Trauma and Crisis Counselor/Therapist
We are looking for a counselor with experience in providing support to survivors of trauma, domestic violence or sexual assault. The Counsellor will deliver individual and group counselling to men from diverse communities who have experienced and/or witnessed violence.
The Canadian Centre for Men and Families is a unique mental health and social service facility serving as a hub of programs for boys, men, fathers and their families. Through services, workshops, research, advocacy, outreach and public education, we further a vision which focuses on three critical areas:
1. Reduce suicide among men at high-risk through intervention programs that confront the barriers that men face in seeking help.
2. Empower fathers undergoing separation and divorce through legal clinics and fathering groups that strengthen the father-child relationship, while working to promote positive social attitudes toward fatherhood.
3. Support men who are experiencing domestic abuse and other forms of trauma while working with other agencies to improve services for this population.
Responsibilities:
- Provide trauma-informed counselling to men and their families who have experienced abuse/domestic violence.
- Provide individual support for clients including intake, assessment, case planning and follow-up.
- Support client towards self-efficacy and personal wellness by providing information on the impact of trauma, affirming their resilience and promoting thoughtful informed decision-making
- Maintain up to date, accurate documentation
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW); Master of Social Work (MSW) an asset; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered
- 3 years counselling and/or group work experience with men and children affected by abuse
- Knowledge of various counselling methodologies and their application to resolving trauma
- Competence in working with men from diverse backgrounds
- Flexibility in work hours
- Previous counselling experience preferred
- Criminal records’ check and Child/Youth Intervention Check (current within past 3 months)
- Proficient in MS Office, (Outlook, Word, Excel) and case management database
The Mental Health counsellor will provide services and support to men and families with a broad range of mental health, emotional health and substance use issues, assessment time-limited individual, couple, and family counselling.
CCMF will once again offer the Fathering After Separation or Divorce (FASD) program, dedicated to divorced or separated fathers. The ‘Fathering After Separation or Divorce program will provide a broad range of knowledge, resources and skills for fathers looking to maintain a strong relationship with their children following a divorce or separation.
The Canadian Centre for Men and Families is a unique mental health and social service facility serving as a hub of programs for boys, men, fathers and their families. Through services, workshops, research, advocacy, outreach and public education, we further a vision which focuses on three critical areas:
1. Reduce suicide among men at high-risk through intervention programs that confront the barriers that men face in seeking help.
The Canadian Centre for Men and Families is a unique mental health and social service facility serving as a hub of programs for boys, men, fathers and their families. Through services, workshops, research, advocacy, outreach and public education, we further a vision which focuses on three critical areas:
1. Reduce suicide among men at high-risk through intervention programs that confront the barriers that men face in seeking help.
