Current Openings

Forging Forward is currently recruiting for a Social Worker/Psychotherapist to join our practice!

This position is available immediately for part-time, with potential to lead to a full-time, permanent position.

The candidate must be willing to see clients weekly on a flexible schedule that will include some evenings and some Saturdays.

The candidate must be available to see clients in-person at the physical location and should be available to see clients through virtual or tele-health services.

• Provide individual, couples, and family counselling

• Provide professional and respectful services in a safe and confidential environment

• Develop customized counselling plans with personalized goals and measurable outcomes

• Use approaches that foster self-determination and promote resiliency

• Offer in-person therapy with occasional phone and video sessions as appropriate

• Manage correspondence and documentation using practice-management software (OWL, OnCall Health, etc.) in adherence with the OCSWSSW and FFCS employment guidelines

• Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or;

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working directly with clients in a mental health setting

• Experienced in provided counselling related to stress management, mental health support, relationships, trauma, separation and divorce

• Experience in working with adults, couples, children, youth and families

• Trained and skilled in the use of a variety of modalities such as CBT, DBT, SFT, and trauma therapy

• Experience with handling confidential information

• Additional certification and/or designations would be considered an asset

• Ability to provide a negative vulnerable sector record check

• Proof of professional insurance (independent contractors) as well as current registration, in good standing, with the regulatory body

• Skilled in self-employment/activity management

• Able to work as a team in consultation and collaboration as well as independently

• The ability to offer services in French would be considered an asset

The hourly wage for this position is dependent on credentials (qualified and registered applicants) ranging from $28.50-$45.50 per hour for 20+ hours per week.

Regular supervision will be provided by a Social Worker with supervision certification in compliance with the OCSWSSW Code of Ethics and CRPO, as part of the employment/contractual benefits.

The successful candidate will be required to maintain a full caseload (TBD) supported by the lead counsellor.

Benefits include:

• EAP for mental health services

• Continued Education (CE) bonus

• Flexible work schedule

• Employee Medical Plans

We welcome diversity at FFCS. Priority will be given to qualified applicants who identify with a minority group (ex. women, persons with disabilities, etc.)