About Cumberland County Transition House Association (CCTHA)
The Cumberland County Transition House Association provides a continuum of supports and services to individuals through three main programs: Autumn House, supports, services, programs, and short term shelter for women and their children who are dealing with DV/IPV; New Directions, supports, services, and programming for men who are using DV/IPV in their lives and want to change; and Lilac Place: Resources for Women (and women identified), supports, programs, and services for women, women identified, and non binary people to help empower. The CCTHA has contracted with Avalon Sexual Health Centre of Nova Scotia to provide support to all genders affected by sexualized violence in Cumberland. Since 1986, we have advocated for survivors and worked to provide a safe space through a variety of services. We are deeply committed to trauma-informed, feminist, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive practices that center equity, diversity, inclusion, and reconciliation. We are a workplace that is dedicated to fostering a collaborative, supportive, and trauma-informed staff environment.
About the Role
Trauma Therapists provide individual and group therapeutic counselling services to individuals of all gender identities, aged 15 years and up, who have experienced sexualized and gender-based violence. Therapy services are offered in-person, via phone, and online.
Responsibilities
Provide individual trauma therapy counselling sessions for clients in all stages of our work
Co-facilitate group-based trauma therapy sessions when available and as scheduled
Provide supportive and information-based sessions to non-offending parents and partners
Participate in regular individual supervision and team peer consultation sessions
Record and maintain up to date formal client records in accordance with professional college requirements
Enter and maintain updated client profiles and client session statistics on Jane app
Ensure inactive client files are closed in a timely manner
Assist with maintaining intake and waitlists as needed
Collaborate with internal and external community partners to ensure smooth referrals and client bridging between programs
Network and strengthen professional relationships and referrals with key external organizations
Ensure therapy skills remain updated in accordance with professional College requirements
Ensure ongoing training around trauma-informed and culturally relevant best practices
Provide occasional community-based training and presentations when time and resources allow
Contribute to organizational culture by attending team meetings, serving on committees or working groups, providing input and feedback on new policies and procedures, and/or participating in community events as appropriate.
Supervise placement students as appropriate.
Other duties as required.
Qualifications
Graduate level degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychotherapy, or Psychology and registered with associated regulatory body (NSCSW, NSCCT)
3+ overall years of experience in providing individual counselling, crisis support, and advocacy
Experience working with diverse and marginalized populations is essential
1+ years of post-graduate specialized experience related to sexual assault/abuse with a focus on therapeutic counselling considered an asset
Advanced training, knowledge, and skills in working with complex relational trauma and dissociation considered an asset
Strong knowledge of local community organizations and systems to facilitate referrals, collaboration, and networking is preferred
Ability to engage and remain present with people who are highly activated in crisis states
Knowledge of the intersectional dimension of systemic inequalities, including but not limited to racism, colonialism, sexism/misogyny, homophobia, transphobia, classism/poverty, ableism, ageism, etc.
Demonstrated experience in networking, advocating and collaborating to improve marginalized populations' access to services
Proven ability to work as part of a collaborative team following relational values and practices
Able to consult with supervisor in addressing challenging client situations and in monitoring and addressing vicarious trauma
Psychological Demands
Working with clients who are at different stages of emotional healing and recovery
Assisting and supporting clients experiencing extreme crisis states
Manage a full-time caseload of clients who have experienced sexual assault/abuse
Exposure to systems causing re-traumatization and secondary harm
Vicarious trauma impacts due to the inherent risk associated with providing direct services to individuals who have experienced sexualized violence
Why Work for CCTHA?
We recognizes and values the complexity and skill required in providing support to historical and acute traumas. As a proudly anti-oppressive workplace we are committed to fostering an organizational culture that actively promotes healthy work-life balance and invests in the support and growth of staff. This includes:
20 paid vacation days
Employer shared extended health benefits and pension
Employer paid professional development
Internal practice groups and Clinical Supervision
Supportive and responsive team regarding vicarious trauma, compassion fatigue and burnout
Working Conditions
Hours: 35 hours/week with occasional evening work subject to approval
Location: This position is located in Amherst in our Lilac Place: Resources for Women space (10 Lawrence Street)
Compensation: $65,280 - $80,377.08 per annum
CCTHA is committed to building a diverse staff team and encourages applications from candidates from equity-deserving groups who bring important perspectives to this work. Members of equity-deserving groups face collective barriers to participating in society due to historic, social, attitudinal, and environmental marginalization based on race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, economic status, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, and other systemic challenges to equal access, opportunities and resources. Avalon supports leadership and employment opportunities for all gender identities.
To Apply
Please send your resume AND cover letter in one file to dferris@autumnhouse.ca. Applications will be accepted until 5pm on Tuesday, October 14th , 2025.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: $65,280.00-$80,377.00 per year
Benefits:
Casual dress
Company pension
Dental care
Employee assistance program
Extended health care
On-site parking
Paid time off
Experience:
individual counselling, crisis support, and advocacy: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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