Mental Health Counsellor - Education Centre (Temporary, Full-Time 1.0)
The Avon Maitland District School Board is inviting applications for a full-time temporary Mental Health Counsellor position at the Education Centre in Seaforth, Ontario.
Reporting to the Mental Health Services Manager, the counsellor will:
- Co-facilitate the implementation of the Mental Health Strategy;
- Provide individual counselling and support students for mental health and wellness, and addictions;
- Provide group counselling, where desired, for students;
- Provide consultation and support for administrators, teachers, support staff and parents;
- Develop and share materials, and provide professional development for students, staff, parents and the school community;
- Embed and promote mental health literacy, coping strategies, and social-emotional learning in everyday school practices
- Respond to crises and make referrals to services in community agencies; and,
- Provide outreach to community partners to inspire a collaborative approach to mental health within the system of care.
The ideal candidate will have the following qualifications/skills:
- Minimum Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W.); Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) preferred, from an accredited School of Social Work;
- Registration with a college governing mental health professionals;
- Demonstrated knowledge of evidence-based practices in school mental health and experience with the implementation and evaluation of mental health programs and strategies;
- Skilled in psychotherapeutic interventions such as cognitive behaviour therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy, and trauma informed practices;
- Working knowledge of, and/or experience in the education system in Ontario;
- Demonstrated ability to work within a multi-disciplinary team;
- Strong communication and presentation skills;
- Proficiency with software applications such as EMware, Goggle, word and Microsoft Teams;
- Valid driver’s license and personal vehicle;
- Demonstrated experience in developing successful relationships and collaborations with educators, various partners in mental health, and the broader community;
- Knowledge of community services and service pathways to access care; and,
- Crisis intervention training.
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, hours may include evening as needed, 15 continuous months
Rate of Pay: $49.31 - $55.70
Tentative Assignment: Immediately to approximately December 19, 2025 (includes working July and and August 2025)
Interested applicants are requested to apply through amdsb.simplication.com (steps are below) including three supervisory references by 4:00 pm on Friday, September 13, 2024.
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