Counsellor at Kutoa Project

Key Focus: This position within Kutoa Project Limited primarily focuses on helping cultivate Kutoa's counseling programs for children and youth.

The holder of this position is required to: 

• Provide leadership for, oversee, and provide counseling services and educational programming to influence, define, and support Kutoa Projects mental health and social services and goals; use judgment in problem-solving, prioritizing workflow, and applying departmental processes; develop and provide case management, crisis intervention, individual, and group counseling services, and psychotherapy with general guidance and within best practice standards.  
• Develop, coordinate, and oversee educational programs, assessments, outreach activities, and special services; plan, develop, and implement courses, interventions, and other special programs to inform, educate, and increase mental health awareness; serve as a resource and provide psychological consultation for internal and external community constituents based on a thorough understanding and knowledge of departmental and Kutoa Project’s policies and procedures. 
• Prepare and maintain client files and reports; oversee compliance with applicable regulations and data quality of clinical and administrative documentation and records; use discretion in the application and dissemination of confidential information and ensure confidentiality; make recommendations regarding and facilitate implementation of operational procedures; conduct research activities specific to the area of specialization; prepare related reports. Provide administrative supervision to Kutoa Project’s staff and/or functional supervision to designated employees and/or affiliates.
• Additional responsibilities and requirements regarding the daily operations include providing training program assistance and other duties as directed by leadership. 

This role may require additional & adjusted hours to provide the best care we can for those we serve. The position also requires a commitment to upholding a survivor-centered model and social justice approach to community engagement.