Therapist – Social Worker (MSW) or Registered Psychotherapist (Qualified)
Posted on Monday, November 9th, 2026
Forging Forward Counselling Services | Petawawa, Ontario
Part-Time 15 hrs/wk | Wage: Hourly $36.00 – $50.00+ /hr | Closes 2026-12-12
Job Description
Description:
Forging Forward Counselling Services has been established for 20+ years. Our staff of Registered Social Workers/Social Service Workers and Registered Psychotherapists offer counselling, trauma therapy, mental health services, parenting counselling support and information, and vocational rehabilitation services. Each counsellor has engaged in a different area of concentration and professional development training. Our counsellors work with adults, children and youth, couples and families with no waitlists and flexible appointment hours. In addition, we have staff trained as Clinical Traumatologists and as a Vocational Rehabilitation Professional.
Forging Forward is currently recruiting a registered social worker (MSW level) or registered psychotherapist (qualified) to join our practice. This is a casual part-time position that will lead to a full-time, permanent position as your case load increases.
The candidate must be willing to see clients weekly on a flexible schedule that will include some evenings and some Saturdays. The incumbent must be available to see clients in-person at the physical location (Petawawa) and should be available to see clients through virtual or telehealth services.
Responsibilities:
Provide individual, couple and family counselling
Willingness to facilitate group therapy programs as needed
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, Microsoft Teams, etc.) in adherence with the OCSWSSW, CRPO and FFCS employment guidelines.
Qualifications:
Registered Social Worker with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers or prospective regulatory college, i.e. CRPO.
Minimum of 1 to 2 years of experience working directly with clients in a mental health setting.
Experienced in providing counselling related to stress management, mental health support, relationships, trauma, separation and divorce, and psychosocial needs.
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 as well as current registration, in good standing, with the regulatory body.
Skilled in independent work schedule and activity management.
Able to work as a team in consultation and collaboration.
The ability to offer services in French would be considered an asset.
Additional Information:
The hourly wage for this position is dependent on credentials (qualified and registered applicants) ranging from $36.00-$50.00+ per hour for 15 – 40 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, and flexible work schedule. Employee Medical Plans.
We welcome diversity at FFCS. Priority will be given to qualified applicants who belong to a priority group (ie: minority groups, women, or persons with a disability.)
We invite you to visit our website at www.forgingforward.ca for more information about the services we provide.
Please submit a resume and cover-letter by email using either MS Word or PDF format. All applications will be kept confidential.
Land Acknowledgement:
We acknowledge that the land on which our services are provided is the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabeg People.
JOB TERMS: Permanent, Days, Evenings
APPLY BY: 2026-12-12
How to Apply
Contact:
Please send resumes to Lisa Bowman, Clinical Director
Forging Forward Counselling Services
3283 Petawawa Blvd,
Petawawa, Ontario K8H 1X8
Phone: 613-687-0222 & Fax: 613-775-0615
Email: lisa.bowman@forgingforward.ca
Website: www.forgingforward.ca
http://www.forgingforward.ca
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