Walk In Clinical Counselling Volunteer

FAMILY SERVICE TORONTO; Toronto; On-site; CAD 2,200 - 3,300; Part time

Job summary

Family Service Toronto is seeking a qualified clinician to provide single-session counselling for 18+ individuals, families, and couples in Toronto. The Walk-In Counselling Service operates in a collaborative model with co-counselling onboarding.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s level clinical training and CRPO/OCSWSSW registration, with strong English communication and a trauma-informed, equity-focused practice. Bilingual abilities are valued.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of a recognized Master’s level clinical training program.
• Registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
• Registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or other authorized college.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to provide counselling in a second language is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical counselling using a single-session model.
• Assess client needs and identify therapeutic goals within a 50-minute session.
• Collaborate with Family Service Toronto staff, students and volunteers.
• Complete documentation on the same day of the session.
• Communicate accurate information about the Walk-In Counselling service to clients.

Skills

Master's level training

CRPO registration

OCSWSSW

English proficiency

Multilingual ability

Education

Master's level clinical training

Job description

Program:

Single-session Walk In Counselling

Time Commitment:

A 6-month commitment is required, up to 02 Thursday shifts per month from 2pm-8pm

Location:

355 Church Street

E-Mail:

Mail:

HR, 355 Church Street, Toronto ON M5B 0B2

Grow with us!

Family Service Toronto (FST) helps people face a wide variety of life challenges. For over 100 years, we have worked with individuals and families destabilized by precarious mental health and/or socioeconomic circumstances, to achieve greater resilience and stability in more just and supportive communities. We achieve this through our direct service work of intervention and prevention which includes, case management, counselling, peer support and education; knowledge building; and system-level work including social action, advocacy, community-building and working with partners to strengthen the sector.

We’re proud of our people and culture! We are constantly evolving what we do and how we do it. Our work is grounded in the lived experience of the clients and the community. We celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion, and excellence. We are agile, learning and always willing to try new things.

The Opportunity!

To provide single-session counselling services to individuals, families, and couples who are 18+ and who live or work in Toronto through the Walk-In Counselling Service. The Walk-In is a collaborative model and team members are onboarded through co-counselling.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical counselling using a single-session model
• Assess client needs, collaboratively identify therapeutic goals, apply appropriate therapeutic interventions and plan next steps within a 50-minute counselling session
• Work collaboratively with the Family Service Toronto’s staff, students, and volunteers
• Same-day completion of all documentation required
• Communicate accurate information about the Walk-In Counselling service to clients

Skills/Experience

• Successful completion of a recognized Master’s level clinical training program. Foreign credentials are valued.
• Registration with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW). Registrants of other colleges that are authorized to provide the controlled act of psychotherapy will also be considered
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English
• Ability to provide counselling in a second language is a strong asset
• Strong clinical knowledge and skills in a recognized psychotherapeutic modality including (but not limited to) Narrative, Solution-focused, Acceptance and Commitment (ACT), Mindfulness, Gestalt, Motivational Interviewing (MI), Cognitive Behaviour (CBT), and Dialectical Behaviour (DBT) therapies
• Knowledge of crisis intervention, suicide, risk assessments, and safety planning
• Current experience working with individuals and/or families and/or couples in a clinical counselling capacity
• Ability to work with marginalized persons from a client-centred, trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and strengths-based approach
• Ability to maintain boundaries with clients
• Good knowledge of community resources in the City of Toronto
• Ability to independently complete clinical case notes by end of their shift
• Demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion

Our goal is to attract, develop, and retain highly talented individuals from diverse backgrounds allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives.

We actively encourage applicants from all equity seeking groups. First Nations, Inuit, Métis, Black and People of Colour, people with disabilities, people of diverse gender expression, and people with lived experience of poverty are encouraged to apply.

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and FST’s Equity and Inclusion policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Family Service Toronto does not use artificial intelligence (AI) or automated tools to screen, assess, or select applicants during the recruitment process.

We thank all applicants and will contact the individuals selected for an interview.