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 Sioux Lookout. 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 Sioux Lookout 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

• Member in good standing with a College recognized by the Psychotherapy Act, 2007
• Diploma or degree in a relevant Human Services field; a Master's or graduate degree in a Human Services field is preferred
• Experience counselling children, youth and families, and in community-based mental health services, is an asset
• Fluency in French is an asset
• Valid driver's licence, ability to travel throughout Northwestern Ontario, and a clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screening
• Some evening and weekend work may be required

Required skills

• Therapeutic relationship building and strong written and verbal communication
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development, systems theory, family dynamics and clinical assessment
• Trauma-informed, strengths-based and culturally responsive care, crisis intervention, risk assessment and safety planning
• Clinical judgement, case management and documentation skills
• Teamwork and cultural humility, with understanding of Indigenous communities considered an asset

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 covering health, dental, vision, travel, life and critical illness insurance, with 100% employer-paid premiums