Job opportunity
French Speaking Mental Health Counsellor
Nisa Helpline
French-speaking Mental Health Counsellor providing peer counselling, crisis risk assessment, and referrals in person at Nisa Homes Montreal.
Working part time as an independent contractor, you support residents through mentorship, emotional support, problem-solving, and goal setting. Under the Mental Health Lead, you use non-judgmental listening and client-centred goals to promote empowerment and self-determination. The peer counselling model helps residents identify and achieve life goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct weekly one-on-one peer counselling sessions with residents
Facilitate mental health and wellness support groups
Provide staff and volunteer training on trauma-informed practices
Coordinate referrals, caseworker support, and community resources
Maintain counselling notes, incident records, and CRM documentation
Requirements:
Speak and write English proficiently
French speaking is required; additional languages are assets
Relevant degree and two to three years' experience
Clear vulnerable sector check
Counselling, assessment, crisis intervention, and conflict management skills
Apply peer counselling, active listening, and crisis support skills for residents at Nisa Homes Montreal.
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Apply on source site Working part time as an independent contractor, you support residents through mentorship, emotional support, problem-solving, and goal setting. Under the Mental Health Lead, you use non-judgmental listening and client-centred goals to promote empowerment and self-determination. The peer counselling model helps residents identify and achieve life goals.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct weekly one-on-one peer counselling sessions with residents
Facilitate mental health and wellness support groups
Provide staff and volunteer training on trauma-informed practices
Coordinate referrals, caseworker support, and community resources
Maintain counselling notes, incident records, and CRM documentation
Requirements:
Speak and write English proficiently
French speaking is required; additional languages are assets
Relevant degree and two to three years' experience
Clear vulnerable sector check
Counselling, assessment, crisis intervention, and conflict management skills
Apply peer counselling, active listening, and crisis support skills for residents at Nisa Homes Montreal.
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