Brief Counsellor; BR--T) *REPOST

Position: Brief Counsellor (BR-0826-T) *REPOST*
Posting:
Internal / External

TITLE:

Brief Counsellor  RESPONSIBLE TO:
Supervisor

LOCATION:

Barrie (165 Ferris Lane)  PROGRAM: QAC (Quick Access Counselling Clinic)  JOB NUMBER:  
-0826-T  POSTED ON :
October 14, 2026
POSITION TYPE:
Part-time, Temporary  HOURS OF WORK: 28 Hours Per Week  UNIONIZED POSITION: OPSEU Local #332  COMPENSATION: $36.46- $39.80 per hour  EFFECTIVE DATE:
November 9, 2026 - November 12, 2027  REASON FOR RECRUITMENT:
Temporary replacement  INTRODUCTION:
New Path Youth and Family Services is an accredited children's mental health agency providing a range of compassionate, innovative and accessible services for children, youth and their families throughout Simcoe County. New Path respectfully acknowledges we are situated on the traditional land of the Anishinaabeg People which includes the Odawa, Ojibwe, and Pottawatomi Nations collectively known as the Three Fires Confederacy.
PURPOSE OF POSITION:  The Quick Access Clinic is often the first point of contact for many New Path clients. Clinicians support clients in developing a plan to address a wide range of concerns. Services are delivered using the evidence-based practice of One-at-a-Time (single-session counselling). If a client requires support beyond the Quick Access Clinic, the clinician collaborates with the client to determine and facilitate the most appropriate referral.
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:
Assess the needs of children, youth and families, formulating treatment plans including goals and service strategies.
Meet with clients and/or their families to provide support & counselling, using evidence based/informed programs.
Assist client(s) in making referrals to community resources as needed.
Provide consultation to New Path Staff, other agency personnel or the community.
Function as a supportive member of the team.
WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?  We want all staff to feel safe, valued and a sense of belonging. We are proud to offer:
Employer Paid Group Benefits and Employer Pension Match Program
4 weeks paid vacation per year to start (maximum vacation entitlement is 7 weeks)
Additional paid time for sick, birthday, float, 1/2 days on Christmas and New Year's Eve
Employee and Family Assistance Program - provides short-term counselling, wellness resources, perks and free virtual fitness programs
Continuous professional development and career opportunities
Over 10+ committees where staff, youth and families can join and partner to co-develop projects, processes and services that impact or interest them which directly contributes to our culture of inclusion and engagement

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor of Social Work (B.S.W)
Minimum two years' experience working with children, youth and their families in a children's mental health or related service
Experience/training in Single Session Counselling
Experience working with evidence based/informed programs

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Youth and family focused; provides client and family centered approach to care.
Meaningfully engages youth and families () and collaborates to facilitate positive change.
Aligns own behavior with the values, needs, priorities and goals of the organization.
Takes personal responsibility for enhancing individual and team performance by promoting cooperation and commitment.
Demonstrates strong engagement skills using a strengths-based approach and partners with client/family in treatment planning, goal setting and anticipated outcomes.
Recognizes, initiates and adapts to changing conditions and situations in the workplace.
Demonstrates awareness for the backgrounds, values, beliefs and traditions of staff, clients, families and communities we serve.
Continuously assesses and challenges assumptions, personal unconscious bias and commits to understanding diverse perspectives,…