regular business hours is required
• This position works independently within the community, with 24/7 on-call support from colleagues and or the program director
• Constant standing (15%), sitting (70%) and walking (15%)
• Frequent use of mental capabilities and concentration
• Risk of vicarious trauma and compassion fatigue
• Infrequent exposure to environmental hazards, including Hot/Cold and regular environmental variables
• This position requires the person to consistently work with and around others