Family, Couple, Individual Counsellor (INTERNAL / EXTERNAL POSTING)

Written By Martin Vrolyk

Title: Family, Couple, Individual Counsellor
Reports To: Clinical Manager
Location: Sarnia, ON
Position Type: Permanent/Part-time
Position: Vacant
Hours of Work: 21 hours/week
Office Operation Hours: Mon 9am-5pm, Wed/Thurs 1pm-8pm
Salary Range: $35.03 - $44.20 hourly

The Family Counselling Centre is an established community-based agency providing counselling services to the Sarnia and Lambton area since 1955. We are currently seeking an enthusiastic, professional Social Worker (MSW) with excellent interpersonal skills for a part-time permanent position. The successful applicant will have clinical experience providing strength-based counselling to individuals, couples, and families.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Provide short-term strength-based counselling to individuals, couples, families, and groups.

  • Evaluate client needs and collaboratively develop goals and strategies to achieve client objectives.

  • Implement effective clinical interventions using a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities.

  • Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a highly skilled and professional team.

  • Maintain sound clinical judgement, uphold ethical standards, and remain committed to professional development.

  • Maintain administrative duties and case notes in accordance with Agency and College standards.

  • Participate in formal supervision and monthly clinical team meetings.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

  • Easily builds therapeutic rapport with clients through the effective use of self in clinical work.

  • Training and experience providing a variety of therapeutic modalities including but not limited to: SFT, CBT, DBT, Narrative, Trauma Informed, and EFT.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and interpersonal skills.

  • Proven flexibility and adaptability working in a fast-paced environment.

  • Excellent time management, organization, and prioritization skills as it relates to client care.

  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as a member of a team.

  • Self-motivated and demonstrated ability to manage a busy and varied caseload.

  • Experience in the EAP industry, working with children, 2SLGBTQI+ community, and Indigenous individuals considered an impact.

  • Familiarity with MS Suite, Doxy.me, and Adobe.

  • French is an asset.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Clinical experience providing short term strength-based counselling to individuals, couples, families, and groups.

  • Master of Social Work

  • Registration and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OSWSSW).

BENEFITS:

  • Company pension

  • Dental care

  • Disability insurance

  • Employee assistance program

  • Extended health care

  • Life insurance

  • On-site parking

  • Vision care

Family Counselling Centre offers competitive compensation, a flexible schedule, group/individual supervision and the chance to join an experienced team of counsellors. Opportunity to provide in-person, phone, or virtual counselling on site.

The Family Counselling Centre is committed to being an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from qualified individuals including persons of all genders and sexual orientations, persons with disabilities, Indigenous persons, and members of visible minorities.

Family Counselling Centre is committed to providing accommodations for persons with disabilities. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact our Human Resources. This document is availabe in an alternate format, upon request, to accommodate individuals with a disability.

We appreciate all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Please send your cover letter and resume to: humanresources@familycounsellingctr.com by July 3rd, 2026.

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Martin Vrolyk