Clinical Counsellor (Family)

Positions Available:1

Department:Youth Services
Location:Hybrid(minimum 2days in office)70 Richmond Street East Toronto ON
Position Type:Full-Time Fixed Term (One-Year Contract)

Salary:$74963.40

Existing Vacancy

Closing Date:January 29 2026

Friends of Ruby is dedicated to supporting the well-being of 2SLGBTQIA youth aged 16-29 through mental health services social programs and housing. Weoperatea Youth Drop-In Centre offering barrier-free counsellingcase management and community programming;and a Transitional Home providing emergency and long-term housing with life-skills support.

Our approach iscomprehensive involvingmind bodyandcommunity. We believe that every individual is unique valuable anddeserving ofcare and we are committed to treating everyone with dignity respect and inclusion. Rooted in intersectional anti-oppressive and decolonized approaches our work is grounded in integrity as we buildstrongcollaborative relationships and strive to grow and improve together.

About the Role

Friends of Ruby isseekinga compassionate and skilledClinical Counsellorto join our Youth Services this one-year full-time contract role you will provide traumainformed evidencebased counselling and crisis support to 2SLGBTQIA youth and their families.Success in this role means delivering high-quality affirming care that meets targets earns positive feedbackmaintainsaccuraterecords and contributes to a safe and healing environment for youth and families.If you are dedicated to supporting the wellbeing of queer and trans youth within a family systems framework we invite you to apply.

As aClinical Counsellor you willbe responsible for:

• Provide clinical and crisis counsellingto 2SLGBTQIA youth and their families using evidencebased approaches such as DBT ACT and traumainformed therapy. You will offer shortterm support build coping skills and help foster resilience in a familyinclusive context.

• Develop individualized treatment and safety plansfor youth incorporating harmreduction and familyinvolved strategies to address mental health needs manage risk and guide therapeutic progress.

• Deliver crisis intervention including suicide risk assessment deescalation and coordination of emergencysupportsfor youth while also providing safety planning and stabilization for families in highrisk situations.

• Facilitate therapeutic groupsfor youthsuch as DBT skills or mindfulness sessions and cofacilitateor design supportive groups for caregivers to strengthen peer networks practical skills and family wellbeing.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teamsand community partnersto coordinate holistic care engage family support systems make referrals and ensure a seamless network of services for youth and their families.

• Complete andmaintainclinical documentationincluding assessments progress notes and family contacts to ensureaccuraterecords support continuity of care and meet professional standards.

Your Competencies

• Clinical Judgement & Ethical Decision-Making:Upholds professional ethics confidentiality andaccuratedocumentation tomaintaintrust integrity and compliance with standards and policies.

• Trauma-Informed Anti-Oppressive Practice:Delivers tailored participant-centered therapeutic support using evidence-based modalities (DBT CBT ACT MBCT) adapted to diverse and trauma-affected contexts.

• Crisis Intervention & De-escalation:Ensures safety during high-risk situations through trauma-informed crisis response risk assessment de-escalation and safety planning.

• Therapeutic Engagement & Assessment:Coordinates holistic care through multidisciplinary collaboration clear communication clinical supervision and partnership with internal and external providers.

• Group Facilitation & Program Delivery:Designs andfacilitatesevidence-based therapeutic groups (DBT mindfulness coping skills) to build resilience in inclusive supportive environments.

• Youth & Family Systems Counselling:Strengthens family support systems through integrated counselling family assessments therapeutic conversations and culturally responsive trauma-informed treatment planning.

RequiredQualifications

• Masters degree in social work psychology counselling or related field (or equivalent experience).

• Experience providing clinical counselling to 2SLGBTQIA and BIPOC youth.

• Proven experience delivering family-sensitive and family-involved clinical counselling.

• Knowledge in suicide risk assessment crisis intervention and safety planning.

• Training and/or experience with evidence-based modalities (MBCT CBT DBT ACT MBSR Trauma-informed Counselling).

• Membership in good standing with 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.

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 authenticselfat work.

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

• We support your well-being with a comprehensive benefits package generous time off and a flexible work environment.

What We Need

• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Police Check clearance.

• Legal eligibility to work in Canada.

• Must be available toworka flexible schedule including weekdays evenings weekends overnights and holidays as required by the Drop-In and House programs.

Important Note

If you have accessed Friends of Ruby services in the past year we kindly ask that you refrain from applying for this position. This policy helps to ensure objectivity andavoidspotential conflicts of interest. We prioritize equal opportunity for all applicants and aim tomaintainthe integrity of our organization. We appreciateyourunderstanding and commitment to a fair hiring process.

How to Apply

To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process we kindly ask that all applications besubmitteddirectly through the job posting link. We are unable to accept phone inquiriesregardingthis position. Due to the high volume ofapplicationswe receive we are only able to contact candidates who have been selected for an interview.

Please note that no artificial intelligence tools will be used in the screening assessment orselectionof candidates.

Friends of Ruby is committed to an inclusive and accessible hiring process. If you require accommodation at any stage please inform our People and Culture team.

Preference will be given to members of the2SLGBTQIA communityas part of our commitment to equity and representation.

Apply byJanuary 292026and help us create brighter futures for 2SLGBTQIA youth.

Wecantwait to hear from you!

Required Experience:

Junior IC