Hillel Ontario Therapist

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

The Hillel Ontario Therapist will provide counseling and therapy to clients in individual and group interventions for University students. In addition to providing direct clinical services, the Therapist develops and delivers 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 counselling, and case management for a hybrid (virtual and in-person) caseload.
• Strong knowledge of mental health services, community resources, and referral pathways across Ontario.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to engage, support, and connect with students and staff from diverse backgrounds.
• Thorough understanding of Ontario's legal, ethical, and professional standards of practice, including client confidentiality, privacy legislation (e.g., PHIPA), documentation requirements, informed consent, and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
• Demonstrated commitment to providing culturally responsive, inclusive, and trauma-informed care to individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities.

Required education and experience

• A Master's degree or Doctoral level degree in social work, psychology or counseling from an accredited college or university. 
• Minimum of two years’ experience as a fully licensed practitioner.
• Licensure (or immediately eligible) to practice as a mental health professional in good standing in the Province of Ontario 
• Registered through the Ontario College of Social Worker and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) or registered through the College of Registered Psychotherapists (CRPO) 
• Additional training, licensure, or certification related to the treatment of young adults, individuals, and/or families (Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) etc.) is preferred.
• Cultural competence and an understanding of Judaism, Jewish traditions, and Jewish communal life is preferred 
• Previous experience working with teens, college students and/or young adults; and providing counseling virtually.
• Strong project management and excellent communication skills as building a new clinical practice within a community-based organization will require both.
• Demonstrated self-starter and capable multi-tasker who will use these skills to build a clinical practice within Hillel

What We Offer

• A market competitive base salary with a starting range between $70,000 - $85,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
• Ongoing clinical support, including internal supervision and external clinical supervision.
• A comprehensive benefits package, including extended health, vision, dental, life insurance, and long-term disability (LTD) coverage.
• Generous paid time off, including 15 days of vacation to start, mental health and wellness days, and paid Jewish holidays.
• A flexible hybrid work environment that supports work-life balance.
• The opportunity to build and shape a new clinical practice within a mission-driven, community-based organization.
• A collaborative and people-focused team committed to student wellbeing and professional excellence.
• Access to exceptional professional development opportunities and a network of colleagues across Hillel Ontario and the broader Hillel movement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Hillel Ontario is an equal opportunity employer and employs personnel without regard to age, ancestry, color, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed, religion, disability, family status, marital status (including single status), gender identity, gender expression, record of offenses, sex (including pregnancy and breastfeeding), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law, regulation, or ordinance.

About Hillel International

In 1923, Rabbi Benjamin Frankel started Hillel with humble means, a noble mission and a breathtaking vision: to convey Jewish civilization to a new generation. Today, Hillel International continues to enrich the lives of Jewish students and is the largest Jewish campus organization in the world at nearly 1,000 colleges and universities across North America and around the world. As Hillel evolves as an organization, the mission remains steadfast: to create lasting connections with every Jewish student that foster an enduring commitment to Jewish life, learning, and Israel and train them to become the next Jewish leaders.

Hillel is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an accepting and inclusive environment for all.