Mental Health Clinician - Transitional Aged Youth Ambulatory Mental Health Services (Temporary [...]

Trillium Health Partners; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community hospital in Mississauga seeks a Mental Health Clinician for Transitional Aged Youth. This temporary part-time role focuses on providing therapeutic support to youth and their families via evidence-based practices, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Ideal candidates must possess a Master’s degree in a relevant field and have three years of clinical experience. The position involves collaboration with inter-professional teams and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in a health care profession required.
• Minimum three years of clinical experience required.
• Training in DBT and CBT necessary.

Responsibilities

• Conduct bio-psychosocial assessments for patients.
• Provide individual and group therapy.
• Collaborate with inter-professional teams.

Skills

Clinical experience with youth and young adults

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s Degree in regulated health care profession

Membership with professional college

Job description

Position

Position: Mental Health Clinician – Transitional Aged Youth Ambulatory Mental Health Services
Dept/Program: Mental Health Program
Posting ID: 5676
Status: Temporary Part-Time (approx. 12 months)
Site: Credit Valley Hospital
Hours of Work/Shift: Primarily Monday to Friday (Days) with some evening flexibility as required; 37.5 hours per week
Posted: December 12, 2025
Internal Deadline: December 19, 2025

Organization

Trillium Health Partners is one of Canada’s largest community-based teaching hospitals, serving the growing and diverse populations of Mississauga, West Toronto, and surrounding communities through the Credit Valley Hospital, the Mississauga Hospital, the Queensway Health Centre, the Reactivation Care Centre (Church Site) and the new THP-UHN Reactivation Care Centre. Guided by our values of compassion, excellence, and courage, and through our strategic roadmap, Plan to 2030, we are creating a new kind of health care – defined not by illness, but by the health and well-being of people and communities.

Job Summary

The incumbent will be responsible for completing comprehensive bio-psychosocial assessments and provide targeted treatment to Youth, Young Adults and their families via structured individual and group therapy. The principle modalities for treatment delivery are Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy. Responsibilities also include providing mental health care to patients with complex medical and psychiatric needs, facilitating and co-facilitating psychotherapy groups, and fostering a therapeutic milieu. Provide clinical teaching, mentoring and/or supervision for discipline specific students; engaging with inter‑professional education experiences with students of all health disciplines. Reporting to the Clinical Manager of the Ambulatory Mental Health Services, the successful candidate will be an integral member of the inter‑professional team.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in regulated health care profession (Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing, Registered Psychotherapist – authorized to practice independently)
• Membership with professional college, in good standing and authorized to practice independently
• Minimum three years of clinical experience working with youth and young adults individuals living with mental health and/or concurrent disorders
• Extensive training and experience providing time limited, evidence based treatment, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
• Solid individual and group psychotherapy skills required and essential
• Knowledgeable with data collection tools
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and organizational skills combined with the ability to work independently as well as part of an inter‑professional team
• Ability to prioritize competing demands, positive work and attendance record required
• Hospital based experience is considered asset

Professional Attributes & Responsibilities

• Solid mental health experience working with youth and young adults who are living with acute and complex mental health challenges
• Experience working effectively within an inter‑professional collaboration model
• Training in DBT and CBT required
• Experienced in leading/co‑leading DBT & CBT Skills groups
• Experienced providing individual counselling
• Experienced in Risk Assessments (self‑harm, harm to others, suicidality, safety)
• Demonstrates commitment to hospital‑based patient and family‑centered care
• Experience completing comprehensive assessments and formulation to help inform treatment planning
• Takes initiative to tackle important issues, problems and tasks pro‑actively
• Possesses strong clinical, organizational and documentation skills
• Demonstrates commitment to best practice guidelines and quality improvement
• Commitment to the vision and goals of THP mental health strategic plan
• Demonstrated awareness and a good understanding of the principles/protocols that govern health and safety issues
• Proven ability to interact with patients and their families in an empathetic manner

Application

To pursue this career opportunity, please visit our website: www.trilliumhealthpartners.ca

Equal Opportunity Statement

Internal Candidates who believe they possess the necessary qualifications and experience for this position and who have been in their current position for at least six (6) months are encouraged to apply.

Candidates are selected on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications.

Where these factors are relatively equal seniority shall govern providing the successful applicant.

Trillium Health Partners is an equal opportunity employer who values the importance of antiracism work and is committed to integrating antiracism, diversity, equity and inclusion best practices throughout THP operations, policies and culture. Therefore, we ask that even if you do not see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on this posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. Research has shown that candidates from underrepresented groups often only apply when they feel 100% qualified. We encourage all applicants who are members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the Ontario Human Rights Code based on race, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nations, Métis or Inuk/Inuit person to consider this opportunity.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code Trillium Health Partners will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment and selection process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please inform Human Resources of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

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