Posted 2 days ago
Casual Counsellor
@ FIREFLY
Dryden, Ontario
Overview
FIREFLY is hiring a casual Counsellor in Dryden, Ontario, to provide individual, family and group counselling to children, youth and families. The role involves assessments, intervention planning, clinical documentation and work across schools, community sites and virtually. Some evening and weekend work is required, with flexible scheduling available.
Responsibilities:
- Provide individual, family and group counselling
- Complete clinical assessments and intervention plans
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners
- Maintain timely clinical documentation
- Contribute to service planning and quality improvement
Requirements summary:
- Membership in good standing with a College under the Psychotherapy Act, 2007
- Diploma or degree in a relevant human services field
- Experience with children, youth and families is an asset
- Knowledge of trauma-informed and culturally responsive care
- Valid driver's licence and clear vulnerable sector check
Source and dates
Employer career site / ATS feed · bamboohr
- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-05
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-06
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-06
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Social & community services |
| Schedule | evening, weekends |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Office, Client sites, School |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer moderate |
| Languages | French |
| Licences & certifications | Valid Driver's Licence, Vulnerable Sector Check |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, vulnerable sector |
| Education | College diploma (required), Master’s degree (preferred) |
| Fields of study | Human Services |
| Perks mentioned | Generous paid time off, Paid training |
Summary and details written by AI from the posting; the employer’s posting is the authority.
FIREFLY
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company size | 51-200 |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 12 |
Are you a passionate professional committed to supporting the mental health and well-being of children, youth and families in Northwestern Ontario?
FIREFLY is seeking a casual Counsellor to join our team. In this role, you will provide meaningful, evidence-informed mental health services while working as part of a collaborative and supportive interdisciplinary team dedicated to strengthening the well-being of children, youth, and families across Northwestern Ontario.
About FIREFLY
FIREFLY is a multi-service, non-profit organization committed to strengthening the health and well-being of children, youth, and families. We provide mental health, developmental, and community services across Northwestern Ontario in partnership with families, schools, child care centres, and community organizations.
To learn more about working at FIREFLY please watch this short video: FIREFLY Recruitment Video
About the Role:
As a Counsellor at FIREFLY, you will play a vital role in supporting the mental health and well-being of children, youth, and families across Northwestern Ontario. Reporting to the Clinical Manager, you will:
- Provide individual, family, and group counselling services using evidence-informed, culturally safe, and client-centered approaches.
- Complete clinical assessments, develop intervention plans, and implement therapeutic strategies tailored to client and family needs.
- Collaborate closely with multidisciplinary team members, community partners, and service providers to support integrated care.
- Deliver services in a variety of settings including in-office, schools, community locations, and virtually.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency and ministry standards.
- Participate in ongoing professional development, clinical supervision, and reflective practice.
- Contribute to service planning, program development, and quality improvement initiatives.
This casual position is based in Dryden, ON. Some evening and weekend work is required. Flexible scheduling is available.
What We're Looking For
Education & Experience
- Must be a member in good standing with a College recognized by the Psychotherapy Act, 2007.
- A diploma or degree in a relevant Human Services field is required, a Master’s or Graduate degree in a Human Services field is preferred.
- Experience providing counselling services to children, youth, and families is considered an asset.
- Experience working within community-based mental health services is considered an asset.
- Fluency in French would be an asset.
If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. FIREFLY is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.
Skills & Competencies
- Ability to establish therapeutic relationships with children, youth, and families.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Knowledge of child and adolescent development, systems theory, family dynamics and the clinical assessment process.
- Knowledge of trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive approaches to care.
- Knowledge of crisis intervention, risk assessment, and safety planning.
- Strong clinical judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
- Strong organizational, documentation, and case management skills.
- Cultural humility and commitment to reconciliation and inclusive service delivery.
- Understanding of Indigenous communities and culture is considered an asset.
- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to team goals.
Conditions of Employment
- Valid Driver's Licence and ability to travel throughout Northwestern Ontario
- Clear criminal record check with vulnerable sector screen
- Ability to maintain a reasonable caseload through effective prioritization and follow-up.
- Commitment to teamwork while working independently.
- Ability to manage conflict, solve problems, and exercise sound professional judgement.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality services and maintaining professional standards.
- Commitment to promoting and following FIREFLY's health and safety practices.
- Some evening and weekend work may be required.
Why Join FIREFLY?
At FIREFLY, we believe in supporting our staff so that they can support our communities. You'll join a collaborative, purpose-driven team focused on making a difference for children, youth, and families.
Benefits include:
- Vacation entitlement as per the Employment Standards Act.
- Professional development and training opportunities.
- Supportive workplace culture focused on teamwork and well-being.
Interested in this position?
We encourage you to apply. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This is posting is for a vacant position.
FIREFLY does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess, or select applicants.
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