Posting Closes: October 8, 2026 at 5:00pm
The Opportunity:We are recruiting for a
MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN (Children's Services)- This is a contract full-time opportunity to fill an existing vacancy until August 31, 2027 (28 hours per week between the hours of Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with evening hours as needed) based at 392 Main St. N. Mt. Forest.
Reporting to the Manager, Children's Services, the successful candidate will be committed to assisting parents, children, and youth to establish healthy relationships. This will include providing comprehensive assessments, clinical services, and consultation to community partners and group support. The successful candidate will provide recovery oriented counseling and support to children, youth, and their families with mental health and/or addiction challenges. The focus will be on children and youth ages 11 to 18.
Responsibilities:ASSESSMENT/CONSULTATION ACCOUNTABILITY
- Provide comprehensive mental health assessments of children aged 11 to 18.
- Provide direct consultation and support to work collaboratively with health care providers, social service agencies, and individuals and families to enhance their ability to provide treatment and/or support.
- Provide education to service providers and the broader community regarding mental health issues and how to assist someone with a mental health problem.
- Initiate referrals to a wide range of internal and external treatment and support options, ranging from self-help to formal clinical services.
- Involve client/family in evaluating the effectiveness of the assessment/consultation.
TREATMENT ACCOUNTABILITY
- Provide individual, family, and group therapeutic interventions.
- Involve and coordinate relevant community services, resources, and network members in the provision of treatment and support to the fullest extent possible.
- Solicit client and family feedback in evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention.
DOCUMENTATION ACCOUNTABILITY
- Follow policies and standards related to documentation and the collection of relevant service information.
- Complete standardized assessment(s) as necessary and appropriate for the individual's needs.
- Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities within Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington.
- Follow policies and standards regarding confidentiality and chart documentation.
Qualifications:- Masters level degree in psychology, social work or relevant health or social science field
- Registration with relevant college/registering body
- Three or more years of related experience working with children/youth with mental health/addictions issues
- Well-developed assessment, intervention and support skills
- Ability to work well under pressure in a team environment and also independently
- Knowledge of a broad range of mental health, addiction and concurrent issues
- Knowledge of our system's mental health and addiction supports and resources
- Knowledge and understanding or previous DBT training in individual and group.
- Knowledge and understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma Informed Practices
- Knowledge or training in Attachment Theory
- Good organizational, communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills
- Demonstrated sound clinical and practical judgement
- Ability to work collaboratively in a busy inter-disciplinary setting and with formal and informal community resources
- Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to social and cultural diversity
- Well-developed knowledge base of the various service systems within the catchment area
- Demonstrated belief in the values and philosophy of CMHA WW
- Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook and various data base software
- A valid driver's license, vehicle and insurance, as travel is required
Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements.
CLASSIFICATION AND RATE OF PAY: Level 6 (OPSEU) - $37.09 TO $45.21 per hour
