Positions Available: 1 
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent 
Schedule: Hybrid (3 Days Onsite, 2 Days Remote)

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

If you are passionate about creating safe, inclusive spaces for marginalized youth, this is your chance to make an impact as a Clinical Counsellor! 

About the Role 

As a Clinical Counsellor you are responsible for: 

• Individual & Group Counselling – Create treatment plans, deliver short-term, therapeutic counselling using evidence-based practices (e.g., MBCT, DBT, ACT, MBSR, Trauma-Informed Care, etc.), and facilitate group therapy programs. 

• Crisis Intervention & Safety Planning – Conduct risk assessments, provide same-day crisis counselling, create safety plans, and participate in the on-call crisis line rotation to support participants. 

• Collaborate with Multidisciplinary Teams – Partner with psychologists, psychiatrists, and other mental health professionals to provide comprehensive care tailored to participants' needs. 

• Program & Resource Coordination – Connect participants to internal Friends of Ruby programs when appropriate and external service providers as needed. 

• Team Engagement & Conflict Resolution – Support overseeing the drop-in space, de-escalate conflicts/situations, and monitor the overall physical and emotional safety of the space. 

• Clinical Documentation & Administration – Complete intake assessments, maintain clinical records and actively participate in team meetings and individual/group clinical supervision. 

What You Bring 

• Education & Certification – Social Work, Psychology, Psychotherapy, Counselling Psychology, or in a related field and/or comparable work experience. with current membership in good standing in the College of Social Workers and Social Service Worker, College of Registered Psychotherapists (e.g., RSW, RP, etc.), or other counselling college. 

• Experience in 2SLGBTQIA+ Counselling – 3-5 years supporting to 2SLGBTQIA+ and BIPOC youth in issues related to mental health, trauma, disorders of eating, violence, self-injurious behavior, transitioning and/or coming out, substance use, family support and relationships. 

• Trauma-Informed & Anti-Oppressive Practice – Demonstrated commitment to social justice, harm reduction, anti-racism, anti-oppression, strengths-based, trauma-informed, and participant-centered practices. 

• Group Facilitation Skills – Ability to provide both individual and group counselling utilizing Evidence Based Practices and/or modalities (e.g., MBCT, CBT, DBT, ACT, MBSR, Trauma-Informed Care, etc.) are considered an asset. 

• Intersectionality & Inclusivity – Knowledge and ability to work from a lens of sensitivity to diversity related to race, culture, religion, immigration, cognitive functioning, poverty, sexual orientation and gender identity, etc. 

• Crisis Intervention & Risk Assessment – Knowledge in suicide risk assessment, crisis intervention skills and safety planning; and ability to manage conflict, crises and escalating situations calmly and confidently. 

Why Work with Us? 

• A welcoming, inclusive environment where your voice matters. 

• The opportunity to make a lasting impact in the lives of 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. 

• Flexible scheduling that fits your life. 

• Growth opportunities in a mission-driven organization. 

What We Need  

• Satisfactory clearance under the Vulnerable Sector Police Check Program. 

• Legal eligibility to work in Canada. 

• Flexible schedule to accommodate occasional evening work. 

• Ability to travel to community-based settings as required. 

Please note that we are unable to accept phone inquiries regarding this position. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who have been selected for an interview. To ensure a fair and efficient hiring process, we kindly ask that all applications be submitted directly through the job posting link.

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 the 2SLGBTQIA+ community as part of our commitment to equity and representation. 

Apply by March 25, 2025, at 5:00 PM EST, and help us create brighter futures for 2SLGBTQIA+ youth. 

We cannot wait to hear from you!