Affiliate Counsellor

Affiliate Counsellor – Independent Contractor
Family Services Windsor-Essex (FSWE)
Are you a compassionate clinician seeking meaningful work, professional growth, and flexibility, without the administrative demands of private practice?
At Family Services Windsor-Essex (FSWE), we empower individuals and families through counselling, education, and community support. We’re currently inviting skilled Affiliate Counsellors to join our clinical team, providing high-quality counselling and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) services to individuals, couples, families, youth, and children.
As an Affiliate Counsellor, you’ll work as an independent contractor, delivering clinical services to FSWE and FSEAP clients.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing short-term, solution-focused counselling and EAP clinical support
Conducting assessments and developing goal-oriented treatment plans
Maintaining accurate, confidential client documentation
Adhering to FSWE and EAP clinical protocols, standards, and ethical guidelines
What We Offer
We take care of the logistics so you can focus on your clients and your professional growth:
No office rent – Work from our fully equipped, professional counselling offices
Flexible scheduling – You set your availability, including evenings and weekends
Administrative support – We manage intake, billing, scheduling, and referrals
Free clinical supervision – Ongoing guidance and individual supervision available upon request, led by experienced clinicians with over 20 years in the fields of family therapy, trauma, and workplace counselling
Professional development opportunities –
Ongoing training in areas such as trauma, couples therapy, suicide intervention, and solution-focused counselling
Specialized workshops led by professionals with extensive experience in social work, psychotherapy, and evidence-based modalities (CBT, DBT, narrative, trauma-informed, and attachment-based approaches)
Access to peer-led learning and mentorship opportunities from counsellors across diverse practice backgrounds
Supportive and inclusive workplace culture that values innovation, learning, and collaboration
What You Bring
Master’s degree in Social Work or Counselling Psychology
Registration in good standing with the OCSWSSW or CRPO
Experience providing counselling to individuals, couples, families, youth, and children
EAP experience and/or experience supporting seniors and adults with disabilities is an asset
Strong knowledge of community resources and social service systems
Excellent interpersonal, assessment, and therapeutic skills
Ability to work independently while collaborating with a team-based organization
Bilingualism in French or Arabic considered a strong asset
Why Join FSWE?
At FSWE, you gain the autonomy of independent practice with the support and community of an established organization. Our counsellors consistently highlight the meaningful impact of their work, the diversity of clients they serve, and the opportunity to continue growing in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Here, you’ll find a place to learn, connect, and make a difference, while being part of a team that values compassion, inclusion, and professional excellence.
Commitment to Diversity & Accessibility
Family Services Windsor-Essex is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including Indigenous peoples, racialized communities, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please let us know.

Employment type
Contractor

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