47-2025 Counsellor Permanent Part-Time 21-28 hours per week

47-2025 Counsellor Permanent Part-time 21-28 hours per week

We are hiring a Counsellor who is committed to providing compassionate, client-centered support and making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families. This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a collaborative clinical team delivering therapeutic services to a diverse population. The successful candidate will bring strong clinical judgement, trauma-informed practice, and a deep respect for the dignity and lived experience of every client.

Join a values-driven organization with over 100 years of service supporting Ottawa families through life’s challenges, where your work will have a lasting impact, and your professional growth will be supported.

 Location: Ottawa, Office-based

Start Date: Immediate

Position: Union

Salary Range: $57641.05  to $71162.11 (pro-rated to number of hours worked per week)

Job ID: 47-2025 – Counsellor

 ABOUT US

Family Services à la famille Ottawa (FSO-SFO) has been strengthening individuals and families—and, by extension, the Ottawa community—since 1914. We provide skillful and compassionate support to help people navigate mental health concerns, parenting challenges, and family conflict or violence. Through accessible counselling, support groups, and educational programs, families increase their knowledge and skills, adopt healthy strategies, build meaningful connections, and enhance resilience.

 We serve individuals across the lifespan and within all types of family constellations, including children, youth, transitional-aged youth, adults, seniors, couples, and families. Our work is grounded in the real needs of clients, the complex environments they live in, and a strong foundation of clinical and mental health expertise.

 From Mothercare during the influenza epidemic of 1917, to supporting families during post-WWII reintegration, to redefining family therapy to reflect the diverse realities of “family,” FSO-SFO continues to innovate and evolve in response to the changing needs of our community.

We strive to lead and convene the best and promising practices, ensuring our services remain relevant and impactful. Today, 98% of clients report that working with FSO-SFO has had a positive impact on their lives.

 As an accredited non-profit charitable organization, FSO-SFO is a trusted pillar of the Ottawa community. Our team is united by a commitment to well-being, belonging, community, accountability, and client-centered care.

Join us in making a lasting difference for Ottawa families.

 ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Counsellor to join our dynamic Counselling team. At Family Services Ottawa (FSO), we are committed to providing high-quality counselling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups experiencing a range of mental health challenges. This role includes direct clinical service with clients presenting mild to moderate and/or severe and persistent mental health challenges, including trauma, concurrent disorders, and complex psychosocial needs. The position also contributes to community outreach, community development, and agency-wide initiatives. This position requires availability for at least one evening per week, with occasional weekend work as needed to support client and program needs.

Key responsibilities include:

·         Deliver evidence-informed, trauma-informed, and strengths-based counselling

·         Conduct assessments, including risk assessment, and develop treatment plans with clients

·         Provide individual, couple, family, and group counselling

·         Provide referrals and collaborate with community resources and service providers

·         Training in a variety of Therapeutic modalities, with experience providing both brief(single session) and moderate to longer-term interventions

·         Assist clients with navigating systems and accessing practical support (e.g., housing, income support, legal)

·         Advocate for clients when needed

·         Attend counselling program team meetings

·         Participate in staff meetings, required professional development, and training

·         Participate in team meetings, staff development, supervision, and consultations

·         Engage in individual supervision and peer consultation sessions

·         Participating in community outreach and development initiatives

·         Maintain timely, accurate, and confidential client records and statistics

·         Contribute to agency committees and organizational initiatives

·         Prepare correspondence, case notes, and reports as required

·         Maintain accurate, confidential client files and statistical data in accordance with agency and funder standards

·         Complete administrative tasks related to agency operations and personnel needs

ABOUT YOU

You are an empathetic, ethical, and skilled counselling professional with:

·         A master’s degree in social work, Counselling Psychology, or an equivalent graduate degree

·         Registration in good standing with a regulated health college ( CRPO, OCSWSSW, or a relevant college)

·         2-3 years of direct psychotherapy experience  with individuals, couples, or families

·         Experience supporting clients with trauma, including gender-based violence

·         Experience with concurrent disorders

·         Experience working with diverse populations (culture, race, socioeconomic status, gender identity/expression, sexual orientation)

·         Experience working with LGBTTQ+ clients

·         Interest and experience working with Children and Youth and transition-aged youth would be considered an asset

·         Experience working with the newcomer population is also an asset

·         Strong understanding of mental health risk factors and risk assessment

·         Knowledge of community resources and referral pathways

·         Understanding of ethical practice standards for social workers, counsellors, and psychotherapists

·         Understanding of structural factors and systemic issues impacting client well-being

·         Strong clinical assessment and intervention skills

·         Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)

·         Ability to analyze individual and systemic issues affecting clients

·         Strong organizational and planning abilities

·         Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting

·         Proficiency with technology, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and client databases

·         Ability to work with trauma and complex situations

·         Ability to take initiative and work independently within program guidelines.

·         Ability to maintain a respectful, professional, and client-centered approach

·         Fluency in English and French  is required;  additional  languages are an asset

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Proof of legal entitlement to work in Canada

Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Check

Availability for evening and weekend work

We look forward to hearing from you. FSO-SFO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Accommodation is available throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know how we can best support you.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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