76-2026 Counsellor Temporary Full-Time (one-year contract)

We are hiringaCounsellor who is committed to providing compassionate, client-centered supportand making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals and families.This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a team-oriented clinical teamdelivering therapeutic services to a diverse population. The successfulcandidate will bring strong clinical judgment, trauma-informed practice, and adeep respect for the dignity and lived experience of every client.

Join a value-drivenorganization with over 100 years of service supporting Ottawa families throughlife’s challenges, where your work will have a lasting impact and yourprofessional growth will be supported.

Location: Ottawa,Office-based

Start Date: ASAP

Position: Counsellor Temporary Full-Time Union(Level 5) (One Year contract)

Salary Range: $58,793.87to $72,585.35

Job ID: 76-2026–Counsellor Temporary Full-Time

ABOUT US

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

We serve individualsacross the lifespan and within all types of family constellations, includingchildren, youth, transitional-aged youth, adults, seniors, couples, andfamilies. Our work is grounded in the real needs of clients, the complexenvironments they live in,



and a strong foundation of clinical and mentalhealth expertise.

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

We strive to lead andconvene the best and most promising practices, ensuring our services remainrelevant and impactful. Today, 98% of clients report that working with FSO-SFOhas had a positive impact on their lives.

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

Join us in making alasting difference for Ottawa families.

ABOUT THE POSITION

We are seeking apassionate and experienced Counsellor to join our dynamic Counselling team. AtFamily Services Ottawa (FSO), we are committed to providing high-qualitycounselling services to individuals, couples, families, and groups experiencinga range of mental health challenges.

This role includesdirect clinical service with clients presenting a range of mild to moderateand/or severe and persistent mental health challenges, including trauma,concurrent disorders, and complex psychosocial needs.

Key responsibilitiesincludes:





- Conduct assessments, includingrisk assessments, and develop treatment plans with clients
- Deliver evidence-informed,trauma-informed, and strengths-based counselling
- Provide a range of counsellingservices, which may include individual, couple, family, and groupcounselling, depending on service requirements and clinician expertise.
- Offer counselling in a variety oftherapeutic modalities, including both brief or single sessions andmoderate to longer-term interventions
- Assist clients with navigatingsystems and accessing practical support (e.g., housing, income support,legal)
- Provide referrals and collaboratewith community resources and service providers
- Maintain timely, accurate, andconfidential client records and statistical data in accordance with agencyand funder standards
- Prepare correspondence, casenotes, and report as required
- Contribute to agency committeesand organizational initiatives
- Complete administrative tasksrelated to agency operations and personnel

ABOUT YOU

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

- A Master’s degree in Social Work,Education in Counselling, Psychotherapy, or an equivalent graduate degree
- Registration in good standingwith a regulated health college (OCSWSSW, CRPO, or a relevant college)
- 2-3 years of direct psychotherapyexperience with individuals, couples, or families.
- Your experience includes workingwith diverse populations (culture, race, socioeconomic status, genderidentity/expression, sexual orientation) with mental health challenges whohave experienced trauma, including gender-based violence.
- Understanding and demonstrationof ethical p

📌 76-2026 Counsellor Temporary Full-Time (Ottawa)
🏢 Family Services Ottawa
📍 Ottawa