Child & Family Therapist - Arabic Speaking (Contractor)

TELUS; Brampton; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading health services provider seeks a Child & Family Therapist fluent in Arabic to provide essential therapeutic support in Brampton. This part-time independent contractor role emphasizes trauma-informed and culturally responsive care for children and families. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving mental health outcomes within Arabic-speaking communities.

Benefits

Guaranteed pay for scheduled sessions

Reliable monthly billing and admin support

Access to clinical supervision

Qualifications

• Fluency in Arabic is essential for providing linguistically appropriate care.
• At least two years of post-graduate clinical experience is required.
• Current registration with relevant regulatory bodies in Ontario is needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide counselling services in-person and virtually to children, youth, and families.
• Collaborate on creating actionable care plans with clients and referral agents.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments and maintain client records.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Culturally responsive practice

Engagement

Assessment

Intervention

Education

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling, or Psychology

Job description

Child & Family Therapist - Arabic Speaking (Contractor)

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TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of health. As a global-leading health and well-being provider – encompassing physical, mental and financial health – TELUS Health is improving health outcomes for consumers, patients, healthcare professionals, employers and employees.

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Registered Social Worker or Psychotherapist

Location: Private practice in Brampton or Mississauga

Job Function: Clinical / Health

Status: Independent Contractor

Schedule: Casual (2 - 3 referrals/month)

Modality: In-person (preferred), telephone and video counselling

Join our Team

In partnership with Peel Children’s Aid Society (PeelCAS), TELUS Health is seeking a Registered Social Worker or Registered Psychotherapist fluent in Arabic to provide impactful counselling to children, youth, and families navigating a wide range of complex challenges.

This is a purpose-driven opportunity to deliver meaningful, trauma-informed care that supports healing, strengthens family bonds, and promotes long-term resilience, while expanding access to mental health services within Arabic-speaking and underserved communities.

The Difference You'll Make

In this impactful role, you will work alongside TELUS Health’s Government Services team, delivering individual, family, and couple counselling to clients referred by Peel CAS. Services are offered in-person and virtually, with a focus on Arabic-language support to meet the linguistic and cultural needs of our clients.

You’ll play a critical role in supporting racialized and underserved populations through culturally safe, trauma-informed care. This role combines flexibility, professional development, and the ability to work both independently and within a multi-disciplinary support team.

What You'll Do

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Provide timely, clinically sound intake, assessment, and counselling services to referred clients.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and referral agents to clarify goals and create actionable care plans.
• Deliver short-to-medium-term therapeutic interventions (approx. 6 sessions) with a strong emphasis on solution-focused, trauma-informed, and culturally relevant approaches.
• Offer services in Arabic, where appropriate, and maintain a culturally responsive practice.
• Act as a case manager—connecting families to community resources and advocating for their access to necessary supports.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments and safety planning as needed.
• Maintain communication with referral agents while upholding confidentiality standards.
  
  
  

Administrative Responsibilities:

• Participate in clinical supervision and peer consultation.
• Respond to inquiries and manage client-related communications in a timely and professional manner.
• Complete all required documentation and case closures promptly.
• Follow TELUS Health’s protocols for case scheduling, confidentiality, and clinical recordkeeping.
• Meet expectations for case volume, client engagement, and service delivery metrics.
  
  
  

What You Bring

Master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, or a related discipline.

Current registration in good standing with:

• Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), or
• College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

Professional liability insurance.

At least two (2) years of post-graduate clinical experience with:

• Children, youth, and families experiencing complex mental health and relational issues
• Trauma, grief, domestic violence, and abuse
• Mandated clients and families involved with child protection services
• Substance use and risk assessment

Fluency in Arabic; ability to provide linguistically appropriate care to Arabic-speaking families.

Understanding of anti-racism, racial trauma, and anti-oppressive, equity-centered frameworks.

Clinical experience using evidence-based practices such as:

• CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, ARC Framework, IFS, and other trauma-informed models.
• Strong skills in engagement, assessment, and intervention with high-risk populations.
  
  
  

Why Join TELUS Health...

• Guaranteed pay for scheduled sessions (including no-shows)
• Reliable monthly billing and admin support
• Access to clinical supervision, learning & development resources
• Join a mission-driven team committed to mental health equity in diverse communities
  
  
  

A Bit About Us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.

Disclaimer: In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all team members whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada.

The health and safety of our team, customers and communities is paramount to TELUS. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our TELUS Health Care Centres to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.

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