Intensive Counsellor

ROCK Reach Out Centre for Kids

. Provide high-quality, intensive mental health support to children, youth, and families in homes, schools, and communities .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeCanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$57,000 - CA$64,500 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in providing high-quality mental health support to children and families, utilizing evidence-informed care and individualized care plans. Proficient in crisis intervention, case management, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to enhance client outcomes.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Social WorkChildren's Mental Health ExperienceCrisis Theory UnderstandingCase Management SkillsEFFT Training

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Hard Skills

Individual And Family CounsellingCrisis SupportBehaviour Management StrategiesGroup Treatment FacilitationDBT Skills

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsOrganizational SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDecision-Making Skills

Tools & Technologies

Mac OSVirtual Environments

Certifications & Qualifications

Criminal Reference CheckVulnerable Sector Search

Industry Keywords

Client-Centred CareCulturally Responsive CareCommunity AdvocacyInterdisciplinary CollaborationParent Coaching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide high-quality, intensive mental health support to children, youth, and families in homes, schools, and communities
Report to the Manager, Crisis Services
Develop and implement individualized care plans addressing complex needs
Collaborate with caregivers, interdisciplinary teams, and community partners
Provide individual and family counselling
Deliver parent coaching and practical behaviour management strategies
Provide crisis support and community advocacy
Help families build practical skills, strengthen connections, and access needed resources
Provide accessible, culturally responsive, client-centred, evidence-informed care
Manage cases and work flexibly across on-site and virtual environments
Travel between sites in the Halton Region as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduate of a recognized Honours university program, Bachelor of Social Work preferred, community college program in Child and Youth Work, or equivalent education relating to the specific population
Experience in the field of children’s mental health
Evidence of a theoretical framework guiding clinical work, compatible with the Agency’s approach and reflecting an understanding of crisis theory
Current criminal reference check with vulnerable sector search, completed within three months and renewed every three years
Ability to maintain flexible hours aligned with program and client needs
Access to reliable transportation aligned with program needs
Proficiency with required technology, including virtual environments and Mac OS operating systems
Ability to work independently and collaboratively with interdisciplinary teams
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Strong organizational, administrative, and case management skills
Sound decision-making and problem-solving skills
Practice or training in group treatment, parent event facilitation, EFFT, DBT skills, or crisis training such as ASIST considered an asset
Ability to speak a second language considered an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Paid time off
2 weeks’ vacation
2 additional ROCK holidays in addition to statutory holidays
Professional development assistance
Discounted GoodLife memberships
Health benefits
Hybrid work model combining on-site and virtual environments
Accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment
Supportive culture that encourages innovation and growth
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