Clinical Counsellor

Summary:

The Clinical Counsellor is responsible for case management and providing resource-based counselling to adult individuals who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health and/or substance use concerns, and related challenges.  The work takes place in the office, people’s homes and in the community. 

Summary of Duties:

• Provide counselling to individuals and families in managing current risks and crisis and to increase their effectiveness in dealing with future concerns and/or challenges.


• Work collaboratively with the persons served while providing case management and risk assessment, goal setting, planning, counselling, closure and where appropriate, follow up.


• Coordinate/collaborate with other service providers and stakeholders.


• Maintain appropriate and timely documentation of individual service information tracking systems.


• Participate in regular quality assurance reviews, case and team. Consultation/supervision and meetings as required.

Qualifications Required:

• A graduate degree in counselling, social work, psychology, or a related field.


• At least 1 year counselling experience specifically with adult, substance use and mental health issues.


• Capacity to work from more than one modality (e.g., EMDR, CBT), knowledgeable in counselling theories and practices, risk assessment and case management.


• Excellent oral and written communication skills.


• Use of personal automobile required.

Start Date:                 Immediately

Contract End Date:   One year from the start date

Location:                   Tricities

Hours of work:          35 hours per week (flexible to be scheduled with supervisor, some evenings may be required)

Post Closing date - July 16, 2025 (Open until Filled)

Our Organization

SHARE is an accredited non-profit, independent, community-based organization providing leadership and programs in response to the social needs of the residents of the Tri-Cities (Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore and Belcarra), New Westminster and adjacent communities.  SHARE Family & Community Services exists to Connect, Engage, and Strengthen Individuals and Families.

To learn more about SHARE Family & Community Services:

• watch this video https://vimeo.com/316966573


• Visit our website at  https://sharesociety.ca/