YW Calgary·Calgary, Alberta
The Outreach Clinical Counsellor provides trauma-informed therapeutic services to individuals impacted by family and domestic violence. They collaborate with community partners and team members to deliver crisis intervention, safety planning, and evidence-based counselling.
The Outreach Clinical Counsellor is responsible for providing therapeutic counselling services to individuals in the community referred through the Equally Safe initiative. As a member of the Outreach team, this position works collaboratively with team members and community partners to support individuals impacted by family and domestic violence. The Outreach Clinical Counsellor will use evidenced-based modalities to deliver trauma-informed services to help individuals understand their struggles and develop strategies to improve their lives.
00am and 6:00pm, and is eligible for a hybrid work arrangement.
What you'll do
Deliver counselling services to individuals in the community referred through the Equally Safe initiative, which serves men, women, and non-binary adults, including those who use violence in their relationships as well as those who experience violence
Provide short-term counselling, ranging from a single-session intervention to up to 12 sessions, with a focus on safety and stabilization
Deliver client-centered, trauma-informed therapeutic services using multiple modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Brief Solution-Focused Therapy
Provide individualized risk assessment, goal and service planning, and psychoeducation and counselling support tailored to individual needs
Provide crisis intervention, safety planning, and emotional support to help with stabilization
Select evidenced-based interventions appropriate for supporting individuals struggling with mental health challenges and the impacts of family and domestic violence
Support clients to develop knowledge and skills that promote healthy relationships, including emotion regulation, stress management, coping and problem-solving
Engage and work collaboratively with team members and community partners around coordinated service delivery, including the Calgary Police Service (CPS) and agencies connected to the Equally Safe initiative
While working from a co-location model with Calgary Police Service (CPS), navigate safe locations in the community where counselling sessions can occur, such as community resource centers
Support clients with referrals and connection to other YWCA and community resources
Administer pre and post surveys with clients, using data collection tools designated by the program
Keep accurate case notes according to organizational standards
Adhere to the record keeping and documentation expectations of the program
Actively participate in team meeting and regular supervision, including clinical support and consultation received through YWCA Calgary’s counselling team
If you want to change lives, we want to hear from you.
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Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling, or Clinical Psychology and maintain professional registration. A minimum of 2 years of experience in counselling and working within the field of family violence is required.
Market context
Behavioral-health roles in Alberta are often driven by ongoing demand for support workers who can assist clients in community and residential settings. This type of position is competitive because employers commonly look for relevant postsecondary training, a valid Class 5 driver’s license, reliable transportation, and comfort with aquatic activities and pets. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly compare fit and save time on original job-description research.