INTERNAL/EXTERNAL POSTING
Inviting applications for the position of: Social Worker/Counsellor
Location: Perth and Smiths Falls sites
Hours: 0.8fte – 56hrs bi-weekly
Term: Indeterminate
Salary Range: $68,200 - $81,800 annually (prorate to fte) or $37.47-$44.95 hourly
Start date: to be determined
Existing Vacancy: yes
Who we are:
Rideau Community Health Services (RCHS) is a non-profit, community-governed health and social service agency that provides comprehensive primary care, health promotion and community development services. Working with partners to provide integrated health and wellness services for various communities throughout Leeds, Grenville and Lanark counties.
- Competitive Rates
- Health Benefits – 100% premium pd,
- Pension Plan - HOOPP
- Generous paid time off
- Team Work
- Professional Development opportunities
- Work/Life Balance and Supportive Culture
About the Role:
As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Social Worker/Counsellor is responsible for providing a range of services including individual counselling and facilitating psycho-educational groups for clients. The Social Worker/Counsellor will collaborate and advocate with partners, community agencies and will have a strong understanding of equity as well as experience in working with diverse populations including low-income communities, people living with chronic health and/or mental health issues, addiction struggles, older adults, culturally diverse, LGBTQ+ and others. With a generalist approach, the Social Worker/Counsellor will show competency and comfort in using various modalities of therapy.
Submit your expression of interest in the form of cover letter and resume by October 30, 2026
To Human Resources hr@rideauchs.ca
All applications are considered confidential. AI screening is not used in hiring.
RCHS is accountable to employees, clients and to the government of Ontario for meeting the standards set by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (“AODA”) and its regulations. RCHS is an equal opportunity employer, respecting and embracing the needs and diversity of our employees. If you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process, please call 613-269-3400, ext. 228.