Intensive Treatment Counsellor
- ON, Canada
- Algoma, ON, Canada
Salary Range: $32.11 – $38.99 / hr · Full-time
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Algoma Family Services
Posted November 13, 2026
Last updated November 13, 2026
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Salary Range: $32.11 – $38.99 / hr
Posting Closes: November 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Reference #: CCS-1113-01
Job Summary
Intensive Treatment Clinicians use an Intensive Systemic Treatment Model to treat children and youth with complex mental health difficulties. Utilizing systemic strengths the therapists work to preserve natural family environments and, whenever required, work to reduce the need for out-of-home placement.
MINIMUM EDUCATION/REGISTRATION
This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the OPSEU.
Algoma Family Services (AFS) is committed to equity in access to employment and is a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Gender Diverse persons, neurodiverse individuals, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants that may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify HR when contacted for an interview.
PLEASE SEND YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO recruitment@algomafamilyservices.org quoting # CCS-1113-01.
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Algoma Family Services
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Last updated November 13, 2026
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Salary Range: $32.11 – $38.99 / hr
Posting Closes: November 20, 2026, at 4:30 p.m.
Reference #: CCS-1113-01
Job Summary
Intensive Treatment Clinicians use an Intensive Systemic Treatment Model to treat children and youth with complex mental health difficulties. Utilizing systemic strengths the therapists work to preserve natural family environments and, whenever required, work to reduce the need for out-of-home placement.
MINIMUM EDUCATION/REGISTRATION
- Master of Social Work or Master of Arts in Counselling preferred.
- Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences required.
- Current registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers or College of Psychotherapists of Ontario in good standing is required.
- Two years’ clinical experience working in a related field preferred.
- Equivalent combinations of training and experience may be considered.
- Skill in a variety of cognitive-based, post-crisis intervention, solution-focused and brief therapy techniques with children, youth and families.
- Ability to coordinate and facilitate groups for various age groups based on service demand
- Skill in evidence-informed clinical interventions for children, youth and families.
- Ability to work effectively with children, youth and families in a therapeutic goal-oriented way.
- Thorough knowledge of child, youth and family development (psychological, emotional, physical, social).
- High level of maturity and interpersonal skills, as well as demonstrated leadership qualities with competence in making and implementing decisions.
- Ability to work cooperatively and negotiate effectively within an interdisciplinary team, across the agency, with collateral agencies/professionals including the medical community at both a front-line and systems level.
- Thorough knowledge of mental health resources.
- Proficiency with computers and software applications such as Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, and data MIS.
- Possession of a valid Ontario Class “G” Driver’s License, ability to travel within the district of Algoma, and use of a personal vehicle.
- Availability to work flexible hours including evenings and occasional weekends.
- Ability to provide services in both official languages (English/French) is an asset
- Must provide a clean Criminal Records Check.
- Fully immunized.
This position falls within the bargaining unit represented by the OPSEU.
Algoma Family Services (AFS) is committed to equity in access to employment and is a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from racialized persons, women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ and Gender Diverse persons, neurodiverse individuals, and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. Applicants that may require accommodation during the selection process are encouraged to notify HR when contacted for an interview.
PLEASE SEND YOUR COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO recruitment@algomafamilyservices.org quoting # CCS-1113-01.
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Responsibilities
Provide intensive systemic treatment to children and youth with complex mental health difficulties, using family strengths to preserve natural family environments and reduce the need for out-of-home placement. Deliver therapeutic interventions, facilitate groups as needed, and coordinate with families, interdisciplinary teams, and external professionals and agencies.
Requirements
A Bachelor of Social Work or Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences is required; a master's degree in social work or counselling is preferred, along with current registration in good standing with the relevant Ontario college. Two years of related clinical experience is preferred, as are clinical intervention skills, a valid Ontario Class G driver's license, access to a personal vehicle, flexible-hour availability, a clean criminal records check, and full immunization.
Skills
- Intensive Systemic Treatment
- Cognitive-Based Therapy
- Post-Crisis Intervention
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Brief Therapy
- Group Facilitation
- Evidence-Informed Clinical Interventions
- Child, Youth, And Family Development
- Therapeutic Goal Setting
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Negotiation
- Mental Health Resource Knowledge
- Microsoft Office
- Data Management Information Systems
- Leadership
- Decision-Making
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Categories
- Social Services
- Healthcare
Keywords
- Intensive Systemic Treatment Model
- Children And Youth
- Complex Mental Health
- Family Therapy
- Out-Of-Home Placement Prevention
- Master Of Social Work
- Master Of Arts In Counselling
- Bachelor Of Social Work
- Bachelor Of Arts In Social Sciences
- Ontario College Of Social Workers
- College Of Psychotherapists Of Ontario
- Clinical Experience
- Cognitive-Based Interventions
- Post-Crisis Intervention
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Brief Therapy
- Group Facilitation
- Evidence-Informed Interventions
- Child And Family Development
- Interdisciplinary Teams
- Mental Health Resources
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Access
- Data MIS
- Ontario Class G Driver's License
- Criminal Records Check
- Immunization
- OPSEU