JOB DETAILS
Status: Part-time and Full-time available | Permanent
FTE: 0.4 - 1.0 (16 - 40 hours/week); flexible schedule
Business Hours: Flexible between Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: The Newly Institute Fredericton Clinic (#6, 5 Acorn Street, Fredericton, NB)
ABOUT THE NEWLY INSTITUTE
The Newly Institute was founded to provide long-lasting change within the mental health industry, our community, and with our clients. Our intensive outpatient programs provide rapid access, rapid resolution, and rapid return to work and healthy lifestyle programs for anxiety, depression, addiction, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), trauma, and chronic pain.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Licensed Clinical Counsellor to join our multi-disciplinary clinical team in Fredericton.
TOTAL REWARDS PACKAGE
You’ll work as a valued member of a collaborative, supportive team and contribute to a growing and dynamic organization. Our total rewards package includes:
Competitive salary
Four weeks annual vacation
Eight paid annual wellness days
Comprehensive group benefits
Employer-paid health and dental benefit premiums
Health & wellness spending account
Career and professional development opportunities
Regular team and community engagement events
A stunning and inclusive work environment
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Reporting to the Manager of Clinical Services, the Licensed Clinical Counsellor will be primarily responsible for group facilitation and providing one-to-one therapy for individuals struggling with complex mental health conditions.
This role is a key part of our dynamic clinical team and reflects our core values of communication, community, excellence, health, and innovation.
Client Care Accountabilities
Provide individual trauma therapy utilizing Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) and/or Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR).
Facilitate psychoeducation groups (based on ACT, sleep education, DBT skills, mindfulness, and family support).
Provide resource-based interventions, case management and coordination, transition, or discharge planning.
Assist in grounding and reflection post-psychopharmacological treatment.
Demonstrate expertise and skills to support clients presenting with:
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Psychological injury
Addiction
Depression
Anxiety
Other mental health diagnoses
Team Collaboration Accountabilities
Participate in weekly case consultations and complex case discussions with an interdisciplinary team.
Work collaboratively with other therapists by sharing a client caseload, within a rotating therapist model.
Communicate with other clinicians on a regular basis about issues related to client care.
Participate in mental health promotion activities and contribute to establishing and maintaining mental health and addictions community resources.
Administrative Accountabilities
Ensure same-day completion of session notes.
Provide reporting to third parties and community referral sources.
Attend relevant clinical meetings, including but not limited to WorkSafe NB (Return to Work) and other programs.
Engagement in professional consults and supervision.
Other responsibilities related to the role and scope of work may be assigned.
WHAT YOU BRING
Experience
A minimum of 1-2 years of experience working as a Licensed Counselling Therapist is required.
2+ years of experience in mental health assessment/triage and treatment is a strong asset.
Experience treating complex PTSD is an asset.
Utilizing EMDR or ART for treatment of PTSD is an asset, or willingness to train.
Experience treating addiction is a strong asset.
Experience with individual, group, and family counselling is an asset.
Equivalences of experience may be considered.
Ability to speak French is an asset.
Education
A Master’s degree in Counselling or related field is required.
Professional Registration/Designation
An active registration with the College of Licensed Counselling Therapists of New Brunswick (CCTNB) is required.
Professional liability insurance is required.
Technical Competences
Proficiency in the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Outlook and Teams is required.
Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systems is an asset.
Have you read this job opportunity, feel you meet the qualifications as a licensed counselling therapist, but you have some questions before you apply? Please feel free to contact us at the Fredericton Newly via email at adminyfc@thenewly.ca or give the clinic a call at (506) 292-3160.
Background Check
Offers are conditional, subject to employment reference checks and a clear police background check inclusive of vulnerable sectors.
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION
We actively protect our diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where we are empowered to show up as their authentic selves. We welcome applicants of all races, colours, places of origin, ancestries, religious beliefs, genders/gender identities/gender expressions, sexual orientations, ages, sources of income, family status, and physical and mental disabilities. Our hiring practices ensure that all qualified candidates are considered, and decisions are merit-based.
ACCESSIBILITY
The Newly Institute welcomes and encourages applications from persons with disabilities or those seeking accommodation based on any other protected ground. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. To request accommodation, please email careers@thenewly.ca.
APPLICATION CLOSING
The posting will remain open until the role is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
