A community-based, not-for-profit organization, AMI-Quebec is committed to helping families manage the effects of mental health challenges and illnesses through support, education, guidance and advocacy. By promoting understanding, we work to dispel the stigma still surrounding mental illness, thereby helping to create communities that offer new hope for meaningful life.

Our work is based on a paradigm of competence that focuses on coping and adaptation, while emphasizing the family’s strengths, resources, and expertise and infusing a sense of mastery and hope. AMI-Quebec’s work is guided by values of respect and engagement, accessibility and adaptability, quality and security of healthcare services, and innovations and excellence.

We are looking for an experienced counsellor to join our team and help us ensure continued support for families. Please note that this counsellor will work with the family/friends supporting a person with mental health challenges/illnesses, rather than with those individuals themselves. Click here to read about our SOS Famille program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or Counselling
• Proven experience working with families
• Knowledge of mental illness
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to empathize with clients
• Bilingual (English, French)
• Interest in working in a community nonprofit organization

Responsibilities and Duties

• Evaluate clients’ needs and create an intervention plan
• Help individuals with the resources needed to reach personal goals
• Monitor client progress and adjust intervention plan as needed
• Take part in other relevant tasks necessary for the functioning of the organization

Supervision (individually and in group) is provided.

We are located in Montreal. Some remote work may be possible.

Compensation: Salaried position: Remuneration and benefits are based on the organization’s salary scale (salary is based on a full time starting salary of $53,000 annually).

To apply, please email a resume and cover letter to hiring@amiquebec.org. Please include references with your application.

The deadline to apply is May 15, 2025. We will be considering applicants as they apply, so please don’t delay in submitting your application. The position may be filled before the deadline. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.