Clinical Counsellor (French Language Services)
About the role
Position:
Clinical Counsellor (French Language Services)
Competition Number:
2025-162
Hours of Work:
37.50 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
Reports to:
Program Manager, Counselling and Treatment
Vacancies:
One (1)
Hourly Rate:
Pay Band 7
$ 36.48 – $ 42.68
Job Status:
Permanent Full-time
Union/Non-Union:
OPSEU/SEFPO Local 489
Location:
Rural Frontenac
2025-162 FT Clinical Counsellor (FLS) – External
Job Summary:
The Clinical Counsellor provides evidenced-based individual and group psychotherapy for those living in the community with serious mental health issues, and those reporting cognitive and/or behaviour challenges related to emotional dysregulation, anxiety, and/or mood and substance use. Therapeutic support includes assessment, case conceptualization in collaboration with the client, and development and implementation of a brief structured treatment plan. All services are provided in accordance with the mission, vision, values and established protocols of the Agency.
This position is FLS Designated
As such, the Clinical Counsellor for French Language Services is responsible for providing services to clients in English and French and works collaboratively within the team on supporting French-speaking clients outside of their assigned case load. The incumbent may also be asked to support French-speaking clients of other programs of the agency as required. Travel may be required to all KFL&A sites.
Note: If the competition is unsuccessful for a French Language Services individual, applicants without proficiency in French language will be considered at that time. As such, all applicants are invited to apply.
Minimum Qualifications:
-
Oral French Language proficiency at the Advanced level, in accordance with the provincial standard.
-
Master’s Degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, Social Work or Occupational Therapy
-
Current unrestricted registration with the relevant College related to the Master’s Degree and controlled Act of psychotherapy
-
Two years post-graduate experience working with individuals who live with a serious mental illness, providing direct time limited therapeutic intervention
-
Expertise in group counselling (expertise in marital and family counselling will be considered an asset)
-
Knowledge in trauma informed therapies and working from a client-centred focus
-
Experience working with at least one of the following therapeutic modalities: CBT, DBT, Narrative, EMDR
-
Certification in First Aid and CPR, an asset
-
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, an asset
-
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training, an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of and ability to apply discipline specific principles and practices to individuals who live with a serious mental illness, within a client-centred approach
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of mental health symptoms, issues, psychotropic medications and associated side effects
- Knowledge of issues related to addictions an asset
- Knowledge of and ability to incorporate best practices in community support for individuals living with a serious mental illness
- Demonstrated assessment and crisis intervention skills with broad knowledge of emergency mental health and crisis stabilization
- Demonstrated advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
- Ability to effectively utilize community resources and supports to meet the needs of individuals
- Ability to work under pressure within a changing environment
- Working knowledge of the Health Care Consent Act, Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, and other relevant legislation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively engage community services and individuals, increasing awareness of services
- Well-developed problem-solving, prioritization and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Basic proficiency in computer skills; MS Office preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and have regular access to a reliable vehicle and provide proof of adequate vehicle insurance
- Required to provide a satisfactory criminal reference check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector screen prior to hire
Please submit a resume and cover letter as one document only quoting Competition Number 2025-162 to: careers@amhs-kfla.ca
AMHS-KFLA strives to be a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community and enhance our ability to provide quality services to our clients.
About Addiction & Mental Health Services - KFLA
AMHS-KFLA is a non-profit organization providing mental health and addiction services to nearly 8,000 people across Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington.
Focusing on a client-centred model of care, AMHS-KFLA's 250+ highly-skilled staff act with an emphasis on psychosocial rehabilitation, harm reduction and evidence-based principles and practices. Quality services are provided with dignity, hope and in confidence.
Our Vision: A community where people have wellness, acceptance and a sense of belonging.
Our Mission: As a leading, transformative and collaborative organization, AMHS-KFLA's mission is to provide responsive, high-quality, community-based addiction and mental health services that empower the people it serves to be well and achieve their full potential.
Our Values:
Compassion - A welcoming and inclusive organization, we cultivate relationships with all stakeholders that encourage and promote recovery and wellness. We are universally positive in all our actions with individuals served and the community.
Innovation - We seek to innovate in all we do. We will be socially entrepreneurial and create a culture of measured risk to achieve organizational and system sustainability.
Excellence - We strive to provide accessible, flexible, integrated services in safe welcoming environments. We have a learning culture where initiative, innovation, and creativity are highly valued. The foundation of our services rests on excellence in all that we do.
Accountability - We will act honestly and with integrity by taking responsibility for our own actions and by holding others responsible for theirs. We will ensure proper stewardship of the public resources placed in our trust.
Clinical Counsellor (French Language Services)
About the role
Position:
Clinical Counsellor (French Language Services)
Competition Number:
2025-162
Hours of Work:
37.50 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 8am to 4pm.
Reports to:
Program Manager, Counselling and Treatment
Vacancies:
One (1)
Hourly Rate:
Pay Band 7
$ 36.48 – $ 42.68
Job Status:
Permanent Full-time
Union/Non-Union:
OPSEU/SEFPO Local 489
Location:
Rural Frontenac
2025-162 FT Clinical Counsellor (FLS) – External
Job Summary:
The Clinical Counsellor provides evidenced-based individual and group psychotherapy for those living in the community with serious mental health issues, and those reporting cognitive and/or behaviour challenges related to emotional dysregulation, anxiety, and/or mood and substance use. Therapeutic support includes assessment, case conceptualization in collaboration with the client, and development and implementation of a brief structured treatment plan. All services are provided in accordance with the mission, vision, values and established protocols of the Agency.
This position is FLS Designated
As such, the Clinical Counsellor for French Language Services is responsible for providing services to clients in English and French and works collaboratively within the team on supporting French-speaking clients outside of their assigned case load. The incumbent may also be asked to support French-speaking clients of other programs of the agency as required. Travel may be required to all KFL&A sites.
Note: If the competition is unsuccessful for a French Language Services individual, applicants without proficiency in French language will be considered at that time. As such, all applicants are invited to apply.
Minimum Qualifications:
-
Oral French Language proficiency at the Advanced level, in accordance with the provincial standard.
-
Master’s Degree in Clinical or Counselling Psychology, Social Work or Occupational Therapy
-
Current unrestricted registration with the relevant College related to the Master’s Degree and controlled Act of psychotherapy
-
Two years post-graduate experience working with individuals who live with a serious mental illness, providing direct time limited therapeutic intervention
-
Expertise in group counselling (expertise in marital and family counselling will be considered an asset)
-
Knowledge in trauma informed therapies and working from a client-centred focus
-
Experience working with at least one of the following therapeutic modalities: CBT, DBT, Narrative, EMDR
-
Certification in First Aid and CPR, an asset
-
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training, an asset
-
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention training, an asset.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of and ability to apply discipline specific principles and practices to individuals who live with a serious mental illness, within a client-centred approach
- Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of mental health symptoms, issues, psychotropic medications and associated side effects
- Knowledge of issues related to addictions an asset
- Knowledge of and ability to incorporate best practices in community support for individuals living with a serious mental illness
- Demonstrated assessment and crisis intervention skills with broad knowledge of emergency mental health and crisis stabilization
- Demonstrated advanced clinical reasoning and decision-making skills
- Ability to effectively utilize community resources and supports to meet the needs of individuals
- Ability to work under pressure within a changing environment
- Working knowledge of the Health Care Consent Act, Mental Health Act, Personal Health Information Protection Act, and other relevant legislation
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills in order to effectively engage community services and individuals, increasing awareness of services
- Well-developed problem-solving, prioritization and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team environment
- Basic proficiency in computer skills; MS Office preferred
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
- Must possess a valid Ontario Driver’s License and have regular access to a reliable vehicle and provide proof of adequate vehicle insurance
- Required to provide a satisfactory criminal reference check (CRC) and Vulnerable Sector screen prior to hire
Please submit a resume and cover letter as one document only quoting Competition Number 2025-162 to: careers@amhs-kfla.ca
AMHS-KFLA strives to be a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community and enhance our ability to provide quality services to our clients.
About Addiction & Mental Health Services - KFLA
AMHS-KFLA is a non-profit organization providing mental health and addiction services to nearly 8,000 people across Kingston, Frontenac, Lennox and Addington.
Focusing on a client-centred model of care, AMHS-KFLA's 250+ highly-skilled staff act with an emphasis on psychosocial rehabilitation, harm reduction and evidence-based principles and practices. Quality services are provided with dignity, hope and in confidence.
Our Vision: A community where people have wellness, acceptance and a sense of belonging.
Our Mission: As a leading, transformative and collaborative organization, AMHS-KFLA's mission is to provide responsive, high-quality, community-based addiction and mental health services that empower the people it serves to be well and achieve their full potential.
Our Values:
Compassion - A welcoming and inclusive organization, we cultivate relationships with all stakeholders that encourage and promote recovery and wellness. We are universally positive in all our actions with individuals served and the community.
Innovation - We seek to innovate in all we do. We will be socially entrepreneurial and create a culture of measured risk to achieve organizational and system sustainability.
Excellence - We strive to provide accessible, flexible, integrated services in safe welcoming environments. We have a learning culture where initiative, innovation, and creativity are highly valued. The foundation of our services rests on excellence in all that we do.
Accountability - We will act honestly and with integrity by taking responsibility for our own actions and by holding others responsible for theirs. We will ensure proper stewardship of the public resources placed in our trust.