Clinical Counsellor (Child and Youth)

Association for New Canadians is a non-profit, community-based organization dedicated to

the provision of settlement and integration services for immigrants and refugees.

Job Title: Clinical Counsellor (Child and Youth)

Location: St. John’s, NL

Position Type: 1 full-time position

Closing date: April 09, 2025

Reporting to the Mental Health and Health Services Manager, the Clinical Counsellor (Children and Youth) is responsible for providing clinical counselling services to children and youth of ANC families experiencing challenges in mental health, the impact of trauma, and complex psychosocial issues as well as occasional adult counselling as needed. The Clinical Counsellor (Children and Youth) will also be responsible for scheduling individual counselling, drop-in counselling, group sessions, working with families and providing presentations.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Conduct comprehensive client assessments to determine client’s needs and determine appropriate model of counselling


• Perform counselling in individual and group settings


• Refer to and collaborate with the Settlement Team and external community partners for a coordinated effort focused on the client’s overall wellbeing


• Build client relationships to arrive at a position of trust while respecting religious and cultural backgrounds and addressing specific needs


• Maintain case files, statistics, and stakeholder reports according to deadlines


• Request interpretation as needed and schedule counselling appointments


• Actively participate in local and national committees and workshops to share information and build knowledge of best practices


• Develop and perform presentations for clients, staff, and community partners

Qualifications and Experience:

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or counselling


• Experience in clinical counselling


• Demonstrated experience counselling children, youth, and adults who may have experienced challenges such as conflict related trauma, complex medical and psychosocial issues, violence, mental health, and addictions


• Skilled in crisis intervention and conflict resolution


• Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity working with diverse client groups


• Strong presentation and group facilitation skills


• Demonstrated ability to prioritize referrals and multi-task


• Effective prioritization and time management skills


• Knowledge of virtual counselling, documentation, and confidentiality practices


• Competency in case file management


• Ability to work on tight deadlines, prioritize and multitask


• Understanding the principles of cultural humility


• Demonstrated ability to collaborate with team members and community partners


• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills


• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Conditions of Employment:

• Legal authorization to work in Canada 


• Current good standing with the appropriate professional/licensing body 


• Valid class 5 NL driver’s license and daily access to a reliable vehicle is required


• Flexible to work outside of core hours (Monday-Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm)


• Position is subject to a satisfactory Criminal Record Screening and Vulnerable Sector Check from the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary

How to Apply

Please upload a cover letter and resume as one PDF or MS Word document to https://associationfornewcanadians.bamboohr.com/careers/196

Association for New Canadians is committed to the advancement of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. We believe that diversity in our team is a key pillar in the work we do and invite all candidates to discuss their specific skill sets and experience. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request to facilitate this recruitment process.

Visit us on-line at: www.ancnl.ca.