Family Services York Region (FSYR) is a not-for-profit mental health agency providing counselling and outreach support services to individuals, couples, families, groups and communities across York Region. FSYR is accredited through the Canadian Centre for Accreditation and is committed to being an inclusive and equitable organization. Through our diverse staff group, FSYR offers culturally sensitive services in over ten different languages. FSYR is the host agency for the Rainbow Network and is 2SLGBTQ+ positive. FSYR acknowledges that we are located on the lands of our closest First Nations neighbor the Chippewas of Georgina Island and we are committed to work together with our partners and communities to continue to educate ourselves and contribute in any way possible to supporting our First Nations neighbours and communities.
FSYR recognizes that it is through the skills, enthusiasm and dedication of our staff that we achieve our vision of connected communities, healthy relationships and resilience in people. FSYR is a learning and teaching organization that offers its staff a comprehensive benefit package including health and dental benefits, RRSP matching, generous vacation and personal leave time, regular training opportunities and professional development funding, and a supportive hybrid work environment with regular supervision.
We are hiring a Counsellor/Therapist to join our team! The Counsellor/Therapist is responsible for providing psychotherapy services to individuals, couples and families as well as youth involved with the youth justice system. The Counsellor/Therapist will also have opportunities to support other programs, including groups, brief services, and outreach.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience working in a clinical setting.
• Masters degree in social work, psychology, counselling or related discipline.
• Registration and good standing with a regulatory college (i.e., CRPO or OCSWSSW).
• Knowledge of various individual, couple and family counselling modalities and evidence informed practices.
• Demonstrated ability to provide competent and culturally safe service in a variety of settings with diverse populations.
• Ability to work remotely from home with internet capacity and in the office, as required.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including a minimum of two evenings per week.
• Strong computer skills and capacity to work on virtual platforms and client information systems (such as CaseWorks).
• An energetic and welcoming personality with ability to be versatile, flexible and a team player.
• A satisfactory current Vulnerable Sector Screening.
• Fluency in second language is an asset.
• Experience with brief services and/or indigenous communities is considered an asset.
  To build a strong and representative workforce, we are committed to seeking candidates who will contribute to a caring and inclusive culture. We encourage applications from members of communities that are underrepresented - including but not limited to members of BIPOC and 2SLGBTQ+ communities, people with disabilities, and all people who identify as women. If you require accommodations to participate in the recruitment process, please contact notify Human Resources to make your needs known in advance

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