Therapist

ROCK Reach Out Centre for Kids; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community mental health service in Halton Region seeks a ROCK Therapist to support children from birth to age 8 and their families. This full-time role emphasizes early assessment, intervention, and family-centered services. The ideal candidate has a master's degree, relevant registration, and clinical experience with young children. Flexible hybrid work environment with professional development opportunities available.

Benefits

4 weeks vacation plus float days

Professional development assistance

Parental Top Up

RRSP matching

Health Care Spending Account

Discounted gym memberships

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years clinical experience working with infants and young children.
• Knowledge in assessment and treatment of mental health issues.
• Proficient with technology and MAC OS experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Focus on early assessment and intervention for children and families.
• Deliver family-centered services and contribute to program development.
• Ensure client safety standards and supervise students.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Interviewing skills

Bilingual (second language)

Verbal and written communication skills

Education

Master's degree from a recognized university

Registration with an accrediting professional body

Certification in Infant Mental Health

Job description

About YOU

You are passionate about enhancing the lives of and relationships of young children (birth to age 8) and their families. Driven and dedicated, you view your work as more than just a job, taking personal ownership and responsibility for achieving objectives on time. Your enthusiasm for helping others and your relentless commitment to making a difference make you a perfect fit for our team. Your dedication to ongoing professional development makes you excited to be part of an organization that encourages you to grow. Your desire to work in a supportive and diverse community, coupled with your commitment to high‑quality care, ensures that you will excel as a ROCK Therapist.

About ROCK

ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids) is recognized as the number one non‑profit employer of choice, leading the way in providing mental health services to children, youth, and families in the Halton region. We are an accredited organization with exemplary standings from Accreditation Canada, reflecting our commitment to high‑quality care. Our dynamic and collaborative team is dedicated to achieving our mission and vision, fostering a positive and inclusive environment that mirrors the diversity of the community we serve. At ROCK, we offer various professional development opportunities, company events, and a supportive culture that encourages innovation and growth. ROCK is site certified in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) a developmentally sensitive, neurobiology‑informed approach to clinical problem‑solving. Our hybrid work model provides flexibility, combining on‑site and virtual environments, to best meet the needs of our staff and clients. Join us in making a meaningful impact in mental health care.

The ROLE

As a ROCK Therapist (birth to age 8), you will focus on early assessment, intervention, risk identification, caregiver support, and skills development for infants and young children up to age 8 and their families. In this permanent full‑time role (35 hours per week), you will report to the Clinical Manager and deliver services using a family‑centered and developmentally informed approach. Your passion for therapeutic intervention, skills development, and psycho‑education will drive your work in individual, family, and group settings. Additionally, you will contribute to program development, supervise students, ensure accurate documentation, and uphold client safety standards.

Who we’re looking for:

Education

• A relevant master’s degree from a recognized university.
• Registration with an accrediting professional body is required (i.e. College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, College of Psychologists of Ontario, or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario).
• Certification in Infant Mental Health and/or training in infant and child development is preferred

Experience

• A minimum of three years clinical experience working with infants, young children and their families
• Relevant knowledge and skill in the assessment and treatment of children, youth, and families that are encountering mental health issues.
• Practice or training in one or more of the following skill areas:
  • Providing group treatment OR facilitating parent events.
  • CBT, and/or trauma assessment skills.
  • Working across the age continuum using clinical frames, such as systemic family therapy, attachment, and developmental lenses.
• Proficient in the use of technology as required of the position, including working in a virtual environment with MAC OS operating systems experience preferred.
• Current (within three months) criminal reference check with vulnerable sector search.

What will help you succeed:

• Strong interpersonal and interviewing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to apply relevant knowledge and training to the assessment and treatment of children and their families.
• The ability to speak a second language is highly valued.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Our rewards ROCK, join our team and ENJOY:

Flexibility: plan your schedule to harmonize with your life
Recharge: starting with paid time off, 4 weeks’ vacation with 2 additional float days to help rejuvenate and bring your best self to work, and 2 additional ROCK holidays in addition to statutory holidays

Learning: Professional development assistance, investing in your growth

Parenthood: supporting new parents, and offering a Parental Top Up

Savings: matching your RRSP starting at 6%, helping you meet your financial goals

Wellness: Health Care Spending Account for your needs and discounted Good life memberships

ROCK is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workforce reflecting the community we serve and promoting diversity at all levels in a dynamic and inclusive environment. We provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier‑free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and ROCK’s Accommodation Policy.

If you are invited to participate in the interview process and require accommodation for the interview, we ask that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably practicable. Please be advised that you may be requested to provide verifiable supporting information, such as medical or other documentation depending on the type of Code‑protected accommodation, to Human Resources to ensure that appropriate accommodation is provided to you throughout the hiring process. ROCK treats all accommodation requests confidentially.

Please note that ROCK positions are currently working in an on‑site and virtual hybrid model. Positions are located in the Halton Region and travel between sites may be required.