Come and Join Us!

Swabey Family Counselling is looking to add an amazing Psychotherapist or Social Worker to our team to keep up with the growing demand for services.  We are located in LaSalle, Ontario in a busy health focused plaza.  Our mission is to help families reduce household stress, strengthen responsive family relationships, and develop core life skills. We want children, teenagers, and parents working together to learn how to truly listen to one another, communicate respectfully, and engage in collaborative problem solving.

We are looking for a part-time (15 sessions per week) or full-time (20 to 25 sessions per week) counsellor who is dedicated to working with Swabey Family Counselling long term.  Our successful candidate we be available to work evenings and weekends, offering in-person and virtual services.

Does this sound like you? Keep reading – and don’t miss the details! 

Supporting Families

Parenting is undoubtedly one of the most challenging and complex roles in life. It is a journey filled with uncertainties and hurdles that can often leave us feeling lost and overwhelmed. Whether it’s dealing with a child with challenging behaviors, an anxious and isolated teen, or a young adult struggling to find their place in the world, the road of parenthood is never easy.

Our approach extends beyond just working with children and teens. We recognize the significance of equipping parents with the necessary skills to create a supportive and nurturing environment for their children. By partnering with parents, we aim to help children thrive in school, teens build healthy relationships, and young adults transition into the adult world with confidence and security.

We envision a world where every child, teen, and young adult has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential, regardless of the challenges they may face. We strive to create a safe and nurturing environment where individuals and families can learn, grow, and build strong, healthy relationships.

We Need You!

Your role matters!  Parents turn to you for support in understanding their child or teen, and they seek to learn new ways of connecting and building better relationships.  As a Family Counsellor you play a vital role in helping families meet their goals and live life in a thriving way.   

You are confident supporting parents alongside their child or teen – strengthening their skillsets for responsive parenting. 

You are creative and playful and connect well with children and teens – helping them feel comfortable and at ease in the space.  

You have strong clinical skillsets and work as a team player to utilize the systems put in place to ensure exceptional quality of care to clients.  

Why Work Here?

We make entering private practice easier for you by providing the following: 

  • A calming and positive environment that makes families feel safe and at ease.
  • Amazing resources and supplies to use with clients. 
  • Intake assessment, treatment plan, and progress note templates that make it easy and efficient to get started with families.
  • Fabulous administrative support that gets clients booked in for their first 3 appointments.
  • A supportive team environment to help you learn and grow as a clinician.

What We Require

The basic requirements for this position includes the following:

  • Master’s degree in counselling psychology, social work, or psychology. 
  • Current registration and in good standing with your professional college. 
  • Current professional and general commercial liability insurance. 
  • Registered as a sole proprietor.
  • Experience working with children, teens, and parents.

Interested in Joining Our Team?

To be considered for interview you must complete the following:

Please note that only those applicants selected for interviews will be contacted.

We value the positive working environment we have at Swabey Family Counselling.
You can expect a thorough interview process as we determine the best fit for our team..

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