Clinical Therapist

Kinark Child & Family Services; Oshawa; Hybrid; CAD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Flexible work arrangement

Employer-matching pension up to 6%

Employee Wellness Program

Educational and training opportunities

Supportive supervision and feedback

Accredited clinical programs

Job summary

Kinark Child and Family Services in Oshawa, Ontario seeks a Clinical Therapist to join our Community Based Child and Youth Mental Health program serving children under 12 and families. You will collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to conduct assessments and develop treatment plans.

The role is hybrid, requires up to two evenings weekly, temporary (Nov 1, 2026 to Nov 1, 2027), 35 hours per week. Strong clinical skills in CBT and family therapy are valued; bilingual English/French is a plus.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Social Work or Health-Related Discipline is preferred.
• Must be registered/in good standing with OCSWSSW or CRPO.
• Minimum 3 years relevant experience in a mental health setting is required.
• Bilingual English/French candidates will be given special consideration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial comprehensive assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Perform risk assessments and create safety plans.
• Provide individual, family, and/or group therapy as required.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team and external collaterals.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Risk assessment

Education

Master’s Degree in Social Work or Health-Related Discipline

Eligible/Registered with OCSWSSW or CRPO

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 that include individual, family, and group counselling. We are on a mission to help children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes with a broader vision of a healthy future for Ontario’s children and youth. We have a passionate team of over 700 staff serving close to 9,000 children and youth each year in our three program streams - Community-based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism, and Forensic Mental Health.

Our people are the heartbeat of our organization where ‘Holding children, youth, and families at the centre of all that we do’ is only one of the values that guides our work.

In support of our journey towards being an employer of choice in our sectors, our staff is engaged for feedback to identify and support improvements, big and small, to enhance the employee experience.

If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and youth with complex needs and want to be part of the mission we are on… Come join our team!

For more information about Kinark, our values, our strategic priorities, and our service programs, please visit ourwebsite at www.kinark.on.ca .

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and other employment perks *
• Flexible work arrangement supporting employee work life balance
• Employer Matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan up to 6% *
• Employee Wellness Program
• Extensive Educational and Training Opportunities and Supports
• 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

Clinical Therapist

Program Lists

Kinark Child & Family Services -> Durham Program

Location

Oshawa, ON L1J 2K5 CA (Primary)

Reg/Temp

Temporary

Start Date

November 1, 2026

Temporary End Date

November 1, 2027

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Relief

No

Total # of hours per week

35

# of Positions

1

Close Date

October 1, 2026

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Clinical Therapist is an integral part of a busy, dynamic and growing clinical program at Kinark Child and Family Services, Community Based Child and Youth Mental Health program in theDurhamregion primarily serving children under the age of 12 years and their families. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Clinical Therapist will be required to liaise with internal and external collaterals in the provision of clinical services. The Clinical Therapist will be responsible for completing comprehensive clinical assessments, formulate and develop individualized treatment plans prior to providing individual, family, and/or group therapy to high risk and complex children, youth, and families within an office-based and/or virtual settingas required.The successful candidate will be required to work up to two eveningsper week based on client needs. The Clinical Therapist position is covered by theCommunications Workers of America, Local 30248.

Position will be a hybrid of in office and work from home. Flexible scheduling with potential opportunity for a compressed work week schedule in future

Duties & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Complete an initial comprehensive assessment, considering the multiple layers and interacting mental health issues, needs, and disorders.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans.
• Utilize commitment strategies to obtain commitment to therapeutic engagement.
• Complete a comprehensive formulation and treatment plan as a foundation for treatment, with input from collateral sources and multidisciplinary team integrated.
• Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in clients' status.
• Provide intervention, with clinical outcomes to be achieved through application of evidenced-based practices with ongoing monitoring of impact.
• Focus on the youth’s potential for developing/sustaining pro-social, self-regulation of mental health symptoms, related behaviours.
• Complete contact notes and regular target tracking describing each client contact and how that contact relates to treatment goals and adherence to policy
• Collaborate with other members of the treatment team and participate in interagency/team meetings

The hourly rate for this position is: Level 1: $40.70, Level 2: $ 42.73, Level 3: $44.87 CAD

Qualifications:

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work or a Health-Related Discipline with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience is preferred.
• Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with extensive and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Must be registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) as a Social Worker, or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
• Must be eligible and able to perform Psychotherapy as defined under the act.
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience working in a mental health setting, is required.
• Excellent clinical assessment, formulation and treatment planning skills is essential.
• Training and/or experience in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy will be considered an asset.
• Experience with providing a broad range of clinical services and demonstrated effective work with a child and adolescent population who present a variety of clinically challenging issues.
• Demonstrated expertise in family therapy, including brief models, and advanced group skills with children and parents are preferred.
• Computer competency and experience working with diverse cultures are considered as assets for this position.
• Travel is required for this position; the successful candidate must have a validOntario driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and be willing to obtain automobile insurance which includes driving for business purposes with a minimum liability of one million dollars.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including a Vulnerable Sector Screening) and Pre-Employment Medical.
• Bilingual English/French candidates will be given special consideration.

** Please note that Equivalent combination of education & experience will be considered.

Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening or Criminal Broad Record Check, based on position, and completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate. Criminal record check disclosures with confirmed findings will be reviewed in accordance with applicable policies and relevant legislation and does not necessarily preclude employment. Each case is reviewed individually and considers the relevance of the findings to assess the implications to employment

Candidates must have the skills and knowledge needed to work with an increasingly diverse client and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion as relevant for the role applied to.

Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, including age, ancestry, disability, gender expression, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation, that make each of us unique, and recognize that people experience oppression based on these characteristics and identities. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify People and Culture at [e-mail] [phone].

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.