Counsellor

Associated Youth Services of Peel; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 64,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Counsellors to join their team, providing essential support to children and youth facing mental health challenges. This role emphasizes a client-centered approach, ensuring services are culturally sensitive and respectful. With opportunities for professional development and a collaborative work environment, you will engage with clients through evidence-based practices. The position offers a flexible schedule, excellent benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. If you are passionate about making a difference and have the relevant experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to meaningful change in the community.

Benefits

Flexible work schedule

3 weeks paid vacation

Health and dental coverage

Employee Assistance Program

Health and Wellness Spending Account

Registered Retirement Savings plan

Comprehensive Clinical Supervision

Professional development opportunities

Employer-paid staff training

Qualifications

• Minimum two years’ experience with children, youth, and families in mental health.
• Registration with OCSWSSW or CRPO in good standing is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and virtual counselling services to clients.
• Develop treatment plans based on comprehensive assessments.

Skills

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Family Therapy

Motivational Interviewing

Brief Solution Focused Therapy

Trauma-informed Therapy

Narrative Therapy

Crisis Intervention

Mindfulness

Behaviour Therapy

Assessment and treatment planning

Education

Bachelor of Social Work

Master of Social Work

Tools

Reliable vehicle

Class G Ontario Driver’s License

Job description

Join to apply for the Counsellor role at Associated Youth Services of Peel (AYSP)

Associated Youth Services of Peel (AYSP) is an accredited, not-for-profit charitable organization, supporting children, youth and families with mental health and/or youth justice issues. AYSP’s team of professionals bring a wide range of knowledge and professional experience from diverse backgrounds to our workplace. Our teams have a strong collaborative work ethic and we are committed to ongoing professional development. AYSP provides a client-centered, strength-based approach to engage in a manner which is culturally sensitive, non-judgmental and respectful. Working together with our service partners, using a multi-systems perspective, AYSP provides services that are evidence-based and evidence-informed.

We are currently seeking Counsellors to join the following programs:

• Counselling (two vacancies – maternity leave contracts until March/June 2026)
• STEPS - Youth Community Counselling Program (two vacancies – one permanent and one new funding contract until March 2026)

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Hybrid - Head Office in Peel Region

Union Affiliation: OPSEU Local 592

Hours of Work: 35 hours a week (Days & Evenings)

Responsibilities

• Provide in person and/or virtual counselling services (in person may be office-based, home-based and/or in the community)
• Develop and deliver treatment and/or service plans in conjunction with the client, and at times their parents/caregivers, based upon a comprehensive, strength-based ecological assessment
• Maintain professional documentation in the form of assessments, case notes, discharge summaries and statistical information
• Establish and maintain professional alliances with partner agencies and other service providers
• Participate in weekly or bi-weekly peer supervision and monthly individual clinical supervision
• Work flexible hours related to the needs of the clients, evening work will be required
• May transport clients in own vehicle, as required by specific programs

Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor of Social Work or related undergraduate degree; Master of Social Work is considered an asset
• Registration within the professional regulating body of either the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) in good standing is required
• Minimum two years’ experience working with children youth and families with mental health needs
• Knowledge of and experience in clinical modalities, including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Family Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Brief Solution Focused Therapy, Trauma-informed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Crisis Intervention, Mindfulness, and Behaviour Therapy
• Assessment, goal formulation and treatment planning skills, utilizing a goal-focused, strength-based approach
• Knowledge of services available within the child and youth, and adult mental health systems in Peel, and experience in collaborating and advocating on behalf of children, youth and their families
• Access to a reliable vehicle and a Class G Ontario Driver’s License is a requirement for specific programs
• Fluency in French or a language other than English is considered an asset

Salary Range: $64,828 - $73,828

Why Join our Team?

We offer an excellent compensation package with a strong focus on health and wellness. We offer our employees:

• Flexible work schedule
• 3 weeks accrued paid vacation, 3 personal days, and 2 bonus days per year
• Excellent benefits, including health and dental coverage, Employee Assistance Program, and MyHSA – Health and Wellness Spending Account
• Registered Retirement Savings plan
• Comprehensive Clinical Supervision provided
• Professional development opportunities within the agency
• Employer-paid staff training and development

AYSP is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and welcome applicants from all cultures, abilities and sexual & gender identities. Applicants must be willing to demonstrate and adhere to a commitment to Anti-Oppressive and Anti-Racist principles, with the expectation that the framework be reflected in day to day work. AYSP will make reasonable accommodations to enable applicants with disabilities to participate in the interview process upon request. For more information, please contact us at [e-mail].

We thank all candidates for applying, however, only candidates being considered will be contacted.

Individuals with these qualifications are invited to apply with their cover letter and resume to: https://secure.collage.co/jobs/aysp. These positions will be posted until March 24, 2025 at 5:00 pm.