• FULL-TIME
• Temporary

Temporary Full Time Position: 35 hours per week

Contract Period: April 2025 – March 2026

Salary Range: $36.69 – $43.29 per hour

Job Summary 

Under the general supervision of the Children’s Programs Manager, working within the context of LAMP’s mission and strategic directions, the EarlyON Mental Health Counsellor will provide clinical counselling, and community-focused mental wellness within the standards of respective professional college.

This role involves conducting assessments, offering short-term counseling, and making referrals. Additionally, the EarlyON Mental Health Counsellor will be responsible for facilitating and coordinating weekly mental wellness groups and workshops for Black parents/caregivers and children aged 0-6, as well as parent-child interactive programs and workshops for staff. The incumbent will ensure that all organizational policies are followed.

Job Requirements 

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Counselling or other health related discipline.
• Must be eligible for registration with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers or College of Registered Psychotherapist of Ontario.
• Current membership in good standing from respective professional college.
• Hold professional liability insurance in accordance with the requirements set out by the respective college in Ontario.
• Demonstrated clinical counselling experience and a high degree of comfort with short term client interventions and group work.
• Two to five years’ experience in planning, implementing, and evaluating client-centered groups for adults and children in a community setting, and understanding the mental health challenges and needs of children and adults.
• Proven experience providing assessments, and client intervention, as well as advocating for identified communities in need.