Clinical Counsellor (French Speaking)

Accountabilities: • Provide single-session counselling and in-the-moment emotional support through telephone, video, chat, and email, creating a safe, empathetic, and supportive environment for clients.

• Conduct thorough clinical assessments to determine client needs and suitability for short-term counselling interventions.

• Provide crisis intervention and effectively manage high-risk situations, working collaboratively with clients and making appropriate referrals when additional support is required.

• Support clients experiencing mental health symptoms, substance use concerns, relationship or family challenges, and other personal or emotional difficulties.

• Apply evidence-informed short-term counselling approaches, including Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Integrative, or Systemic counselling techniques.

• Develop clear and concise treatment or support plans based on individual client needs and clinical assessments.

• Refer clients to appropriate internal or external resources as part of a holistic approach to care and continuity of support.

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with professional and organizational standards.

• Participate in ongoing clinical supervision, professional development, training, and initiatives that contribute to a culture of care and clinical excellence.

• Perform additional responsibilities related to the role as required by management.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in mental health, counselling, psychology, social work, or a related field.

• Fluency in both French and English, with the ability to provide clinical counselling services confidently in both languages.

• Minimum of 2 years of direct client-facing experience providing counselling or mental health services.

• Experience using clinical assessment tools and delivering short-term counselling interventions.

• Knowledge or experience with evidence-based approaches such as Solution-Focused Therapy, CBT, Mindfulness, Integrative, or Systemic counselling.

• Training or experience in crisis intervention and supporting high-risk clients is considered an asset.

• Ability to work effectively with individuals experiencing substance use concerns, mental health symptoms, crises, relationship difficulties, or family challenges.

• Strong clinical judgment, active listening, empathy, communication, and rapport-building skills.

• Ability to remain calm, professional, and compassionate when managing sensitive or high-risk situations.

• Strong documentation, organization, and case-management skills.

• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while collaborating effectively with colleagues and clinical support teams.

• Professional licensure is not required for this position; clinical supervision and dedicated allowances are available to support the path toward obtaining licensure.

Benefits

• Fully remote position available to professionals across Canada.

• Flexible scheduling with day-shift or night-shift options.

• Choice of full-time employment at 40 hours per week or part-time employment at 30 hours per week.

• Salary ranging from $68,000 for day shifts to $74,000 for night shifts .

• Paid time off.

• Extended healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.

• AD&D, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage.

• Employer pension contributions.

• Monthly clinical supervision and supervision stipends.

• 24/7 support for risk and crisis calls.

• Access to professional development webinars, workshops, training, and tuition reimbursement.

• Gym reimbursement, wellness rewards, and employee assistance program benefits.

• Mentorship opportunities and opportunities to connect with a global professional community.

• Support for professional growth and licensure development.

• Inclusive and supportive work environment focused on wellbeing, belonging, collaboration, and professional development.

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