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counsellor, job @ Dunham House

Dunham (QC), CanadaOnsiteFull-timePosted 4 days ago

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*Job Summary*

Dunham House is a residential treatment centre specializing in addiction and concurrent mental health disorders. Our programs are offered in English and provide individualized and evidence-based care at our serene campus in Quebec?s Eastern Townships.

Our dual diagnosis program integrates substance use treatment while supporting complex mental health needs with our network of clinical professionals.?

*We are looking for a compassionate, knowledgeable, and charismatic clinician *to provide top-quality care to our residents navigating addiction recovery and mental health challenges.

Our approach to supporting residents is rooted in a *person-centered, integrative model* that incorporates both *evidence-based* and *holistic* care strategies to meet the needs of the diverse population we serve.

Our counselling program includes, but is not limited to, *Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)*, *Motivational Interviewing (MI)*, *Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)*, *Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT-informed)*, *Internal Family Systems (IFS-informed)*, as well as *mindfulness practices*, *solution-focused strategies*, and *life-skills training*.??

Counselling at Dunham House is grounded in *Five Core Clinical Foundations: Recovery Foundations; Exploration of Self and Identity; Understanding Relationships; Reframing Survival & Resilience; Core-Beliefs, Narratives, and Meaning. *

*Key Responsibilities*

* Facilitate daily *Group Counselling*?sessions * Develop and facilitate daily *Educational/Skills Workshops* * Manage a caseload of up to 8 clients for weekly *Individual Counselling Sessions* * *Maintain accurate records, reporting, and intervention plans* according to Dunham House protocols and best practices.? * *Review and evaluate clients? progress* with measurable goals described in intervention?plans.? * Attend required *supervision and continuing education opportunities *to expand knowledge and skills.? * Participate in *required clinical case conferences and staff meetings*.? * *Perform other related duties* as requested by the immediate supervisor you report to.?

*Required Skills*: -Active listening and intervention skills -Time management -Responsible and organized -Ability to work both independently and within a team-oriented approach -Ability to work in crisis situations

*Qualifications*: -A Master?s degree in a counselling-related field, or a Bachelor?s degree (B.A.) in a counselling-related field with 2 years of clinical experience, or a college degree (DEC) in a counselling-related field with 5 years of clinical experience.? -Bilingual (asset) with fluency in English -CPR certification (asset)

*Schedule:*

* 7.5-hour in-person shifts (part-time to fulltime) * Occasional weekend shifts * *Start date*: August 15

Pay: $29.00-$32.00 per hour

Benefits: * Casual dress * Discounted or free food * Flexible schedule * On-site parking * Paid time off * Wellness program

Work Location: In person

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