Advanced Practice Counsellor- Family Counsellor

Jean Tweed Centre is a leading, community-based organization that provides a safe and supportive environment for women with substance use, mental health, and gambling concerns. Recognizing the diversity of women’s experience in today’s society, our programs seek to address a range of issues in a woman’s life that may contribute to substance use and gambling concerns. Understanding each woman’s experience within the broader physical, emotional, social, cultural and gender framework, we provide a client-centered approach to health.

This program will improve Jean Tweed’s integrated treatment program bridging women’s transition from intensive treatment to community life. The Family Counsellor provides therapeutic support to individuals, and families experiencing relational, emotional, behavioral, or situational challenges. The Family Counsellor will deliver group-based family reintegration, wellness, relationships and grief workshops across JTC sites, helping women and their loved ones rebuild relationships and strengthen recovery together.

*2 Part-time Contract Positions* (August 2026 -July 2028)

Hours of work: Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Working hours may include day and evening shifts

This is a hybrid role

Rate of Pay: $34.10 - $39.89 (22.5 hours/ week)

How will you help to get us there?

As a Counsellor for Advanced Practice, Family Counsellor you will:

• Provide group-based family supports that are trauma -informed and gender responsive
• Launch monthly family groups across 3 sites for women while in treatment
• Enhance recovery maintenance, strengthen family communication and foster belonging and stability for clients during post-treatment period.
• Develop and implement a therapeutic relationship to address factors contributing to substance use, trauma and/or family related challenges.
• Provide referrals for supporting care and follow-up with institutions to promote seamless integrated care
• Identify and build linkages with agencies, other supporting organizations and social service systems in the area to promote consistent and effective intervention for clients.

Administration

• Maintain documentation of relevant client interactions and interventions, and contacts with collateral supports.
• Monitor the progress of clients, prepare reports and letters as necessary.
• Develop and maintain attendance tracking and evaluation tools
• Collaborate with internal teams and external service providers to coordinate care and referrals.
• Participate in case conferences, supervision, and professional development opportunities as agreed to with Supervisor.
• Engage in ongoing staff development and personal learning as agreed to in performance reviews.
• Collaborate with supervisor to discuss job performance and establish professional goals.

Organizational

• Conduct job responsibilities with a commitment to harm reduction, trauma- informed, women-centred and anti-oppressive practices.
• Abide by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, and work in a manner that is safe, reporting incidents immediately to direct supervisor.
• Adhere to the policies and procedures of The Jean Tweed Centre.
• Perform other duties as assigned in order to meet the overall goals and objectives of The Jean Tweed Centre.
• Maintain a client service orientation including learning about/addressing client needs and concerns.
• Work collaboratively including respect others, sharing information, consulting and celebrating shared successes.
• Demonstrate accountability by holding self responsible and following through on commitments.
• Support inclusion and equity by respecting others, embracing diversity and addressing oppression.
• Commit to continuous learning through professional development, giving and receiving constructive feedback and applying new skills.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, or related field.
• Registration in good standing with relevant regulatory body (e.g., Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario).
• 3 years of experience in the field of substance use, mental health and trauma-informed practice.
• Experience working with women who have been involved in the shelter system, criminal justice system, or had difficulty accessing appropriate health services.
• Group facilitation and prgram development skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams
• Strong computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of community resources and supports in the Toronto area.
• Ability to prepare and present information in both formal and informal settings.
• First Aid/CPR certification.
• Flexibility working evenings and weekends

The Jean Tweed Centre recognizes and values the rich diversity of Canadian society and specifically the women, children and families we serve. We are committed to working from an inclusive and holistic anti-oppression framework to assist women and their families from various cultures, racialized groups, socio-economic backgrounds, sexual orientations and gender identities. The program strives to build a staff group that reflects the diversity of the community being served.

Ready to apply?

We thank all applicants, however, only those being considered for an interview will be contacted. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform People & Culture of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any material or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply, but Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Benefits

• Extended Health Care
• Dental Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)