Mental Health Art Therapist

Anderson Therapy Services; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated therapy service provider in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking a Full-Time Registered Mental Health - Art Therapist. The role includes providing therapy to children and adolescents, working both remotely and on-site. Candidates must be in good standing with their professional body and possess strong skills in critical thinking and emotional support. This position offers a hybrid work model and opportunities for community engagement.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible work arrangements

Qualifications

• Experience supporting children and adolescents through emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Ability to travel to remote Indigenous communities.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide assessment and treatment to individuals of all ages.
• Work with clients both virtually and in-person.
• Travel to Northern First Nations Communities as needed.

Skills

Child and adolescent therapy

Virtual care technology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

In good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Video conference software

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

• Hybrid - in Dundas Office

Anderson Therapy Services (ATS) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Full-Time Registered Mental Health - Art Therapist to join our collaborative, cross-disciplinary team. We are looking for a clinician with experience supporting children and adolescents through emotional, behavioral, and developmental challenges.

At ATS, we provide innovative and personalized therapy services to people of all ages across Canada, working with both Southern clients in the Dundas and surrounding areas and a significant clientele stemming from contracts with Indigenous communities across Ontario, Nunavut, and Quebec. If you are motivated to learn, possess strong critical thinking skills, and are ready to start as soon as possible, we encourage you to apply.

Who We Are

The team at ATS highly values partnership, integrity, compassion, and innovation. We believe in a collaborative approach, building upon our clients’ strengths to create individualized, not one-size-fits-all, treatment plans. We are dedicated to our team’s life‑long learning, providing many opportunities for professional development throughout the year.

Our clinicians have the flexibility to work remotely (virtual care) or in a hybrid model of virtual and in‑clinic service delivery. Additionally, clinicians are encouraged to participate in trips to the communities they work with to facilitate a stronger connection with the child, family, and community.

Key Responsibilities

As a Registered Mental Health - Art Therapist, you will :

• Provide assessment and treatment to individuals of all ages who present with a broad range of psychological and / or social difficulties.
• Work with clients virtually —in remote Indigenous communities using virtual care technology.
• Work with clients in the Dundas, Ontario office and surrounding areas.
• Travel to Northern First Nations Communities is required (up to 10% of the role annually, with trip durations up to one week) to facilitate a stronger client and community connection.
• Coordinate with other clinicians from other disciplines (Speech‑Language Pathologists, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, etc.) to provide a strong continuum of care.
• Provide support which promotes mental wellness, child growth and development, healthy parent‑child relations, and positive child‑school dynamics.

Qualifications

The "Must‑Haves"

• In good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (Registered).
• Able to travel to remote and rural Indigenous Communities across Canada.

Note: Qualified and experienced social workers (with specialization in Psychotherapy) in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers are also welcome to apply.

The "Nice‑to‑Haves"

• Experience and specialized skills to work with children, youth, and adults who experience, or are affected by, but not limited to: Trauma, Anxiety, Depression, Grief, Loss, Separation and / or Divorce, Self‑Harm, and Suicidal Ideation.
• Experience working with individuals, and engaging caregivers in treatment both in‑clinic and remotely.
• Skilled in completing formal and informal assessments, and identifying person‑centered treatment goals.
• Experience tailoring intervention plans to each client and varying use of directive methods (e.g., artmaking prompts) and non‑directive methods (e.g., unprompted artmaking and play therapy) in response to client needs / goals.
• Knowledge of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people, history, intergenerational trauma, culture, health priorities and social issues impacting mental health.
• Able to adapt assessment and treatment approach to the needs of clients, including clients of diverse cultural backgrounds and across various settings (e.g., online).
• Able to work well as part of a cross‑disciplinary team which includes Speech‑Language Pathologists, Communicative Disorders Assistants, Occupational Therapists, Physiotherapists, and Behaviour Therapists.
• Possess the flexibility and time‑management skills necessary to manage an ever‑changing caseload, demonstrating strong problem solving and creativity.
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with video conference software (e.g., Zoom), Canva, and the Microsoft Office ecosystem (e.g., TEAMS, SharePoint, Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Before Starting With Us

• A Vulnerable Sector police check. (Note: A positive police check will be reviewed and evaluated for suitability in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position.)
• A strength / workstyle assessment.

Our Commitment

Anderson Therapy Services is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing inclusive, barrier‑free selection processes and work environments. If contacted regarding this competition, please advise the departmental official of any accommodation measures which may be required to enable you to be assessed in a fair and equitable manner.

ATS acknowledges that the land at 6 Hatt St. was first inhabited by the Haudenosonee, Attiwonderonk (Neutral), and Anishnabewaki peoples. We honour the sacred land we are on, and its caretakers who provided stewardship over this land for generations. We acknowledge these enduring and resilient peoples, their elders past and present, as well as generations to come.

Company Description

Anderson Therapy Services has been providing client‑centered and innovative services for over 23 years. Our team provides assessment, treatment and consultative services in‑clinic, in‑school, at work, at home, in remote areas, and through our secure online videoconferencing platform.