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 Dryden. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will provide evidence-informed, culturally safe, client-centred mental health services to children, youth and families as part of an interdisciplinary team. The position is based in Dryden, with some travel and some evening and weekend work.

Key responsibilities

• Provide individual, family and group counselling using evidence-informed, culturally safe and client-centred approaches
• Complete clinical assessments, develop intervention plans and implement therapeutic strategies
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, community partners and service providers
• 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 service planning 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; Master's or graduate degree preferred
• Experience with children, youth and families, and with 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

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 (health, dental, vision, travel, life and critical illness insurance, 100% employer paid premiums)