Therapist

# Organization 

The West Elgin Community Health Centre has served our rural communities for 30 years. We work alongside extraordinary people at the Centre. We are very proud to be a part of an alliance of community health centres across the province where we focus on improving the health and wellbeing of people and communities. We continue to value and advocate for a more inclusive society. We believe that housing, education, food and the environment all play a role in health and well-being. We also believe that language, literacy and poverty should not get in the way of receiving great care. Our team provides primary health care, illness prevention and health promotion services as well as a range of community programs primarily to the residents of Dutton Dunwich and West Elgin municipalities. Our diabetes services are open to anyone and are offered at multiple locations in Elgin County.  We strive for a healthy and supportive work environment valuing compassion, excellence, collaboration, accountability, respect and equity. Our vision supports a vibrant and caring community, people and workplace and is demonstrated by the Centre’s 2021 Healthy Workplace award and 2023 CMHA recognition for workplace mental health initiatives.

# Position Responsibilities

• Perform psychosocial assessment and counseling/therapy to individuals, couples, and families (with a focus on adults and seniors) within the  professional scope of practice. • Act as a client advocate on individual and systemic issues. • Perform case management functions. • Participate in the development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of treatment, education, counseling and health promotion programs and services for individuals, couples, families and the community.  

# Qualifications

• Graduate degree in relevant discipline from a recognized university required. • Current registration with applicable College or Association required. • 3-5 years counseling / therapy experience preferred. • Experience working with adults, children and youth an asset. • Proficiency in current assessment, psychotherapy, and psychosocial counselling techniques and crisis management. • Ability to establish and maintain solid community partnerships. • Familiar with the unique challenges facing rural populations. • Alignment with the Centre’s mission and values is essential. • Verification of full Covid-19 vaccination status or verified medical exemption required. • As we support vulnerable client populations, the successful candidate is required to submit a vulnerable sector police clearance as a condition of employment.