Counsellor - Children, Youth and Families

About the role

FIREFLY, a multi-service non-profit providing mental health, developmental and community services across Northwestern Ontario, is hiring a regular, full-time Counsellor in Kenora. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will provide evidence-informed, culturally safe mental health services to children, youth and families as part of an interdisciplinary team. The position is based in Kenora with some regional travel, and flexible scheduling within a 35-hour week.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individual, family and group counselling using evidence-informed, culturally safe, client-centred approaches
• Complete clinical assessments, develop intervention plans and implement therapeutic strategies
• Work with multidisciplinary teams, community partners and service providers to support integrated care
• Deliver services in office, school, community and virtual settings
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with agency and ministry standards
• Take part in professional development, clinical supervision and reflective practice
• Contribute to service planning, program development and quality improvement

Required profile

• Master's or graduate degree in a Human Services field preferred; undergraduate degree in Human Services required or equivalent education and experience
• Member in good standing with a College recognized by the Psychotherapy Act, 2007
• Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screen
• Valid driver's licence and ability to travel throughout Northwestern Ontario
• Experience with children, youth and families, community-based mental health services, French fluency and understanding of Indigenous communities are assets

Required skills

• Therapeutic relationship building and collaboration in multi-disciplinary teams
• Child and adolescent development, systems theory, family dynamics and clinical assessment knowledge
• Trauma-informed, strengths-based and culturally responsive care, crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning
• Organizational, documentation and case management skills

What we offer

• HOOPP pension plan
• Vacation starting at 4 weeks per year, plus paid time off between Christmas and New Year's
• Paid sick leave (1.25 days per month, up to 30 days) and additional paid time off
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Comprehensive benefit plan with 100% employer-paid premiums