Clinical Counsellor_Spanish Problem Gambling

Scheduled Weekly Hours

• 21
• Union:
• No
• Work
• Shift:
• Remote
• Type:
• Duration: June 29, 2026-March 31, 2027

Job Description

• This is a contract position scheduled to work 21 hours per week, ending March 31st, 2027*
• DUTIES Facilitates intake and conducts psychosocial assessments for individuals harmed by Gambling, Gaming or excessive technology use. Provides crisis intervention. Provides counselling to women and their dependents who have experienced abuse. Provides counselling to individuals, couples and families harmed by gambling, technology use or gaming. Designs and delivers short-term treatment plans utilizing trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, harm reduction strategies, relapse prevention techniques, and abstinence-based approaches. Provides individual, couples and family counselling to individuals, couples and families. experiencing personal, emotional or mental health problems. Co-facilitates Partner Assault Response intervention group. Conduct off-site clinical visits. Makes referrals to appropriate health/mental health and social service agencies. Liaises with other organizations and service providers. Enters statistical client data in Catalyst and COSTI’s client database and prepares quarterly report. QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor of Social Work or equivalent with one (1) year of clinical counselling experience. Experience in facilitating group counselling. Sound culturally competent clinical skills. Ability to speak Spanish fluently is a requirement. Excellent presentation skills. Knowledge of mental health disorders, treatments and psycho social interventions. Knowledge of Trauma theory and recovery. Knowledge of intimate partner abuse and its impact on the safety and well-being of women and their dependents. Knowledge of problem gambling, gaming disorders, problem technology use, and effective interventions to reduce harm. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Sensitive to and aware of the social problems facing refugees and immigrants. Must have access to a vehicle. STARTING SALARY RANGE: $36,057 to $38,806 per annum (Prorated 21 hrs/wk) + Benefits We currently do not use artificial intelligence or automated systems to screen or evaluate job applications COSTI encourages applications from individuals reflecting the diversity of our community. COSTI is committed to fair and accessible employment practices and when requested, will make reasonable effort to accommodate people with disabilities during the recruitment and assessment processes when filling positions.