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mental health counsellor

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Employer details Borden Family Resource Centre

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Overview

Languages

English or French

Education

  • Bachelor's degree
  • Applied psychology
  • Social work, other

Experience

2 years to less than 3 years

On site

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Work setting

  • Community service organization
  • Social service or charity agency
  • Counselling, social agency

Responsibilities

Tasks

  • Counsel individuals and groups to achieve more effective personal, social and vocational development and adjustment
  • Perform administrative tasks
  • Maintain accurate records
  • Follow up results of counselling programs and clients' adjustment
  • Deliver presentations at conferences, workshops or symposia
  • Identify additional/alternative services and provide referrals
  • Liaise with community agencies or partners, and identify additional or alternative services and provide referrals

Credentials

Certificates, licences, memberships, and courses 

  • Mental health first aid Certificate
  • Accreditation or registration with the appropriate national, provincial or territorial professional association
  • First Aid Certificate
  • CPR Certificate

Experience and specialization

Computer and technology knowledge

  • MS Excel
  • MS Outlook
  • MS Windows
  • MS Word
  • MS Office

Type of treatment experience

  • Client-centered or humanistic/experiential therapy
  • Crisis intervention counselling

Additional information

Security and safety

  • Criminal record check

Work conditions and physical capabilities

  • Work under pressure
  • Attention to detail

Personal suitability

  • Accurate
  • Client focus
  • Dependability
  • Efficient interpersonal skills
  • Excellent oral communication
  • Excellent written communication
  • Judgement
  • Values and ethics
  • Flexibility
  • Interpersonal awareness
  • Organized
  • Reliability
  • Team player

Benefits

Health benefits

  • Dental plan
  • Disability benefits
  • Health care plan
  • Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

  • Group insurance benefits
  • Life insurance
  • Mileage paid
  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)

Long term benefits

  • Maternity and parental benefits

Other benefits

  • Free parking available
  • On-site daycare available
  • On-site recreation and activities
  • Team building opportunities
  • Parking available

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

  • a Canadian citizen
  • a permanent resident of Canada
  • a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

Advertised until

2026-06-09

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Job market information

mental health counsellor NOC 41301 Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region
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