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
Advantages:
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
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