Mental Health Clinician (Children's Services)

Canadian-Mental-Health-Associatio; Mount Forest; On-site; CAD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Job summary

The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington is recruiting a Mental Health Clinician for Children’s Services at Mt. Forest. The role focuses on assessments, individual and family interventions, and coordination with community providers.

The position requires a Master’s degree in a relevant field, professional registration, and several years of experience with youth mental health. Community-based collaboration and client-centered care are central to this role.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or better in social work, psychology or related field.
• Registration with relevant college/registrary body.
• 3+ years of experience with children/youth mental health/addictions.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessments for children aged 11 to 18.
• Provide direct consultation with health care providers, social service agencies, and families to support treatment.
• Provide education to service providers and the community on mental health issues.
• Initiate referrals to internal and external treatment options.
• Involve client/family in evaluating the effectiveness of assessments/consultations.
• Provide individual, family, and group therapeutic interventions.
• Coordinate relevant community services and networks for treatment.
• Solicit client and family feedback on interventions.
• Follow documentation policies and complete standardized assessments.
• Participate in quality improvement within CMHA Waterloo Wellington.
• Maintain confidentiality and proper chart documentation.

Skills

Assessment skills

Child mental health experience

DBT knowledge

Team collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Education

Master's degree in psychology/social work

Professional registration

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Mental Health Clinician (Children's Services)

Job Category: Clinical

Requisition Number: MENTA001687

• Posted : September 25, 2026
• Part-Time

Locations

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Description

Posting Closes: October 8, 2026 at 5:00pm

About Us:

The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) provides a full care system for those with addictions, mental health or developmental needs. We serve everyone from children to adults to seniors, all under one roof. Our programs help individuals and families to lead lives filled with meaning and promise. We have 400 staff at offices in Cambridge, Waterloo, Kitchener, Guelph, Fergus, and Mount Forest.

We are fully accredited by Accreditation Canada and are proud of our Exemplary Status (the highest standing) received at our most recent accreditation exercise.

Why Join our Team:

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and generous benefits supporting the wellness of our staff. We are proud to be members of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) offering one of Canada’s largest and most respected defined benefit plans.

Career Development Opportunities: Our wide range of services and supports allows for varied opportunities for career growth. Our multi-disciplinary approach to care offers cross collaboration and enhanced opportunities for learning. A formal succession planning process is key to our internal leadership recruitment.

Values that include: Mutual Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence and Innovation and a culture that is welcoming and inclusive.

Commitment to Health and Safety: We have a strong health and safety culture at CMHA WW and work tirelessly to address the health and safety needs of staff and the people we serve.

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting for a MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN (Children’s Services)

• This is a contract full-time opportunity to fill an existing vacancy until August 31, 2027 (28 hours per week between the hours of Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with evening hours as needed) based at 392 Main St. N. Mt. Forest.

Reporting to the Manager, Children’s Services, the successful candidate will be committed to assisting parents, children, and youth to establish healthy relationships. This will include providing comprehensive assessments, clinical services, and consultation to community partners and group support. The successful candidate will provide recovery oriented counseling and support to children, youth, and their families with mental health and/or addiction challenges. The focus will be on children and youth ages 11 to 18.

Responsibilities:

ASSESSMENT/CONSULTATION ACCOUNTABILITY

• Provide comprehensive mental health assessments of children aged 11 to 18.
• Provide direct consultation and support to work collaboratively with health care providers, social service agencies, and individuals and families to enhance their ability to provide treatment and/or support.
• Provide education to service providers and the broader community regarding mental health issues and how to assist someone with a mental health problem.
• Initiate referrals to a wide range of internal and external treatment and support options, ranging from self-help to formal clinical services.
• Involve client/family in evaluating the effectiveness of the assessment/consultation.

TREATMENT ACCOUNTABILITY

• Provide individual, family, and group therapeutic interventions.
• Involve and coordinate relevant community services, resources, and network members in the provision of treatment and support to the fullest extent possible.
• Solicit client and family feedback in evaluating the effectiveness of the intervention.

DOCUMENTATION ACCOUNTABILITY

• Follow policies and standards related to documentation and the collection of relevant service information.
• Complete standardized assessment(s) as necessary and appropriate for the individual’s needs.
• Participate in quality improvement and evaluation activities within Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington.
• Follow policies and standards regarding confidentiality and chart documentation.

Qualifications:

• Masters level degree in psychology, social work or relevant health or social science field
• Registration with relevant college/registering body
• Three or more years of related experience working with children/youth with mental health/addictions issues
• Well-developed assessment, intervention and support skills
• Ability to work well under pressure in a team environment and also independently
• Knowledge of a broad range of mental health, addiction and concurrent issues
• Knowledge of our system’s mental health and addiction supports and resources
• Knowledge and understanding or previous DBT training in individual and group.
• Knowledge and understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma Informed Practices
• Knowledge or training in Attachment Theory
• Good organizational, communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Demonstrated sound clinical and practical judgement
• Ability to work collaboratively in a busy inter-disciplinary setting and with formal and informal community resources
• Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to social and cultural diversity
• Well-developed knowledge base of the various service systems within the catchment area
• Demonstrated belief in the values and philosophy of CMHA WW
• Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook and various data base software
• A valid driver’s license, vehicle and insurance, as travel is required

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements.

CLASSIFICATION AND RATE OF PAY: Level 6 (OPSEU) - $37.09 TO $45.21 per hour

CMHA WW, as an equal opportunity employer, embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

*We do not use AI in our screening process.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Master's degree or better in Social Work or related field.