Job Description

UNION JOB POSTING # 779

Position Title:

Mental Health Counsellor "C"

Vacancies:

1

Reports To:

Longer Term Services

Posting Date:

September 2 - 8, 2025

Status:

Full-Time Regular

Start Date:

Immediate

Hours:

35-hours per week

Salary Range:

$28.05 - $35.06 per hour

About CMHA Niagara


CMHA, Niagara is a non-profit, charitable organization committed to promoting mental wellness and to improving the lives of people in its service area who have mental illness as well as their families. CMHA Niagara achieves its mission through a number of programs and services.


CMHA, Niagara is committed to a recovery philosophy which focuses on the potential for people with mental illness to lead full, productive and engaged lives in their communities. The Branch works in partnership with many others who share in the commitment to supporting the broad determinants of health.

Position Summary

The Mental Health Counsellor support Longer Term Services by providing clinical assessment, treatment and treatment planning to individuals who present with a mental illness and/or other disabilities (e.g. concurrent, dual diagnosis) that are affecting their day-to-day life. The intent is to ensure client safety and to assist individuals to become self-sufficient in the community in keeping with the principles of recovery.

Essential Job Functions

Develops and provides psycho educational and clinical groups, including DBT skills and DBT comprehensive; Provide evidence-informed screening, assessment, treatments and treatment planning; Determines eligibility for CMHA Support within Housing programs via assessments and treatment planning. Participates in regular clinical team meetings, housing assessment meetings and DBT consult meetings. Partners with other service providers for further program development (e.g. Multicultural Centre, Family Practice Centres, etc.); Develops support systems and services within the community including the facilitation of client and family support groups; Acts as an advocate for client and mental health programs in the community; Participates in the referral and intake process and ensures proper documentation and files are maintained and up to date for each individual; Inputs all information into required data systems.

Essential Job Requirements

Successful completion of a university undergraduate degree program in the human service field or accredited community college diploma in the Social Service Worker program; 2 to 3 years of employment experience in the mental health field; Clinical knowledge and experience in application of clinical therapeutic techniques (i.e. Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) Brief Solution Focus, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma Informed Care); Registered as either a Registered Social Worker, Registered Social Service Worker, Registered Nurse, Nurse Practitioner, or Registered Occupational Therapist and good standing and adheres to all standards of practice as per the College; Maintain accurate and timely documentation and reports in adherence with Regulatory College and program-specific CMHA Niagara policies, including collective relevant data to evaluate client and meet funder outcomes; Certified in the following safety courses: Crisis Intervention (i.e. NVCI, Safety Care, CPI or Safe Management), Standard First Aid - CPR C - AED, and Suicide Prevention (ASIST); Strong written and verbal communication and organizational skills; Proof of COVID-19 vaccination or verification that you are unable to be vaccinated; Must have access to a reliable personal vehicle; Current valid class 'G' driver's license; A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check); Actual life experience and/or lived experience with mental illness or addictions an asset; Bilingualism, particularly proficiency in French, would be considered a valuable asset.




CMHA Niagara is a culturally competent organization and is committed to building an inclusive community that respects the dignity and independence of candidates with multicultural and diverse backgrounds, multilingual abilities, and experience with the 2S&LGBTQQIA+ community. Candidates with this background would be considered an asset.





CMHA Niagara is committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities. Please see the AODA section of our website at, www.cmhaniagara.ca for further details or contact our Human Resources department for any information in an alternate format.




If you are interested in applying for this position, it is your responsibility to ensure your application is received by Human Resources no later than 4:00 p.m. on September 8, 2025.

Our Mission


Our purpose is to strengthen mental wellness in the Niagara community.

Our Vision


A Niagara where mental health is recognized, supported and optimized.

Our

Values


Our core values will be embedded in everything we do. They will guide and define how we work with each other, our partners, and our clients and their supports, to enhance access to mental health and addictions supports in Niagara: adaptive, collaboration, ethics and inte

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Education

PreferredCollege Diploma or better Bachelor's degree or better
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Licenses & Certifications

RequiredPolice Check Driver's License

PreferredCrisis Intervention ASIST * First Aid/CPR/AED