Position: Counsellor, Adult Services

Reports to: Clinical Manager

Location: Sault Ste. Marie, In-Person

Status: Temporary, Full-Time (18-Months Contract)

Hourly Rate: $32.11 – $38.99

Reference #: CCS-0915-01

Posting Date: September 15, 2026

Closing Date: September 22, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.

JOB SUMMARY

The Counsellor will work with individuals, groups, couples, families in a variety of programs and services including: Violence Against Women, Gender Based Violence, Partner Assault Response, Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse, Sexual Offenders and Hard to Serve Offenders, and Employee Assistance Program and other generic counselling services.

MINIMUM EDUCATION/REGISTRATION

· Master of Social Work or MA Counselling required.

· Current registration and in good standing with regulated professional college (RSW, RP) is required.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

- Two (2) years’ clinical experience working in a related field preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.

QUALIFICATIONS:

- Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of treatment interventions compatible with the adult population, with knowledge of brief approaches and longer-term psychotherapy.
- Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of treatment interventions for treating children, youth and families.
- Demonstrated competence in the provision of individual, couple, marital, and group counselling services.
- Familiarity with risk assessment, safety planning and theoretical and therapeutic interventions related to family violence.
- High level of maturity and interpersonal skills, as well as, demonstrated leadership qualities with competence in making and implementing decisions.
- Ability to work cooperatively and negotiate effectively within an interdisciplinary team, across the agency,



with collateral agencies/professionals including the medical community at both front-line and systems level.
- Thorough knowledge of community resources.
- Knowledge of pertinent legislation, such as, The Psychotherapy Act, The Child, Youth and Family Services Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act.
- Ability to write explicit, concise reports
- Proficiency with computers and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, and data MIS.
- Possession of a valid Ontario Driver’s License (minimum of Class G2 if over the age of 19, and Class G2 license if 19 and under), ability to travel, and use of a personal vehicle.
- Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and occasional weekends and on-call work may be required.
- Ability to provide services in both official languages (English/French) is an asset.
- Must provide a clean Criminal Records Check.
- Fully immunized.

Duties and Responsibilities; Please refer to job description on our website, algomafamilyservices.ca

This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the OPSEU.

Algoma Family Services (AFS) is committed to equity in access to employment and is a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Gender Diverse persons, neurodiverse individuals, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants that may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify HR when contacted for an interview.

PLEASE SEND YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO [email protected] # CCS-0915-01.

Pay: $32.11-$38.99 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Work Location: In person

📌 Counsellor, Adult Services (Sault Ste. Marie)
🏢 Algoma Family Services
📍 Sault Ste. Marie