Role:
Guelph Family Health Team is looking for a Mental Health Counsellor 1.0 FTE (Full-Time Perm)
Hourly Rate: $41.55 – $43.23
Reports to: Manager, Mental Health & Community Programs
About Us:
The Guelph Family Health Team is a not-for-profit, interdisciplinary primary care organization providing comprehensive, team-based care to the community of Guelph and surrounding areas. Our team works collaboratively to improve patient access, health outcomes, and system sustainability through innovative and integrated primary care services.
Position Summary:
The Mental Health Counsellor provides short-term, patient-centered mental health care within a primary care setting. Working with individuals and families, the MHC conducts assessments, collaborates with patients to establish goals, and delivers counselling, education, and resource navigation to support improved mental health and well‑being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct assessments to identify patient strengths, needs, and barriers to change or recovery.
- Develop and deliver counselling interventions grounded in evidence informed frameworks.
- Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
- Provide short-term, goal-focused interventions (in person, virtual, or telephone).
- Participate in the development and delivery of group based programs as required.
- Collaborate with the mental health team and interdisciplinary partners to support patient care.
- Provide education and consultation to team members, patients, and families as appropriate.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and team meetings.
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in a social science or health-related discipline.
- Current registration and good standing with either the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
- Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience providing counselling for mental health and/or substance use concerns.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and within interdisciplinary teams.
- Strong organizational, communication, and documentation skills.
- Proficiency with electronic documentation systems and general computer applications.
Guelph FHT is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome all qualified applicants to apply to join our team. We accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process; Please advise Human Resources in advance if an accommodation is required.
Interested applicants can email humanresources@guelphfht.com with a cover letter and resume by May 29, 2026. We thank all applicants for their interest and will contact only the successful applicants for an interview.
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