Workforce Planning Board of York Region

Counselor

• Provide short-term therapeutic counselling through in-person and virtual modalities
• Provide short-term counselling to couples and families, including parents and children
• Conduct assessments and develop appropriate counselling goals and service plans
• Support clients with communication, family conflict, parenting challenges, relationship stress, and related issues
• Provide trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive counselling
• Make referrals to internal and external services as needed
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential client case notes and records
• Participate in clinical supervision, case consultation, and team meetings
• Maintain service data for reporting, evaluation, and program improvement
• Liaise and collaborate with community partners and other service providers
• Provide support letters or service confirmation letters where appropriate
• Contribute to program development, evaluation, and continuous improvement

Family Counsellor