46-2025 Counsellor Permanent Full-Time

Counsellor Permanent Full-time

We
are hiring a Counsellor who is committed to providing compassionate,
client-centered support and making a meaningful difference in the lives of
individuals and families. This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a
collaborative clinical team delivering therapeutic services to a diverse
population. The successful candidate will bring strong clinical judgement,
trauma-informed practice, and a deep respect for the dignity and lived
experience of every client.

Join
a values-driven organization with over 100 years of service supporting Ottawa
families through life's challenges, where your work will have a lasting impact,
and your professional growth will be supported.

Location:
Ottawa, Office-based

Start
Date: Immediate

Position:
Union

Salary
Range: $ to $

Job
ID: – Counsellor

 ABOUT
US

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

We
serve individuals across the lifespan and within all types of family
constellations, including children, youth, transitional-aged youth, adults,
seniors, couples, and families. Our work is grounded in the real needs of
clients, the complex environments they live in, and a strong foundation of
clinical and mental health expertise.

 From
Mothercare during the influenza epidemic of 1917, to
supporting families during post-WWII reintegration, to redefining family therapy to reflect the diverse realities of "family,"
FSO-SFO continues to innovate and evolve in response to the changing needs of
our community.

We
strive to lead and convene the best and promising practices, ensuring our
services remain relevant and impactful. Today, 98% of clients report that
working with FSO-SFO has had a positive impact on their lives.

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

Join
us in making a lasting difference for Ottawa
families.

 ABOUT
THE POSITION

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Counsellor to
join our dynamic Counselling team. At Family Services Ottawa (FSO), we are
committed to providing high-quality counselling services to individuals,
couples, families, and groups experiencing a range of mental health challenges.
This role includes direct clinical service with clients presenting mild to moderate and/or severe and
persistent mental health challenges, including trauma, concurrent disorders,
and complex psychosocial needs. The position also contributes to community
outreach, community development, and agency-wide initiatives. This
position requires availability for at least one evening per week, with
occasional weekend work as needed to support client and program needs.

Key
responsibilities include:

·
Deliver
evidence-informed, trauma-informed, and strengths-based counselling

·
Conduct
assessments, including risk assessment, and develop treatment plans and develop
treatment plans with clients

·
Provide
individual, couple, family, and group counselling

·
Provide
referrals and collaborate with community resources and service providers

·
Training
in a variety of Therapeutic modalities, with experience providing both grief(single
session) and moderate to longer-term interventions

·
Assist
clients with navigating systems and accessing practical support (e.g., housing,
income support, legal)

·
Advocate
for clients when needed

·
Attend
counselling program team meetings

·
Participate
in staff meetings, required professional development, and training

·
Participate
in team meetings, staff development, supervision, and consultations

·
Engage
in individual supervision and peer consultation sessions

·
Participating
in community outreach and development initiatives

·
Maintain
timely, accurate, and confidential client records and statistics

·
Contribute
to agency committees and organizational initiatives

·
Prepare
correspondence, case notes, and reports as required

·
Maintain
accurate, confidential client files and statistical data in accordance with
agency and funder standards

·
Complete
administrative tasks related to agency operations and personnel needs

ABOUT YOU

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

·
A master's
degree in social work, Counselling Psychology, or an equivalent graduate degree

·
Registration
in good standing with a regulated health college ( CRPO, OCSWSSW, or a relevant
college)

·
2-3
years of direct psychotherapy experience 
with individuals, couples, or families

·
Experience
supporting clients with trauma, including gender-based violence

·
Experience with concurrent disorders

·
Experience working with diverse populations
(culture, race, socioeconomic status, gender identity/expression, sexual
orientation)

·
Experience
working with LGBTTQ+ clients

·
Interest
and experience working with Children and Youth and transition-aged youth would
be considered an asset

·
Experience
working with the newcomer population is also an asset

·
Strong
understanding of mental health risk factors and risk assessment

·
Knowledge
of community resources and referral pathways

·
Understanding
of ethical practice standards for social workers, counsellors, and psychotherapists

·
Understanding
of structural factors and systemic issues impacting client well-being

·
Strong
clinical assessment and intervention skills

·
Excellent
communication skills (written and verbal)

·
Ability
to analyze individual and systemic issues affecting clients

·
Strong
organizational and planning abilities

·
Ability
to work independently and collaboratively in a team setting

·
Proficiency
with technology, including MS Word, PowerPoint, and client databases

·
Ability
to work with trauma and complex situations

·
Ability
to take initiative and work independently within program guidelines.

·
Ability
to maintain a respectful, professional, and client-centered approach

·
Fluency in English and French  is
required;  additional  languages are
an asset

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Proof
of legal entitlement to work in Canada

Satisfactory
Vulnerable Sector Check

Availability
for evening and weekend work

We look forward to hearing from you.
FSO-SFO is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are
committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Accommodation is available
throughout the recruitment process. Please let us know how we can best support
you.

While we thank all candidates for their interest, only
those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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