Job Description

Job Posting Number:

J1125-0165

Job Title:

Mental Health Counsellor

Job Category:

Healthcare Professional

Unit:

Community Mental Health Services

Job Type:

Permanent Part Time

Open Positions:

1

City, Province, Country:

Cornwall, Ontario, Canada

Date Posted:

November 13, 2025

Available Shifts:

Day Shift Monday through Friday - Schedule subject to change

Closing Date:

November 20, 2025

Salary:

$33.94 - $39.07/Hour

Union:

OPSEU



Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH) is an acute care hospital located in Cornwall, Ontario along the scenic St. Lawrence River. CCH provides a full range of acute inpatient, outpatient and community mental health services to a catchment area of 100,000 people from the communities of Cornwall, the United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry and to the Mohawk community of Akwesasne.

With 186 beds, 1320 employees and 180 physicians, CCH offers a wide range of care and services. These include emergency, surgical, medicine and rehabilitation services, mental health and addiction programs as well as a family birthing centre.

At Cornwall Community Hospital (CCH), we are committed to Exceptional Care. Always.

Our mission is: Our team collaborates to provide exceptional people-centered care.

Our work is guided by our ICARE values - Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Engagement - and three strategic directions:


Recovery - Improving access to care, supporting innovation, and maintaining high standards for safety and quality


People - Supporting staff well-being, building a strong and inclusive team, and listening to patients, clients, and care partners


Integration - Working with partners to improve how care is delivered across the health system



Successful candidates will reflect these values in their work and contribute to our mission by delivering safe, compassionate, respectful, and high-quality care and services in a collaborative environment.



This position is for an existing vacancy. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates participating in the recruitment and selection process.
Summary of responsibilities


Reporting to the Manager of Addiction Services, Adult Mental Health and Residential Services the Mental Health Counsellor (MHC) works collaboratively with individuals experiencing mental health issues and concurrent disorders that affect their functioning in some areas such as at home, school/work, and/or in the community. The MHC is responsible for providing stabilization, support, intensive case management, and individual and group counselling. The MHC will primarily be assigned to work with the Safe Beds program and work closely and collaboratively with other care providers to support clients to achieve their treatment goals.


Requirements of the job


2 year College Diploma in human studies Minimum 2 years' experience in mental health and concurrent disorders counselling Minimum 1 years' experience in group facilitation Experience working with clients and families experiencing mental health and concurrent disorders Experience in utilizing a variety of counselling and psychotherapeutic tools, both individually and in group format, including prescriptive programs, problem solving, emotional regulation, techniques for coping with anxiety and stress, social skill development, milieu therapy, fostering life skills, crisis intervention, and coping with acute situations Experience in establishing a therapeutic relationship with clients to improve health outcomes and wellbeing Demonstrated assessment, treatment planning, and discharge planning skills Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with professionals and community partners Ability to work independently Strong written and oral communication skills Good computer skills Certified in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention- Abridged Ability to be organized and autonomous, and have good team-work capabilities Demonstrated regular, punctual attendance Valid drivers' license in good standing and access to a vehicle Training in Crisis Intervention and Suicide Prevention Functional proficiency in both official languages (oral and written in English; oral in French - and testing completed) First Aid/CPR certified

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