Position Type: Part time, FTE 0.8 (28 hours per week)
Salary: $60,000 per annum
Job Area: Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode

SCOPE OF POSITION:
As a member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team, the successful candidate will provide crisis intervention, short-term counselling and group work for adults, youth and families within Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode. This person should have a working knowledge of community mental health approaches, including an understanding of the interactive relationship of the personal and the social determinants of health.
The successful candidate must commit to work within Nepean, Rideau and Osgoode Community Resource Centre’s model of Community Development.
JOB SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES: • Responds to the mental health needs of adults, youth and seniors.

- Provides assessment, crisis intervention, short-term counselling as well as information and referral services to NROCRC’s clients and service providers
- Provides support to individuals and groups from diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds
- Provides Intake support when necessary.
- Communicates, consults, and collaborates with community partners and stakeholders
- Advocates on behalf of clients
- Develops and facilitates community workshops, seminars, and information sessions
- Conducts outreach to NROCRC’s communities
- Acts as a resource for NROCRC staff
- Maintains records of client contacts, clinical notes, and statistical data
- Provides other duties as required

COMMON RESPONSIBILITIES:

- Works in a manner that preserves confidentiality
- Works in a way that promotes collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork
- Respects and values the diversity of individuals and communities

QUALIFICATIONS::

- Master of Social Work or Masters degree in Counselling
- Accreditation with a professional association (e.g., Registered Social Worker, Registered Psychotherapist)
- Minimum three (3) years counselling experience in a social service setting,



including direct front-line experience in assessment, crisis intervention, and short-term counselling for adults and youth
- Experience in a variety of counselling modalities, including therapeutic, health promotion, and psycho-educational group work
- Demonstrated awareness and expertise in culturally appropriate practices and trauma informed care
- Knowledge of city-wide community resources
- Ability to work in partnership with agencies and perform community outreach
- Demonstrated ability to practice from a strengths-based perspective
- Ability to work independently and effectively in a multi-disciplinary team
- Vulnerable Sector Police Check is a requirement
- Ability to maintain clinical records by using an electronic database
- Fluency in English is essential; French and other languages (e.g., Arabic) is an asset
- Current Emergency First Aid/CPR or willingness to obtain
- Valid Class G license and access to a vehicle is an asset
- Ability to work flexible hours, including some evening and/or weekend work

Please submit your cover letter and resume by 4:30 pm on Friday, September 11, 2026.
Reply to: Jill Morrison, Operations Manager
This posting is for a position that is currently vacant.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted directly. Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to respond to phone inquiries regarding this position.
NROCRC is an equal prospect employer committed to building a diverse work team representative of the community we serve. We encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities, including Indigenous peoples, racialized persons, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
NROCRC welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

📌 MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELLOR – YOUTH AND ADULTS (Ottawa)
🏢 Nepean Rideau Osgoode Community Resource Centre
📍 Ottawa