Bilingual Clinical Therapist

Kinark Child & Family Services; Barrie; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health organization in Barrie is seeking a Bilingual Clinical Therapist for a full-time, temporary position. The role involves conducting assessments and therapy for children and youth with complex needs. Candidates must have relevant registration and at least 3 years of experience. A hybrid work model is offered, requiring two office days per week.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health and dental benefits

Flexible work arrangements

Employer Matching Pension Plan

Employee Wellness Program

Educational opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a mental health setting.
• Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments.
• Develop treatment plans.
• Provide therapy in various settings.
• Work evenings as needed.

Skills

Bilingual (English and French)

Therapeutic skills

Assessment and treatment planning

Experience with children and youth

Education

Registration with relevant professional bodies

Job description

Kinark Child and Family Services has a rich 50-year history serving children and youth through a wide range of evidence-based mental health services, including individual, family, and group counselling. We are committed to helping children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes, with a broader vision of a healthy future for Ontario’s children and youth. Our passionate team of over 700 staff serves nearly 9,000 children and youth annually across three program streams : Community-based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism, and Forensic Mental Health.

Our people are the heartbeat of our organization, guided by values such as ‘Holding children, youth, and families at the centre of all that we do’.

We actively seek staff feedback to enhance the employee experience and aim to be an employer of choice in our sectors.

If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and youth with complex needs and want to join our mission, we invite you to apply!

For more information about Kinark, our values, strategic priorities, and service programs, please visit our website .

What we offer :

• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and other employment perks
• Flexible work arrangements supporting work-life balance
• Employer Matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan up to 6%
• Employee Wellness Program
• Extensive educational and training opportunities
• Supportive work environment with regular supervision and feedback
• Renowned accredited clinical programs
• Dependent on hours worked, length of service, and / or collective agreement (where relevant)

We currently have an opportunity for :

Position Title : Bilingual Clinical Therapist

Location : Barrie, ON L4N 6T4 (Primary)

Type : Temporary, Full-Time

Hours : 35 hours / week

Salary : Step 1 : $39.01; Step 2 : $40.88; Step 3 : $42.82; Range : $70,998.20 - $77,932.40 annually

Duration : 1-year contract

This role offers a hybrid work model with 2 days in the office per week. The Clinical Therapist will be part of a dynamic team at Kinark’s Community Based Child and Youth Mental Health program in the Simcoe region. Responsibilities include comprehensive assessments, developing treatment plans, providing therapy in various settings, and working evenings as needed. Candidates must be registered with relevant professional bodies and have at least 3 years of relevant experience in a mental health setting. Travel is required, and a valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle are necessary.

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