About the role

Trauma Counsellor providing counselling for clients of the MOST program at Klinic Community Health. Supporting individuals with opioid dependence through onsite trauma support and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

Provides counselling to individuals accessing the MOST, opioid substance use and treatment program.
Practices and promotes leading practices
Maintains confidentiality and professionalism
Creates a safe(r) space for program participants
Completes intake, assessment, progress reports, summaries, charts and other administrative tasks relevant to the position
Participates in program development, implementation, monitoring and quality assurance
Actively participates in self-development; including evaluations and training opportunities
Engages in regular clinical supervision and program meetings
Connects clients with internal and external resources
Adhere to all agency policies, protocols and best practices
Perform other duties and functions related to job description but not exceeding above stated capacities

Undergraduate degree in the social sciences, graduate degree preferred
A minimum of 2 years direct experience providing in person counselling to children/individuals/ families in a supervised clinical setting
A minimum of 2 years working with children and families
A demonstrative understanding of the following: Intimate partner violence and the impact on family dynamics, crisis intervention, substance use, mental health, self-harm, trauma and unresolved trauma
Awareness and understanding of Strength Based, Person Centered, Trauma Informed, Brief Solution Focused Care and Holistic care practices
Have a thorough baseline understanding of addictions, substance use and Harm reductions models of care.
Knowledge of systems and the impact on children/individuals/families
Experience working within an anti-oppressive lens, demonstrated cultural humility and how privilege, power and intersectionality impact experience of intimate partner violence
Strong clinical assessment skills and the ability to chart accurate documentation using leading practices
Understanding of the role of professional self-reflection in the counselling process
Able to work independently as well as contribute to a collaborative team environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills [verbal and written]
Experience and training in leading support groups is an asset
Knowledge of intergenerational trauma is an asset

Klinic and Shared Health are committed to working towards having a more equitable and diverse workforce at all levels of our organization. We welcome and encourage persons who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve to apply, those who identify as Indigenous, Black, Persons of Colour, 2SLBGTQQIA+, and / or those living with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.