Thunder Bay Counselling is a local provider of Employee and Family Assistance Programs (EFAP) for workplaces in Thunder Bay and District. We are currently looking for counsellors to support this Program. There are full-time and part-time opportunities available as well as opportunities to join our network of Clinical Affiliates. We'd love to work with you to create an agreement that works best for you! Services are provided in-person in Thunder Bay.
EFAP Counsellors provide therapeutic and evidence-informed interventions for employees and their eligible family members for issues including stress, anxiety, depression, emotional regulation, relationships, grief and loss, and trauma.
Qualifications
Masters level degree in a social science
Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
Five (5) years’ experience providing counselling
Sound theoretical framework for working in a variety of areas, with an emphasis on mild to moderate mental health, relationship issues and trauma
Training and experience in crisis intervention, including assessing for and intervening with risk of harm to self and other
As a part or full-time employee, you will be provided with a flexible work environment, professional development opportunities, a competitive salary ($39.04 to $46.37 per hour), and benefits (for positions working 20 hours per week or more) that include life insurance, extended health, dental, EFAP, short and long term disability, Paid Time Off benefits (28 days per year at start of employment), and group retirement plan with 200% employer contribution. There are opportunities available, ranging from 3 hours to 35 hours per week.
As a Clinical Affiliate, you will be offered flexible contract opportunities that will be adapted to fit your personal or other employment responsibilities. Your caseload as a Clinical Affiliate will be determined by you, based on your availability and other commitments. This opportunity is highly suited for individuals who are seeking a complement to their current job or for retired practitioners who are ready for a new challenge. To be eligible, you must independently be insured for professional liability, have equipment needed to provide the service (including a telephone with confidential voice mail and email) and confidential office/working space. You will be paid $125 per counselling hour.
For more information or to apply, contact Allane Danchuk, Director of Business and Finance, at allane.danchuk@tbaycounselling.com or by phone at (807) 684-1892.
Thunder Bay Counselling celebrates and supports the differences in thoughts, views and beliefs that come from diversity in race, colour, abilities, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, religion, relationship and family status, and socioeconomic backgrounds. We strive for a workforce that is representative at all levels of the people we serve. We encourage and welcome applications from qualified individuals of equity deserving groups. Accommodations are available upon request at any stage in the selection process.
