Behavioural Counsellor

Important messages

We are committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free work environment, starting with the hiring process. If you need to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process, please use the Contact information below to request specialized accommodation. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential.

Assessment accommodation

On October 6, 2021, the Government of Canada announced details of its plans to require vaccination across the federal public service.

As per the new Policy on COVID-19 Vaccination for the Core Public Administration Including the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, federal public servants in the Core Public Administration and members of the RCMP must attest to their vaccination status. The requirement for employees to be fully vaccinated applies whether they are teleworking, working remotely or working on-site. This is a condition of employment and it applies to indeterminate (permanent),determinate (term), casual, and student hiring. Should you reach the point in the selection process where it is necessary to verify terms and conditions of employment then the hiring manager or a human resources representative will contact you in order to complete an attestation.

Duties

Work as part of an interdisciplinary team to establish, promote and maintain a supportive treatment environment.
Within a mental health treatment model, provide and supervise group and individual skill development sessions and provide follow-ups;
Interact in a sustained and consistent manner with women offenders in the Intensive Intervention Strategy or ambulatory services that promote continuity of care, with each intervention seen as an opportunity to assess or change behaviour;
Working with Women Offenders in a Federal Institution for Women.

Work environment

Our organization :

The Correctional Service of Canada (CSC) is the federal government agency responsible for administering sentences of imprisonment of two years or more imposed by the courts. CSC operates institutions of various security levels and monitors offenders and supervises offenders on conditional release in the community.

Intent of the process

A pool of partially qualified candidates will be established and may be used to fill other permanent or term positions with various language requirements.

Positions to be filled: Number to be determined

Information you must provide

Your résumé.

In order to be considered, your application must clearly explain how you meet the following (essential qualifications)

EDUCATION

Completion of a two year post-secondary diploma with specialization in one of the following areas: social work, behavioural science technology, social services work, mental health, addictions, psycho education; or in a field related to the duties of the position.

OR

An acceptable combination of education, training and/or experience

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience intervening with women* in crisis

Experience working with people who experience mental health issues and/or problematic behaviours

* The term “women” includes those who identify as women, as well as people who are non-binary.

If you possess any of the following, your application must also clearly explain how you meet it (other qualifications)

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, education, psycho education or any other field related to the duties of the position.

Degree equivalency

EXPERIENCE

Experience working with women* with mental health needs

Experience working with Indigenous women* or women* from other ethonocultural groups

Experience in offering treatment to clients using the Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

Experience in the application of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) based treatments

Experience working in a psychiatric or mental health facility

Experience working with women* offenders in a correctional environment (institutional or community)

Experience working with individuals who are at risk for self-injurious or suicidal behavior

The following will be applied / assessed at a later date (essential for the job)

Various language requirements
French Essential
Bilingual Imperative BBB/BBB

Information on language requirements

COMPETENCIES

Communication

Resiliency

Demonstrating Integrity and Respect

Working Effectively with Others

Showing Initiative and being Action-Oriented

Thinking Things Through

The following may be applied / assessed at a later date (may be needed for the job)

Selection may be limited to members of the following Employment Equity groups: Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, visible minorities, women

Information on employment equity

OPERATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

May be required to work overtime on short notice

May be required to travel

Conditions of employment

Enhanced Reliability Status security clearance - Employee must work shifts, variable work hours, weekends, andstatutory holidays.

Other information

The Public Service of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.

Information on employment equity

Reference checks may be sought.

An interview may be administered.

A test may be administered.

A situational exercise may be administered.

You must provide proof of your education credentials.

Persons are entitled to participate in the appointment process in the official language(s) of their choice.

Preference

Preference will be given to veterans first and then to Canadian citizens and permanent residents, with the exception of a job located in Nunavut, where Nunavut Inuit will be appointed first.

Information on the preference to veterans

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.