Mental Health Clinician (Eating Disorders Service)

CMHA Waterloo Wellington

$77K — $94K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Masters degree in social work, psychology, occupational therapy, or related health or social science field
  • Registration with a relevant college or registering body
  • 3 to 5 years clinical experience with eating disorder patients, preferably in a specialized program
  • Training in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) specific to eating disorders
  • Thorough understanding of complex clinical issues associated with eating disorders
  • Experience facilitating both individual and group therapy sessions
  • Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities

Responsibilities

  • Provide recovery-oriented support to adults with eating disorders
  • Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments as part of an interdisciplinary team
  • Offer consultation to community partners regarding patient care
  • Deliver evidence-based treatments both individually and in group settings
  • Manage high-risk and crisis situations effectively
  • Collaborate within a self-directed team to ensure effective client care
  • Demonstrate sensitivity to social and cultural diversity in patient interactions

Benefits

  • Regular full-time position with a stable schedule (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
  • Located in a primary care facility on King St. W. Kitchener
  • Opportunity to work within a specialized Eating Disorders program
  • Engage in interdisciplinary team-driven approaches to care
  • Potential to impact patients' recovery journey significantly
  • Required travel supported with valid driver's license and transportation
Full Job Description
Posting Closes: August 11, 2026 at 5:00pm

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting a MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN (Eating Disorders Service)

  • This is aregular full-time role to fill an existing vacancy (35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) based at 55 King St. W. Kitchener.


Team oriented and collaborative, you will provide recovery oriented support to adults presenting with eating disorders. This will include providing comprehensive mental health assessments within an interdisciplinary team model, consultation to community partners and the provision of evidenced based treatment individually and through group facilitation. This position reports to the Manager, DBT & Eating Disorders Services.

Qualifications:

  • Masters level degree in social work, psychology, occupational therapy or relevant health or social science field
  • Registration with relevant college/registering body
  • 3 to 5 years' experience working in a clinical capacity with individuals who have eating disorders (preferable within a specialized Eating Disorders Program)
  • Training and/or education specific to Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy skills in relation to treatment of eating disorders
  • In-depth knowledge of complex clinical issues associated with eating disorders
  • Experience in providing both individual and group therapy
  • Experience managing high risk and crisis situations.
  • Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to social and cultural diversity
  • Highly developed organizational, communication and problem solving skills
  • The ability to work collaboratively in a self-directed work team
  • Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook and various database software
  • Valid driver's license and own transportation as travel is required


Qualified applicants 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

*We do not use AI in our screening process.

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