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█ ABOUT HF CARE HF Care is a non-profit organization dedicated to championing culturally rooted mental healthcare for people from East and Southeast Asian communities in the Greater Toronto Area. Our work advances toward a vision of connected communities where every person can live their fullest, most meaningful life. Everything we do is grounded in our values—Belonging, Dignity, Courage, Hope, and Relations—including how we support the people who make our mission possible █ ABOUT THE ROLE Under the direction of the Manager, Psychotherapy, the Clinician will primarily be responsible for providing counselling services to East Asian youths and their families in the Counselling Clinic. This position will also support the Walk-In Counselling Clinic by providing evidence-based services. As we continue to grow our clinical programs, direct client care remains at the heart of what we do. This is a hands-on, relationship-centered role for someone who wants to deliver culturally rooted, trauma-informed care and help shape how we support clients' mental health journeys — not just by delivering services, but by strengthening the quality and reach of care across our communities. █ WHAT YOU WILL DO Complete any preparation required prior to the appointment, including reading relevant case notes. Apply evidence-based assessment and treatment approaches, including Compassion focused Therapy, Strengths-based Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Trauma Informed Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Schedule follow-up appointments as required with approval of Manager. Complete counselling session notes and related documentation. Participate in monthly clinical supervision. Follow and comply with legislation and College standards. Maintain good working relationships with stakeholders. Other duties as assigned. Requirements █ WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR We value diverse paths to expertise. Certifications are helpful but not the only measure of skill. We encourage you to apply if you have the capability, even if your background looks different from what's listed here. Education and Experiences Master Degree in Social Work, Counselling Psychology or equivalent. Minimum 3 years direct service delivery experience, preferably in children and youth mental health. Membership in an appropriate professional regulatory body. Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrated skills working within a Brief Services therapy model. Familiarity with evidence-based treatment modalities. Knowledge of mental health assessment and counselling principles. Skilled in crisis intervention theories and methods. Knowledge of case management, group and community work. Knowledge of community resources, Mental Health Act and relevant legislation. Strong communication and organization skills. Competency in verbal and written communication and computer literacy. Ability to demonstrate diplomacy and professionalism. Ability to work in diversified settings. English proficiency and a second language (Korean, Tagalog, Cantonese or Mandarin) required. Access to a vehicle and valid driver's license is required. Must complete a Vulnerable Sector Screening Police background check. Working Hours Dedicate at least one morning or afternoon per week for the Manager to schedule counselling appointments. Must be willing to work flexible hours, evenings and weekends as needed. Access to a vehicle and valid driver's license is required. Benefits █ OUR COMMITMENT TO YOU Salary of $100 per session hour A mission-driven, culturally inclusive team where your work directly enables better community care █ RECRUITMENT PROCESS Our Commitment to Equity, Inclusion & Accessibility HF Care is committed to an equitable, diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace. We strongly encourage applications from racialized persons, First Nations, Metis, and Inuit Peoples, 2SLGBTQ+ individuals, women, persons with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges. Accommodations are available at every stage of the recruitment, assessment and selection process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process, please contact our People & Culture team at [email protected] to request support. This position is for an existing vacancy. Artificial Intelligence (AI) may be used during the recruitment process to assist with administrative tasks, including resume parsing, candidate matching, and recruitment workflow management. AI is used as a support tool only and does not make hiring decisions. All employment decisions are made by our hiring team. We thank all applicants for their interest in joining our team. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants who participate in an interview will be notified of the hiring decision within the legislated timeframe, in accordance with the Employment Standards Act, 2000.
