JOB POSTING #2026-04E

EXTERNAL

Monday, August 24, 2026

Position: Full Time 1.0 FTE - Counselling Therapist–Counselling Therapy

Location: Serving Leeds & Grenville (Gananoque office)

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week, flexibility is required, Monday to Friday

Reporting To: Joanna Follett, Program Director

Job Summary: The Counselling Therapy team provides assessments, treatment plans, and counselling services for children, youth and their families in Leeds & Grenville. Using a range of treatment modalities, the Counselling Therapist provides the Agency’s core services for children and youth with mental health difficulties. Evening work will be required.

Qualifications:

· Masters degree in a relevant social sciences field preferred;

· Bachelor’s degree in the Social Sciences or in a social sciences field;

· Currently registered, or eligible for registration, in a relevant regulatory body (CRPO, OCSWSSW);

· Experience in child/youth, group and family counseling in areas including (but not limited to) trauma, anxiety, suicide risk assessment, crisis intervention;

· Experience in collaborating work with schools and community partners;





· Experience and specialized training in the following areas is considered an asset:

o Brief Solution Focused Therapy;

o Narrative Therapy o Trauma Treatment o Cognitive Behaviour Therapy o Dyadic Development Psychotherapy o Dialectical Behavior Therapy

· Knowledge of relevant legislation and community resources;

· Outstanding client service and a family centred focus;

· Demonstrated assessment skills;

· Full use of a car and be able to transport clients and hold appropriate insurance; and;

· Knowledge of working with various computer programs including Microsoft Teams.

Salary: Wage scale - $36.49/hour - $44.26/hour

Please submit a cover letter and resume (files in PDF or Word format) by 4:30 p.m. Monday, August, 31, 2026 to Christine Paterson, Director of Finance and Human Resources.

Please visit our website for more details on applying.

Pay: $36.49-$44.26 per hour

Perks

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Wellness program

Work Location: In person

📌 Counselling Therapist–Counselling Therapy (Gananoque)
🏢 Children's Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville
📍 Gananoque