Job Description

Mental Health Counsellor, 0.6 FTE In Person/Hybrid

Niagara North Family Health Team, Niagara on the Lake/St. Catharines Ontario

The Niagara North Family Health Team is an integrated, collaborative family health team providing excellent care to patients in the Niagara Region. Our vision is to work with our patients and families towards optimizing their health status and well-being. Our focus is on health care, health promotion, disease prevention and chronic disease management.

Description:

The Niagara North Family Health team is looking for a creative, innovative and highly motivated Mental Health Counsellor with experience in the delivery of mental health services to work in our collaborative care model. The position has the opportunity to work both in-person and virtually (hybrid work). This individual will complement our team in the delivery of individualized counselling. Finally, this position provides opportunities for individual and group-program innovations in the area of mental health.

Qualifications:

Masters Degree in Social Work or a Master's level counselling/psychology degree Registered with College of Social Workers or other relevant Registered College Counselling/therapy experience preferably in a community setting working with a diverse range of presenting issues Experience in managing patients who have experienced complex trauma Training in EDMR an asset Proficiencies in assessment, psychotherapy, and psychological counselling techniques for working with individuals, couples and families over a wide range of ages Previous experience teaching and facilitating groups and asset, online and/or in-person. Superior leadership, organization, research, evaluation, time management, communication and interpersonal skills Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment Training and experience using cognitive behavioural therapy and mindfulness-based approaches such as acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) and mindfulness based cognitive therapy (MBCT). Strong knowledge of community resources in mental health MINT Memory Clinic Training an asset Familiarity with Mac OS environment and prior experience and knowledge of the electronic health record an asset Teaching and experience facilitating groups an asset Ability to work independently and cooperatively in a busy multidisciplinary team
Please be advised that all candidates are required to undergo a background verification/criminal reference check. Please enquire regarding any need for accommodation for those individuals with disabilities interested in applying for this position.

Send resume and cover letter to Stephen Szeplaki, Executive Director, Niagara North FHT by Friday August 22, 2025 - sszeplaki@niagaranorthfht.ca

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: $36.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

Company events Company pension Dental care Extended health care Flexible schedule Life insurance On-site parking Paid time off Work from home
Work Location: Hybrid remote in St. Catharines, ON L2R 1R5

Application deadline: 2025-08-22
Expected start date: 2025-09-08