1521: CLINICAL COUNSELLOR

Why should YOU choose Dilico?  

• Optional Flexible schedule to support work-life balance
• OMERS Pension plan available to all employees
• Competitive salaries
• Generous paid vacation time for Permanent employees
• Paid time off at Christmas above paid vacation time
• EFAP available to all employees and their families
• Benefit plan that includes dental, healthcare, and vision services for Permanent employees
• A chance to make a difference in the community

Positions Available: 1 Full-Time Position

Position Location: Thunder Bay, ON (this position is not remote)

Closing Date: February 17, 2026

Competition #: 1521

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Clinical Counsellor provides in-office and community-based support to youth and adults. The role includes both individual and group programming, using evidence-informed approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), with DBT experience considered an asset.

This position supports clients with complex psychosocial needs, offering structured, goal-oriented support while respecting each client’s readiness and pace of engagement. The Clinical Counsellor works in collaboration with community partners and multidisciplinary teams to provide trauma-informed, culturally safe, strength-based, and harm-reduction–informed services, including travel to First Nation communities as required.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and structured support to individuals, youth, and adults, addressing complex psychosocial needs
• Facilitate both individual and group programming, adapting approaches to client readiness and pace
• Apply trauma-informed, culturally safe, strength-based, and harm-reduction–informed approaches
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to support holistic client care
• Develop, implement, and update support plans and interventions in accordance with client goals and progress
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation for all services provided
  Participate in ongoing program evaluation and outcome measurement to support continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Social Work (MSW) — preferred
• Master’s degree in Child and Youth Care, Counselling, Community Services, Human Services, or other applied social sciences — acceptable with relevant  and extensive clinical experience
• Minimum of 2–3 years of relevant clinical experience supporting Indigenous individuals, youth, and families, including in individual counselling, community mental health, child and youth services, substance use programs, or other applied social service settings
• Candidates must have demonstrated clinical experience appropriate to the scope of practice for social work or applied social service roles
• Experience working with Indigenous populations, with an understanding of cultural safety, community contexts, and historical and systemic impacts
• Knowledge of trauma-informed, culturally safe, and harm-reduction practice
  Experience facilitating therapeutic or psychoeducational groups (DBT group experience is an asset)
• Valid Class G Driver’s License and access to a vehicle Criminal Records Check (Vulnerable Sector)

Hours of Work: 32.5 weekly

Please apply directly at https://www.dilico.com/careers/

Only those considered for an interview will be contacted.

Dilico is committed to diversity in the workplace and encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Dilico gives preference to Anishinabek people.

Dilico Anishinabek Family Care

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