2SLGBTQIA+ Clinical Counsellor

Positions Available:2

Department:Youth Services(Clinical Services)

Location:Hybrid (Downtown Toronto)

Position Type:Full-Time Permanent

Salary:$82000 $91000(Level 2)

Existing Vacancy

Closing Date:Open Until Filled

Friends of Ruby supports 2SLGBTQIA youth aged 1629 through mental health services social programs and housing. Weoperatea Youth Centre and a Transitional Home offering identity-based barrier-free counselling case management housingsupports drop-in and community programming in affirming and integrated way. Our work is rooted in intersectional anti-oppressive and decolonized approaches and we are committed to treating everyone with dignity respect and inclusion.

TheClinical Counsellorprovidesevidence-based trauma-informedmental health support individual counselling sessions and crisis interventionto 2SLGBTQIAand intersectional BIPOC youth.Working within a multidisciplinary team this rolefacilitatestherapeutic groupsand developssafetyplans andconnects youth to internal and external resourcesto promote resilience.

About the Role

AstheClinicalCounselloryou willbe responsible for:

• Provide single-session and short-term clinical counselling using evidence-based modalities (e.g. MBCT DBT ACT MBSR DID Trauma-informed Brief Solution Focused Therapy) to support youth mental health.

• Deliver immediate crisisinterventionsuicide risk assessment de-escalation and emergency coordination to ensure youth safety and stabilize high-risk situations effectively.

• Plan andfacilitatetherapeutic groups(e.g.DBT skills)mindfulness and psychoeducation programs to build peer support teach practical skills and enhance youth well-being in a structured setting.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to coordinatereferrals andcare andensure a seamless network of support that meets the comprehensive needs of youth.

• Complete andmaintaintimelyaccurateclinicalrecordsincluding intake assessments progress notes incident reports to support continuity of care and meet professional and organizational standards.

• Participate in clinical supervision team meetings organizational events and activities to contribute to team learning uphold service quality and respond to evolving operational and crisis needs.

Your Competencies

• People-Focused:Aligns functional practices to staff andparticipantoutcomes.

• Collaboration: Builds functional and cross-departmental trust and resolves friction constructively.

• Integrity:Holds high work and management standards leading activities team budget and compliance with accountability and transparency.

• Growth & Learning:Incorporates evidence evaluation and improvement cycles into activities; owns and addresses mistakes;demonstratesopenness to continuous learning.

• Respectful & Affirming:Embeds IDEA trauma-informed harm-reduction standards and staff care into operations; addresses systemic inequities across teams and develops diverse talent.

Required Credentials

• Mastersdegree in social work psychology counselling or a related field is.

• Membership in goodstandingwith the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) (RSW or RP) or another recognized counselling regulatory college.

• Post-licensure clinical experience providing counselling to 2SLGBTQIA and BIPOC youth including related practicum internship or community-based work.

• Training and/or experience with evidence-based modalities (MBCT CBT DBT ACT MBSR Trauma-informed Counselling);dissociative identity disorder(DID) is preferred.

• Strong clinical documentation skills and ability tomaintainaccurate audit-ready records.

• Commitment to trauma-informed anti-oppressive and harm-reduction approaches.

Why Work with Us

Be part of a mission-driven organization where your work has a lasting impact on the lives of 2SLGBTQIA youth.

Join a welcoming inclusive environment where your ideas arevaluedand your contributions are recognized and celebrated.We offer a space where everyone can be their authenticselvesat work.

We invest in your professional development with meaningful opportunities for growth learning and advancement.

Engage in work that is challenging meaningful and aligned with your values.

What We Need

• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

• Must provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check.

• Mustresidein Ontario.

• Must be willing to work onsite in downtown Toronto on a hybrid schedule.

• Must have flexibility to work evenings and weekends occasionally as.

• Travel to various community-based settings as needed

Important Note

If you have accessed Friends of Ruby services in the past year please refrain from applying to ensure objectivity and avoid conflicts of interest. We appreciate your understanding.

How to Apply

Pleasesubmitapplications through the job posting link. Due to high volume only selected candidates will be contacted. No phone inquiries please.

AI will not be used in screening orselection; it may be used for notetaking during interviews.

Friends of Ruby is committed to an inclusive hiring process. Accommodations are available upon requestplease contact our Culture & Equity team.

Preference will be given to members of the 2SLGBTQIA communityas part of our commitment to equity and representation.

Wecantwait to hear from you!