Hillel Ontario Therapist

About this role

Hillel Ontario Therapist

Hybrid Position

Reports to: Chief Campus Officer

About Hillel Ontario

A recognized leader in the international Hillel movement, amplifying vibrant Jewish campus life across nine campuses and serving over 14,000 Jewish students. We centralize organizational expertise so our campus professionals can focus on student engagement and building meaningful community connections. We embrace religious and political diversity, supporting a broad spectrum of identities through innovative programming, immersive experiences, and leadership opportunities. Together, we empower the next generation of Jewish leaders to make an enduring impact on Jewish life, Israel, and the world.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced clinician who is both an exceptional therapist and experienced in running a successful clinical practice. This person will help establish and grow Hillel Ontario's counselling service by building trusted relationships, developing referral networks, and creating a sustainable, student-centred therapy practice. The Therapist will provide counseling and therapy to clients in individual and group interventions for University students. In addition, the Therapist will develop and deliver mental health education, workshops, and training for staff and students as needed. The role also connects students with appropriate campus and community resources, ensuring they receive integrated, holistic support tailored to their individual needs.

This is a hybrid position, combining virtual clinical work with periodic travel to Hillel Ontario campuses throughout the academic year. Campus visits are an important part of the role, providing opportunities to build relationships with students and staff, increase visibility and accessibility, deliver programming, and strengthen partnerships across the Hillel Ontario network.

Position type and expected hours of work

This is a full-time Hybrid position with flexible work hours, equivalent to 4-5 full days per week. The majority of work will be conducted during regular business hours, with flexibility required to meet student and organizational needs. Travel to Hillel Ontario campuses across the province is required on an occasional basis.

Key Responsibilities

Counselling & Crisis Management

• Provide counselling services primarily virtually through secure virtual (video) and telephone appointments.

• Clinical responsibilities include assessment, diagnosis, treatment planning, and treatment implementation as appropriate.

• Interventions may include individual and group therapy, case management, and crisis intervention. Provide referrals and case management services to clients as needed.

• Address acute student crises and triage active concerns alongside campus Hillel staff.

Outreach and Education

• Cultivate partnerships with key campus and community service providers to facilitate referrals and enhance students' access to support services.

• Maintain knowledge of current resources in the Greater Toronto Area as well as across the province of Ontario.

• Partner with Hillel staff and student leaders to advance wellness initiatives and integrate wellbeing practices into Hillel programs, events, and student experiences.

• Develop and deliver evidence-informed mental health and wellness workshops, training, and educational programming for staff, students, and student leaders.

• Periodic in-person campus visits are an essential component of the role. Travel to Hillel Ontario campuses as required to build relationships, provide training, and support wellness initiatives.

Documentation and Record Keeping

• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation, including intake assessments, case notes, treatment plans, and other required records.

• Collect, track, and utilize program and client data to support reporting, evaluate service effectiveness, and inform continuous quality improvement.

• Manage client billing using Hillel Ontario's sliding-scale fee structure and maintain accurate billing records.

Collaboration with Hillel Ontario Staff

• Work with Chief Innovation and Strategy to help support the mental health and wellness pillar

• Partner, support and consult with campus Hillel staff and community partners in addressing a wide range of student needs.

• Attend mandatory staff meetings, training, clinical supervision and staff gatherings.

Administration, Supervision and Management

• The project will prioritize knowledge mobilization and seize opportunities to capture, integrate, share and promote best practices among other communities.

• Possibly supervise an MSW student intern for their field placement beginning in year two of this role.

Competencies

• Demonstrated experience conducting clinical assessments, therapeutic…