Clinical Counsellor (French Speaking - Overnight) in Canada Creek, Nova Scotia at Jobgether

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Clinical Counsellor (French Speaking - Overnight) based in Canada.

This is a fully remote clinical counselling opportunity supporting clients across Canada through accessible, short-term mental health services.
You’ll provide compassionate, culturally responsive support through phone, video, chat, and email.
The role combines single-session counselling, clinical assessment, crisis intervention, and appropriate referrals.
You’ll work with clients experiencing a wide range of challenges, including mental health concerns, substance use, relationship difficulties, and crisis situations.
Overnight shifts provide an opportunity to make a meaningful difference when clients may need support outside traditional hours.
You’ll be supported through clinical supervision, professional development, and resources designed to strengthen your practice.
The position offers flexibility through full-time or part-time schedules while allowing you to contribute to a caring, inclusive, and globally connected environment.

• Provide single-session counselling, in-the-moment emotional support, and crisis management through telephone and video-based services, with additional support through chat and email.
• Conduct thorough clinical assessments to determine client needs and suitability for short-term counselling.
• Support clients experiencing mental health symptoms, substance use concerns, relationship or family challenges, and crisis or high-risk situations.
• Manage high-risk situations appropriately, collaborating with clients and making timely referrals to suitable internal or external resources.
• Develop clear, concise treatment or support plans aligned with each client's needs and the short-term counselling model.
• Maintain accurate, confidential, and timely clinical documentation in accordance with professional and organizational standards.
• Use a warm, empathetic, and culturally sensitive approach when supporting people of different ages, backgrounds, and life circumstances.
• Participate in ongoing clinical supervision, professional development, training, and initiatives that promote quality care and clinical excellence.
• Complete other relevant responsibilities associated with the role as required by management.

• Master's degree in mental health, counselling, psychology, social work, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of direct client-contact experience providing counselling or mental health services.
• Fluency in both French and English, with the ability to provide clinical support effectively in both languages.
• Experience using clinical assessment tools and short-term counselling approaches such as Solution-Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness, Integrative, or Systemic counselling.
• Ability to provide compassionate and effective support in remote, technology-enabled counselling environments.
• Strong clinical assessment, active listening, communication, documentation, and crisis-management skills.
• Ability to work confidently with clients presenting with complex emotional, behavioural, family, relationship, or substance-use concerns.
• Training or experience in crisis intervention and supporting high-risk clients is an advantage.
• Professional licensure is not required; clinical supervision and dedicated allowances are available to support the journey toward obtaining licensure.
• Strong empathy, sound clinical judgment, cultural awareness, and the ability to remain composed and supportive during challenging conversations.
• Availability to work overnight shifts and, depending on preference, either full-time at approximately 40 hours per week or part-time at approximately 30 hours per week.

• Fully remote position available across Canada.
• Competitive salary of approximately $74,000 for overnight work.
• Choice of full-time or part-time working arrangements.
• Paid time off.
• Extended healthcare, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance, AD&D, and long-term disability insurance.
• Employer pension contributions.
• Monthly clinical supervision and supervision stipends.
• 24/7 support for risk-related calls.
• Professional development webinars, workshops, and training opportunities.
• Tuition and training reimbursement.
• Gym reimbursement and wellness rewards.
• Employee access to EAP benefits.
• Mentorship opportunities and opportunities to connect with a global professional community.
• Support toward professional licensure through clinical supervision and dedicated allowances.
• Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture focused on wellbeing, belonging, professional growth, and equitable opportunities.