Job Description

Join the vibrant team at Jewish Family Services of Ottawa and step into a rewarding role as a Counsellor! We are currently seeking an individual with fluency in French who thrives in both in-person and virtual settings (tele-therapy). If you possess a special talent for connecting with others and have experience in counselling, we want to hear from you!

Under the supervision of a Clinical Manager, the successful candidate(s) will be responsible for direct service provision, which will include conducting client assessments, and providing treatment.



Duties and Responsibilities

Provides short term clinical counselling / psychotherapy to clients. Provides culturally appropriate and language-specific direct service including client assessment, treatment, and referrals. Provides advocacy and referrals to help clients' access relevant community services. Where necessary and useful, collaborates with other professionals (i.e., doctors, settlement workers and other health-care professionals). Maintains cooperative working relationships with community agencies, schools, courts, child welfare workers, etc., makes referrals and mobilizes community resources where indicated on matters relating to clients' welfare. Ensures quality client care that is consistent with best practices, agency standards, and evidence-based approaches (particularly brief, narrative, & solution-focused therapies). Maintains necessary documentation and case records. Participates in supervision, meetings, workshops (including professional development opportunities) Performs related work as assigned.

Mandatory Qualifications/Experience

The successful candidate will have:

M.S.W., M.Ed. (Counselling) or equivalent degree Membership in good standing with the OCSWSSW or CRPO (RSW or RP). Other health professionals which can perform the act of psychotherapy in Ontario can be considered as well. Experience in brief narrative therapy is an asset. Comfort and experience working with clients of various ages is an asset. Knowledge of community resources and host-agent language and culture. Must be able to communicate in French. Fluency in Arabic is an asset, as is cross-cultural experience. Comfortable working in-person and in a virtual setting (tele-therapy)

Additional Preferred Experience (any of the these are an asset)

Possess the lived experience, knowledge, and cultural experiences required to support members of the LGBTQ+ communities. Possess the lived experience, knowledge, and cultural experiences required to support people who are visible minorities. Possess the lived experience, knowledge, and cultural experiences of immigration.

Jewish Family Services of Ottawa supports equal opportunity employment. We are committed to a selection process and work environment that is inclusive and barrier free. Accommodation will be provided in accordance with the Ontario Human Right Code. Applicants need to make any accommodation requests for the interview or selection process known in advance by contacting Jewish Family Services. Please reach out to hradmin@jfsottawa.com (mailto: hradmin@jfsottawa.com) with requests for accommodations.



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