Clinical Counsellor

Why should YOU choose Dilico? * Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance * OMERS Pension plan available to all employees * Competitive salaries * Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees * Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time * EFAP available to all employees and their families * Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees * A chance to make a difference in the community Positions Available: 1 Full-Time Position Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON (this position is not remote) Closing Date: September 29, 2026 Competition #: 1669 Position Summary: Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Clinical Counsellor provides in-office and community-based support to youth and adults. The role includes both individual and group programming, using evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), with DBT experience considered an asset. This position supports clients with complex psychosocial needs, offering structured, goal-oriented support while respecting each client’s readiness and pace of engagement. The Clinical Counsellor works in collaboration with community partners and multidisciplinary teams to provide trauma-informed, culturally safe, strength-based, and harm-reduction–informed services, including travel to First Nation communities as required. Key Responsibilities * Provide assessment and structured support to individuals, youth, and adults, addressing complex psychosocial needs * Facilitate both individual and group programming, adapting approaches to client readiness and pace * Apply trauma-informed, culturally safe, strength-based, and harm-reduction–informed approaches * Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to support holistic client care * Develop, implement, and update support plans and interventions in accordance with client goals and progress * Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation for all services provided * Participate in ongoing program evaluation and outcome measurement to support continuous improvement Qualifications * Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) — preferred * Master’s degree in Child and Youth Care, Counselling, Community Services, Human Services, or other applied social sciences — acceptable with relevant and extensive clinical experience * Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant clinical experience supporting Indigenous individuals, youth, and families, including in individual counselling, community mental health, child and youth services, substance use programs, or other applied social service settings * Candidates must have demonstrated clinical experience appropriate to the scope of practice for social work or applied social service roles * Experience working with Indigenous populations, with an understanding of cultural safety, community contexts, and historical and systemic impacts * Knowledge of trauma-informed, culturally safe, and harm-reduction practice * Experience facilitating therapeutic or psychoeducational groups (DBT group experience is an asset) * Valid Class G Driver’s License and access to a vehicle * Criminal Records Check (Vulnerable Sector) Hours of Work: 32.5 weekly Please apply directly at https://www.dilico.com/careers/ [https://www.dilico.com/careers/] Only those considered for an interview will be contacted. Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates. Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people. Dilico Anishinabek Family Care 200 Anemki Place | Fort William First Nation | ON | P7J1L6 TF +1 855 623 8511 | T +1 807 623 8511

The Clinical Counsellor provides in-office and community-based support to youth and adults using evidence-informed therapeutic approaches. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement structured, goal-oriented support plans while maintaining accurate documentation.

A Master's degree in Social Work or a related field is preferred, along with 2-3 years of clinical experience. Candidates must possess knowledge of trauma-informed care, cultural safety, and have a valid driver's license.

• Flexible schedule • OMERS Pension plan • Competitive salaries • Paid vacation time • Paid time off at Christmas • EFAP • Dental services • Healthcare services • Vision services

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• Clinical counselling
• Cognitive behavioural therapy
• Dialectical behaviour therapy
• Trauma-informed care
• Culturally safe practice
• Harm reduction
• Psychosocial assessment
• Group facilitation
• Case management
• Multidisciplinary collaboration
• Strength-based approach
• Crisis intervention
• Documentation
• Program evaluation
• Community Mental Health
• Clinical Experience
• Time Off Management
• Valid Driver's License
• Behaviour Therapy
• Social Work
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Cultural Safety
• Human Services
• Program Evaluation
• Program Management
• Social Sciences
• Trauma Care
• Goal-Oriented

• Social Services
• Healthcare
• Clinical Counselor
• Mental / Behavioral Health Social Worker
• Social Work and Counselling Professionals
• Mental Health and Substance Abuse Social Workers

Formation minimale

Maîtrise

Expérience minimale

2+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

33 heures par semaine