Trauma Therapist

Canadian Mental Health Association, Peel; Brampton; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks vacation + 1 flexible day

Up to 18 sick days per year

HOOPP Pension Plan enrollment

Professional development funding

$350 annual personal wellness stipend

Mileage reimbursement for work-related

Employee Family Assistance Plan

Optional extended health and dental

Job summary

Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch seeks a Trauma Therapist to provide trauma-focused therapy for individuals with mental health and addiction needs. The role emphasizes TF-CBT, crisis management, and collaborative treatment planning with a focus on safety and resilience.

The position is on-site at our Brampton office, with occasional evenings required. The successful candidate will hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field, be registered, and have at least three years of

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work or related field.
• Registration with relevant regulatory college/registering body.
• Excellent understanding of Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
• Minimum 3 years of experience providing TF-CBT (individual and group).
• Experience with complex mental health and addictions issues.
• Experience with self-harming or high-risk behaviors.
• 3+ years in health services with complex clinical issues.
• Experience implementing TF-CBT is an asset.
• Experience working with high-risk populations.
• Cultural sensitivity with Black, African and Caribbean communities.
• Training in non-violent crisis intervention, ASIST, CPR and First Aid.
• Fluency in French or Peel-region language is an asset.
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check).

Responsibilities

• Conduct individual therapy sessions adhering to TF-CBT protocol.
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments.
• Deliver therapeutic treatment to progress toward goals, including crisis management.
• Plan, organize and co-facilitate TF-CBT skills groups.
• Participate in TF-CBT team consultation.
• Maintain clinical documentation including files, assessments and progress notes.
• Communicate assessments and plans within practice/agency guidelines.
• Maintain record-keeping and outcome measurement tools as required.
• Participate on agency and community committees and workgroups.
• Collaborate with program teams internal and external to CMHA Peel Dufferin.
• Monitor clients’ mental health and initiate wellness interventions.
• Provide education on mental health and wellness to clients and families.
• Establish follow-up plans for clients prior to discharge when possible.

Skills

Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT)

French language (asset)

Strong communication

Education

Master’s degree in psychology, social work or related field

Job description

Why join CMHA Peel Dufferin?

Support your community. Advance your career. Fulfill your purpose.

Joining the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch means you’ll be part of something meaningful. For starters, we’re honored to have received the Canadian Non-Profund Employer of Choice Award for our efforts to help people live better. Providing support and services to those who live with mental illness and addictions, we’re committed to increasing awareness and addressing the stigma surrounding mental health. That’s why we’ve made it a priority to create a diverse organization that represents the communities we serve – and the people we help.

What We Offer

As a community-based agency, we’re dedicated to the mental, physical, and social health of everyone – including our team members. That’s why we’re proud to offer a total rewards package that helps our team members balance their professional and home life. You’ll also be empowered to keep learning new skills and reaching your goals – from developing a career growth plan to participating in training sessions.

In addition to competitive benefits like Employee Family Assistance Plan and optional extended health and dental benefits, we offer our team members some unique perks that really stand out:

• 2 weeks accrued vacation + 1 flexible day each year
• Up to 18 sick days accrued per year
• HOOPP Pension Plan enrollment
• Ongoing professional development plus $250 (pro-rated) annual funding for continuing education and certifications
• $350 (pro-rated) annual allowance to invest in achieving your personal wellness goals
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel

We are looking for a full-time Trauma Therapist to join our Black Health and Social Services (BHSS) team!

As a Trauma Therapist you will provide responsive integrated care to individuals seeking treatment for substance use/concurrent disorders and collaborate on treatment plans and clinical case presentations. The focus of the Trauma Therapist is to minimize the potential harm and re-traumatization and to enhance safety and resilience for clients with mental health and addiction challenges. Furthermore, the Therapist will increase the attention to the impact of trauma on client’s lives and well-being, reduce harm and improve system responses for everyone.

Status: Full-time contract until February 2027, 37.5 hours per week. The successful candidate may be required to work some evenings. This posting is for an active vacancy.

Base Salary: $75,509.31- $89,160.03 annually (Candidate qualifications will be considered when determining the starting salary).

Location: This position is based out of our office at 19 Rutherford Rd. S., Brampton, Ontario. Due to the nature of the program, this role is on-site and community based.

What you will do

• Conduct individual therapy sessions adhering to Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT) protocol and best practices
• Conduct comprehensive mental health assessments
• Devise and deliver therapeutic treatment to ensure progress toward goals, including management of crisis and life-threatening behaviors, adhering to the TF-CBT treatment model
• Plan, organize and co-facilitate TF-CBT skills groups
• Participate in TF-CBT team consultation
• Maintain professional documentation, in the form of clinical client files, assessments, progress reports and discharge summaries
• Communicate information, both oral and written, regarding assessments, treatment plans and evaluations to the treatment team, client, referral source and other caregivers within practice/agency/legal guidelines
• Maintain appropriate record-keeping/documentation, statistical and outcome measurement tools as required by CMHA/Peel Dufferin policies and procedures
• Participate on agency and community committees and workgroups as requested
• Work effectively and collaboratively with program teams, internal and external to CMHA/Peel Dufferin
• Monitor clients’ mental health and initiate interventions as required to promote wellness
• Provide education on mental health, illnesses and wellness to clients and their families/other supports
• Establish a follow-up plan for clients prior to discharge, when possible.

This posting description indicates the key responsibilities and core functions of the position. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities.

What you need to join our team

• A Masters level degree in psychology, social work or relevant health or social science field
• Registration with relevant regulatory college/registering body
• Excellent understanding of Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in providing individual and group-based comprehensive Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
• Experience working with individuals who have complex mental health and addictions issues
• Experience working with individuals who engage in self-harming and self-injurious behaviors or who are at high risk to do so
• Minimum 3 years of experience within the health services sector with in-depth knowledge of complex clinical issues
• Experience implementing TF-CBT is a definite asset
• Experience working with population displaying high-risk behaviors
• Demonstrated ability to work with multi-need clients with complex needs utilizing a goal-focused approach
• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to effectively work with Black, African and Caribbean communities.
• Completion of training in non-violent crisis intervention, ASIST, CPR and First Aid Certification Knowledge of trauma-informed care and how to apply it during client interactions
• Fluency in French, or other language reflected in Peel region, is considered an asset
• Valid Canadian driver’s license and access to an insured automobile in good repair
• A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check) report

Deadline to Apply: Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 4:00p.m.

At the Canadian Mental Health Association – Peel Dufferin Branch, we provide a wide array of community services, resources, and care for people with mental illness. In your role, you’ll not only assist people who are struggling, you’ll help them return to good health and reintegrate into the community. In everything we do, we work together to make the world a better place – one person at a time.

Accessibility Statement

When contacted by CMHA Peel Dufferin for a career opportunity, please advise the People and Culture Department of any accommodation needs that may make your experience through the recruitment process more comfortable. We are committed to working with you to meet these needs by providing reasonable accommodations, ensuring you have access to a fair and equitable process. We are continuously working to improve our accessibility practices and welcome any feedback or suggestions on how we can better accommodate candidates with accessibility needs. Please email us at [e-mail]

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Recruitment

To streamline our recruitment process, we utilize an applicant tracking system (ATS) to manage and organize applications. While the ATS aids in efficiency, the essential review and evaluation of candidates is carried out by members of our People and Culture team. This approach ensures a personalized assessment that allows us to gain a comprehensive view of a candidate’s experience, skills and potential. AI is not used to make any decisions in our recruitment process.

Next Steps

We thank all those who apply. Only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. We retain all applications submitted for one (1) year after the closing date of the posting for consideration in future career opportunities.

CMHA Peel Dufferin strives to be an equitable employer. We are committed to supporting inclusive recruitment and selection processes, work environments, and a qualified workforce reflective of the diverse populations we serve. We acknowledge that removing existing barriers and preventing new barriers is required to foster dignity and independence for people of all ages, genders, cultures, and abilities. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including but not limited to, First Nations, Inuit, Métis, and Urban Indigenous (FNIMUI) populations, ethno-racial communities, people with disabilities, *2SLGBTQIA+ communities, women and gender diverse people, low-income communities, those with a personal lived or living experience navigating mental health, substance use and/or addiction challenges and personal recovery and all equity-deserving groups.

*2SLGBTQIA+ (Two-Spirit, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, and a range of gender and sexual diversity categories not listed).