Job Description

Bright Star Counselling is currently hiring for a

child counsellor

specialized in working with children under 7 years old

with a minimum of a Master degree, registered with a professional college/organization. At least 2 years + experience working within a CBT, play therapy and attachment framework is a must, including knowledge and experience supporting parents with evidenced based parenting strategies. The candidate would join the busy clinic that is currently staffed by 2 registered social worker 17 RCC and 2 OT and 1 SLP. The position is for 3 days a week, including working a Saturday shift, to provide private counselling to children and their families for a variety of childhood anxiety and behavioural issues/disorders.

The work is based on referrals that come through the clinic - clinic has an excellent reputation and strong relationships with family doctors, nurses, and community associations with a strong referral base.

This is a split fee position.

Work includes working one weekend shift.

Full time admin support, computer, /printer, office booking software, email and confidential software to record session notes and financials are included.

Access to weekly clinical supervison is included as well as as is being part of weekly peer consultation meetings and in-house trainings.

The ideal candidate has a passion for treating children, creative and a self starter confident treating a variety of childhood mental health issues. This is a great opportunity for a practitioner would likes to work in private practice, without the admin work, advertising and cost of building a counselling practice alone.

Bright Star Counselling is a clinic dedicated to providing counselling and psychological support to children and their families. The clinic specializes in treating children for various developmental, behavioural and mental health challenges by providing evidenced based therapy built on current child development practices, including art, play therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy. It is the mission of the clinic to empower families to learn coping skills, build resilience and become stronger as a family to overcome obstacles.

Interested ? Check us out at www.brightstarcounselling.com

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: $85.00-$95.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 15 per week

Benefits:

Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 2025-08-30