child and youth counsellor

About the company

Hope Centered Counselling (HCC) is looking for a compassionate and skilled Registered Psychotherapist or Social Worker to join our established group practice in Fergus, Ontario, with a focus on working with children and youth.

Your tasks

This is an opportunity to become part of a passionate, supportive, and collaborative team while helping children, adolescents, and their families navigate life's challenges. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with younger clients, understands that every child has different needs, and can adapt their therapeutic approach to meet each client where they are.

• Provide individual therapy to children and youth experiencing a range of emotional, behavioural, social, and mental health challenges.
• Develop individualised treatment plans based on each client's needs, strengths, and goals.
• Use age-appropriate, engaging therapeutic approaches to build rapport and help clients express themselves.
• Collaborate with parents and caregivers when clinically appropriate and consistent with confidentiality and consent requirements.
• Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation and follow HCC policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Manage client communication, scheduling, and clinical responsibilities in keeping with HCC's established processes.
• Participate in team case consultation and contribute to a collaborative clinical environment.
• Work with HCC to build and develop a caseload over time.

Requirements

• Registered and in good standing with the appropriate regulatory college in Ontario as a Registered Psychotherapist or Social Worker.
• Experience providing therapy to children and/or adolescents.
• Knowledge of child and adolescent development and the challenges that can affect young people and their families.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently while following established practice policies, procedures, and contractual expectations.
• Professional liability insurance and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

An Asset Experience or specialised training in ADHD, autism, emotional regulation, anxiety, trauma, behavioural challenges, or other areas relevant to children and youth would be an asset.

Experience collaborating with parents and caregivers, schools, or other professionals involved in a child's care is also an asset.

Education

• Master's Degree (required)

• working with children and youth: 1 year (required)

What we offer

Pay: $87.00-$111.00 per hour

• Company events
• Flexible schedule
• On-site parking
• Store discount
• Wellness program

How to apply

Application question(s)

• What is your favourite thing about working with children, youth and their caregivers?
• Do you have an interest in running a therapy group for parents? If not, there's no judgment, but if you do have interest, what kinds of things would you want to do in that group? (no one is obligated to run groups)
• Would you be interested in participating in our annual booth at the CWPride Community Celebration? Or other community engagement activities?

Other

Registered Psychotherapist or Social Worker: Children and Youth

Expected hours: No less than 18.0 per week

Work Location: In person