Mental Health Counsellor

Written By Craig McKenzie

1.0FTE Contract Position (35 Hours/Week)
2025-02

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A Child and Youth Worker Diploma, or alternative Diploma or Degree which is determined to be equivalent by the Agency.

Minimum Experience:

  • Experience in the delivery of mental health intervention with children, youth, and families.

  • Experience with children and youth who experience behavioral, emotional, and social difficulties.

  • Experience with therapeutic modalities and evidence based/evidence informed practice.

Minimum Skills and Abilities:

  • Excellent assessment, verbal, and written communication skills.

  • Interpersonal skills, problem-solving, critical thinking, and decision-making skills.

  • Reflection and commitment to continuous learning.

  • Possess a valid driver’s licence and have access to a personal vehicle necessary for travel to conduct job duties.

POSTING DATE: January 24, 2025

POSTING END DATE: January 31, 2025, at 4:30 PM

SALARY: $30.15 - $35.32 per hour, + 8% in lieu of vacation and benefits

LOCATION: 129 Kendall Street, Point Edward, Ontario

SHIFT: Standard schedule is Monday to Friday, 8:30AM – 4:30PM (Please note staff may be required to work outside of this schedule)

CONTRACT START: As soon as possible

CONTRACT DURATION: Three (3) years

CONTRACT CONDITIONS: This contract may be terminated with two weeks notice. Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory police record check (Ontario) dated within the last twelve (12) months from the date of the Agency’s request.

Interested applicants are asked to apply to Human Resources by 4:30 p.m. on the posting end date. Please apply via email to hr@stclairchild.ca with subject line “MHC, 2024-10”.

CONTRACT CONDITIONS: This contract may be terminated with two weeks notice. Employment is conditional upon a satisfactory Police Vulnerable Sector Check (Ontario) dated within the last 12 months from the date of the Agency’s specific request.

Interested applicants are asked to apply via email: hr@stclairchild.ca by 4:30 PM on the posting end date with, “2025-02” as the subject line.

We thank you in advance for your interest in St. Clair Child & Youth Services, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with St. Clair Child & Youth Services policy, offers of employment to prospective employees are conditional upon disclosure of satisfactory police check, dated within the last twelve (12) months of the offer, as well as proof of required education and any certifications and/or training.

St. Clair Child & Youth Services welcomes applications from racialized groups, First Nation Inuit or Métis persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

We encourage applications from bilingual applicants proficient in both French and English, as this skill is valuable in enhancing communication and supporting our diverse community.

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are selected to move forward in this application process, please notify Human Resources as soon as possible of your needs.

Craig McKenzie