Description

Position: Senior Mental Health Clinician - DBT & Intensive Outpatient Program

Location: Stella's Place, Toronto (Hybrid - In-Person 3 days per week)

Position Type: Full-Time Permanent, 40 hours/week

Salary range: $80,000-$84,000

Start Date: ASAP

Application Close Date: Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Position Overview

We are seeking three Senior Mental Health Clinicians to join our dynamic team to lead and deliver high-quality, evidence-based therapeutic services to young adults experiencing debilitating symptoms of anxiety and depression. This new role will play a key leadership role in the development and delivery of a three-day-per-week Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), as well as contribute to Stella's existing programming, including Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), the Social Anxiety Program, and individual therapy sessions.

The ideal candidate is an experienced, highly skilled, and creative clinician who is passionate about supporting young adults, comfortable working in a hybrid model, and committed to delivering engaging, relational therapy both in person and on screen. This position requires the ability to facilitate virtual programming with a professional and compassionate screen presence that fosters connection and trust.

Key Responsibilities
Clinical Delivery & Leadership

• Deliver evidence-based therapeutic services to young adults, including:
• DBT-informed group programming
• Social anxiety group programming
• Brief and ongoing individual therapy
• Facilitate and co-lead the three-day-per-week Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), with a mix of in-person and virtual modalities
• Provide clinical oversight, mentorship, and case consultation to other clinicians and program staff, including students and interns as applicable
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards
• Ensure engaging and professional delivery of services on screen, including virtual group and individual sessions

Program Development & Evaluation

• Collaborate with the Clinical & Recovery Manager and interdisciplinary team to shape the IOP design and adapt programming to meet the needs of young adults living with moderate to severe anxiety and depression
• Use measurement-based care and validated outcome tools to assess participants' progress and program effectiveness
• Demonstrate a proven track record of using data and outcome measures to inform and improve clinical practice
• Contribute to the development and review of clinical resources, program manuals, and fidelity tools

Collaboration & Capacity Building

• Work closely with peer support workers, medical staff, program staff, and community partners to ensure integrated care that reflects a recovery-oriented and trauma-informed approach
• Promote an inclusive, culturally responsive, and anti-oppressive clinical environment
• Participate in cross-functional committees, case conferences, and staff meetings as needed
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field from a recognized institution
• Registration in good standing with a regulated professional college (e.g., OCSWSSW, CRPO, CPO)
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience providing psychotherapy, with demonstrated expertise in:
• DBT and/or DBT-informed practice
• Treatment of anxiety, depression, and mood-related disorders
• Structured group therapy delivery
• Working with transitional-aged youth (TAY) or young adults
• Demonstrated comfort and professionalism delivering therapy and group facilitation virtually (via secure video platforms)
• Familiarity with measurement-based care and a track record of using clinical data to improve participant outcomes
• Experience in developing or delivering intensive outpatient or stepped care programs is an asset
• Strong knowledge of trauma-informed, anti-oppressive, and culturally responsive clinical practices
• Excellent interpersonal, documentation, and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team

Hours & Reporting

This position reports to the Manager, Clinical & Recovery Services. The hours of work range from 9:30a.m. - 9:00p.m Monday to Friday depending on programming.

What We Offer

• A collaborative and creative team environment focused on innovation and learning
• Opportunities for professional development and clinical training
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package
• Flexible, hybrid work model with dedicated virtual care infrastructure
• A four four-day work week during summer

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Stella's Place is committed to having a workforce that reflects the diversity of the City of Toronto in general and of our participants in particular. We encourage applications from racialized persons, Indigenous persons, persons with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression and all those who can provide and contribute to diversification of perspective at Stella's Place.

Stella's Place is committed to hiring practices that are inclusive and barrier free. Stella's Place will provide reasonable and appropriate accommodation during all stages of the hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code in order to ensure the equal and fair assessment of all job applicants. Applicants are asked to make any accommodation request in advance.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest and relevant experience. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.