Job Description

Jewish Family Services of Ottawa (JFS) is a client-centered, multi-service agency dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals and families in our community. Our mental health program, The Counselling Group (TCG), offers a range of therapy services to people from diverse backgrounds and life experiences.



Position Summary

The Counselling Group is seeking a passionate and skilled Art Therapist to join our dynamic team for 14 hours per week. The ideal candidate will bring creativity, clinical expertise, and a deep commitment to supporting clients through expressive therapies. Services will include both individual and group work with clients across the lifespan, ages 5 and up.

This is a part-time position (14 hours/week), with the potential for schedule flexibility as well as increase in hours.

Services may be delivered in-person, virtually, or in a hybrid model, depending on client needs

Duties and Responsibilities:

The main duties of the role include:

Provide individual and group art therapy to clients aged 5 and up, with sensitivity to cultural, linguistic, and socio-economic diversity Assess client needs and develop individualized treatment plans integrating art-based interventions Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with agency and regulatory standards Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of therapists and community partners to ensure coordinated care Participate in supervision, case consultation, and professional development activities

Qualifications/Experience

Preference will be given to candidates who:

Are a member of a regulatory college in Ontario authorized to practice psychotherapy (e.g., CRPO, CPO, OCSWSSW) Speak other languages in addition to English Professional training in art therapy from a recognized program Master's degree in social work, counselling psychology, or a related field; in some cases, a bachelor's degree combined with relevant training and experience may be considered Registration in good standing with an Ontario regulatory college permitting the practice of psychotherapy (preferred) Demonstrated experience working with diverse populations and addressing trauma, mental health challenges, and life transitions Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills Ability to provide services in languages other than English is a strong asset

Jewish Family Services of Ottawa supports equal opportunity employment. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that are inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants can make accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting Jewish Family Services.

For any accommodation requests, please contact our Human Resources team at hradmin@jfsottawa.com

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.