Clinical Counsellor

Clinical Counsellor 

Positions Available:
1 
Job Type:
Full-Time, Permanent; Mid-Level 
Schedule:
Hybrid (3 Days Onsite, 2 Days Remote) 
Salary: 72,000 CAD
 
Posting Date:
September 16, 2025 
Closing Date:
September 30, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST 

Friends of Ruby is dedicated to supporting the well-being of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth aged 16-29 through mental health services, social programs, and housing. We operate a Youth Drop-In Centre, offering barrier-free counselling, hot meals, and community programming, and a Transitional Home, providing emergency and long-term housing with life-skills support. 

Our approach is comprehensive,
involving mind, body, and community. We believe that every individual is unique, valuable, and deserving of care, and we are committed to treating everyone with dignity, respect, and inclusion. Rooted in intersectional, anti-oppressive, and decolonized approaches, our work is grounded in integrity as we build strong, collaborative relationships and strive to grow and improve together. 

About the Role 

As a Clinical Counsellor
your responsibilities will be  

• Individual & Group Counselling – Create treatment plans, deliver short-term, therapeutic counselling using evidence-based practices (e.g., MBCT, DBT, ACT, MBSR, Trauma-Informed Care, etc.), and facilitate group therapy programs. 

• Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning – Conduct risk assessments, provide same-day crisis counselling, create safety plans, and participate in the on-call crisis line rotation to support participants. 

• Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Teams – Partner with case workers, psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals to provide comprehensive care tailored to participants' needs. 

• Program & Resource Coordination – Connect participants to internal Friends of Ruby programs when appropriate and external service providers as needed. 

• Team Engagement & Conflict Resolution – Support overseeing the drop-in space, de-escalate conflicts/situations, and monitor the overall physical and emotional safety of the space. 

• Clinical Documentation & Administration – Complete intake assessments, maintain clinical records and actively participate in team meetings and individual/group clinical supervision. 

What You Bring 

• Master’s degree in
  Social Work, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Counselling Psychology, or in a related field and/or comparable work experience. 

• Current membership in good standing in the College of Social Workers and Social Service Worker, College of Registered Psychotherapists (e.g., RSW, RP, etc.), or other counselling colleges. 

• Experience
  supporting 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC youth in issues related to mental health, trauma, disorders of eating, violence, self-injurious behavior, transitioning and/or coming out, substance use, family support and relationships. 

• Ability to conduct crisis risk assessment and interventions, and safety planning, with the
  capacity to manage conflict, crises, and escalating situations with composure and confidence. 

• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, harm reduction, anti-racism, anti-oppression, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and participant-centered practices. 

• Ability to provide both individual and group counselling utilizing Evidence Based Practices and/or modalities (e.g., MBCT, CBT, DBT, ACT, MBSR, Trauma-Informed Care, etc.). 

• Experience supporting participants with DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder) is considered an asset. 

• Experience conducting comprehensive, strengths-based clinical assessments and developing individualized care plans that are culturally responsive and adaptable to client lived experience, progress, and evolving needs.
   

• A
  strength in using active listening, open-ended dialogue, and nonjudgmental language to create a safe space where youth feel heard, validated, and empowered.   

Why Work with Us? 

• Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work has a lasting impact on the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. 

• Flexible scheduling that supports your well-being and fits your life. 

• Join a welcoming, inclusive environment where your ideas are valued and your contributions are recognized and celebrated. 

• We invest in your professional development with meaningful opportunities for growth, learning, and advancement. 

• Engage in work that is challenging, meaningful, and aligned with your values. 

What We Need 

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check clearance. 

• Legal eligibility to work in Canada. 

• Must maintain a flexible schedule to accommodate occasional evening work and organizational needs.  

• Willing to travel to various community-based settings, with and without clients. 

Please note that we are unable to accept phone inquiries regarding this position.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who have been selected for an interview. To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, we kindly ask that all applications be submitted directly through the job posting link.  

Friends of Ruby is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require
accommodation at any stage, please inform our People and Culture team. 

Preference will be given to members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community as part of our commitment to equity and representation.
We encourage members of the BIPOC community to apply. 

Apply by September 30th, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, and help us create brighter futures for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. 

We cannot wait to hear from you! 💜