2SLGBTQQiAAP+ Counsellor (In Person)

Homewood Health™ is Canada's leader in mental health and addiction services and we offer the most comprehensive and integrated continuum of services available in Canada. We are redefining mental health and addiction services to help Canadians live healthier, more productive and more fulfilling lives.

Homewood Health™ is seeking to increase the diversity of its roster of mental health professionals and the availability of services for 2SLGBTQQiAAP+ people. As such, we are seeking registered mental health professionals with specific expertise in culturally competent care and understanding of issues faced by our 2SLGBTQQiAAP+ clients. We encourage individuals with lived experience to apply. As a professional working with Homewood Health™, you provide services in person on an occasional, contract basis for Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).

What you'll be doing
• Provide short-term, highly focused, solution-oriented counseling to address a variety of concerns such as depression, anxiety, interpersonal skills, workplace challenges, relationship issues, stress management and addictions; and structured therapy for depression, anxiety, and trauma based case load
• Provide clinical services from an anti-racism anti-oppression intersectional trauma informed framework, with an understanding of how systems of oppression, including racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, colonialism and others impact individuals
• Able to work with adult individuals, couples, families and children
• Adhere to professional standards and best practices
• Engage in clinical consultation with the clinical management team as required

What we're looking for
• A Master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling or related field (Psychology, counselling psychology, etc), Bachelor of Social Work with significant counselling experience will be considered
• Registration or clinical membership with a relevant professional regulatory body
• Professional liability insurance coverage of $2,000,000 or as otherwise determined by Homewood Health™
• 3 or more years’ of generalist counselling experience, experience working with 2SLGBTQQiAAP+ persons in a counselling setting is preferred
• Lived experience as a member of the 2SLGBTQQiAAP+ community is a strong asset
• Specific training in culturally competent care is an asset
• Proficiency to provide counselling services in either English or French is required
• Counselling proficiency in additional languages is a strong asset
• Ability to use Microsoft Office (Word, Outlook)

Why work with us
We are driven by our values and are passionate about improving lives. We offer competitive wages and professional development opportunities, along with opportunities to engage with a community of clinicians from a variety of professional backgrounds across Canada who are part of our community of practice. Join us and work along-side highly motivated people who are collaborative and focused on delivering seamless services and programs to our clients and customers.

Employment Equity & Closing Statement
In accordance with the various provincial legislation that we operate under, Homewood Health™ is committed to working in collaboration with any team member who may require workplace accommodation in order to successfully perform any or all aspects of their role.