Intensive Counsellor

About YOU

You are a compassionate, skilled, and client-focused professional passionate about supporting children, youth, and families experiencing complex mental health challenges. With a background in Social Work, Child and Youth Work, or a related field, you bring experience in children's mental health, therapeutic interventions, and family-centred care. You excel at building trusting relationships, developing individualized care plans, and supporting families through counselling, parent coaching, and practical behaviour management strategies. Organized, adaptable, and collaborative, you are confident working independently and alongside interdisciplinary teams to deliver culturally responsive, evidence-informed care that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of children, youth, and families.

About ROCK

ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids) is recognized as the number one non-profit employer of choice, leading the way in providing mental health services to children, youth, and families in the Halton region. We are an accredited organization with exemplary standings from Accreditation Canada, reflecting our commitment to high-quality care. Our dynamic and collaborative team is dedicated to achieving our mission and vision, fostering a positive and inclusive environment that mirrors the diversity of the community we serve. At ROCK, we offer various professional development opportunities, company events, and a supportive culture that encourages innovation and growth.

ROCK is site certified in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) a developmentally sensitive, neurobiology-informed approach to clinical problem solving. Our hybrid work model provides flexibility, combining on-site and virtual environments, to best meet the needs of our staff and clients. Join us in making a meaningful impact in mental health care.

The ROLE

Reporting to the Manager- Crisis Services, the Intensive Counsellor provides high-quality, intensive mental health support to children, youth, and families within their homes, schools, and communities. Working collaboratively with caregivers, interdisciplinary teams, and community partners, you will develop and implement individualized care plans that address complex needs and promote positive family relationships and overall well-being.

Through a combination of individual and family counselling, parent coaching, behaviour management strategies, crisis support, and community advocacy, you will help families build practical skills, strengthen connections, and access the resources they need. This role requires flexibility, strong case management skills, and a commitment to providing accessible, culturally responsive, and client-centred care.

Please note:

• This is a contract-full time position working 35 hours a week, ending August 16, 2027
• This is an exisiting vacancy
  

Who we’re looking for:

Education:

• Graduate of a recognized Honours university program (Bachelor of Social Work preferred), community college program in the field of Child and Youth Work, or equivalent education relating to the specific population to be
  
  

Experience:

• Experienced in the field of children’s mental
• Evidence of a theoretical framework which guides the candidate’s clinical work, is compatible with the Agency’s approach, and reflects an understanding of crisis theory.
• It is considered a valuable asset if the applicant has practice or training in one or more of the following skill areas:
  • Providing group treatment OR facilitating parent events.
  • EFFT, DBT skills, and/or Crisis training (ASIST, etc.)

What will help you succeed:

Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal
• Strong organizational, administrative, and case management
• Sound decision making and problem-solving
• A proven ability to work

Requirements:

• Current (within three months) criminal reference check with vulnerable sector search and after every three (3) years.
• Ability to maintain flexible hours of work, in alignment with program and client needs.
• Access to reliable transportation in alignment with program
• Proficient in the use of technology as required of the position, including working in a virtual environment with MAC OS operating systems experience
• An ability to speak a second language would be considered an

Our rewards ROCK, join our team and ENJOY:

🌴 Recharge: starting with paid time off, 2 weeks’ vacation and 2 additional ROCK holidays in addition to statutory holidays

📖 Learning: Professional development assistance, investing in your growth

🍎 Wellness: Discounted Good life memberships and Health Benefits

Be part of a team that makes a difference. Apply today and help us shape the future of mental health care for children, youth, and families!

ROCK is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workforce reflecting the community we serve and promoting diversity at all levels in a dynamic and inclusive environment. We provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and ROCK’s Accommodation Policy.

If you are invited to participate in the interview process and require accommodation for the interview, we ask that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably practicable. Please be advised that you may be requested to provide verifiable supporting information, such as medical or other documentation depending upon the type of Code-protected accommodation, to Human Resources to ensure that appropriate accommodation is provided to you throughout the hiring process. ROCK treats all accommodation requests confidentially.

Please note that ROCK positions are currently working in an on-site and virtual hybrid model. Positions are located in the Halton Region and travel between sites may be required.