Clinical Therapist at VitalHires

Complete comprehensive clinical, risk and mental health assessments.

Develop safety plans, clinical formulations and individualized treatment plans.

Provide individual, family and group therapy to children, youth and families.

Apply evidence-based interventions and monitor clinical outcomes.

Modify treatment approaches based on changes in client status.

Document client contacts, progress and treatment goals.

Collaborate with treatment teams, multidisciplinary professionals and external agencies.

Participate in interagency and team meetings

Kinark Child and Family Services has a rich 50-year history serving children and youth through a wide range of evidence-based mental health services that include individual, family, and group counselling.

We are on a mission to help children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes with a broader vision of a healthy future for Ontario’s children and youth.

We have a passionate team of over 700 staff serving close to 9,000 children and youth each year in our three program streams - Community-based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism, and Forensic Mental Health.

Our people are the heartbeat of our organization where ‘Holding children, youth, and families at the centre of all that we do’ is only one of the values that guides our work.

In support of our journey towards being an employer of choice in our sectors, our staff is engaged for feedback to identify and support improvements, big and small, to enhance the employee experience.

If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and youth with complex needs and want to be part of the mission we are on… Come join our team!

For more information about Kinark, our values, our strategic priorities, and our service programs, please visit our website at www.kinark.on.ca.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and other employment perks
• Flexible work arrangement supporting employee work life balance
• Employer Matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan up to 6%
• Employee Wellness Program
• Extensive Educational and Training Opportunities and Supports
• Supportive work environment with regular Supervision and Feedback
• Renowned Accredited Clinical Programs *Dependent on hours worked, length of service and/or collective agreement (where relevant) We currently have an opportunity for:

Position Title

Clinical Therapist Program Lists Kinark Child & Family Services -> Simcoe Program Location Barrie, ON L9J 1A7 CA (Primary) Reg/Temp Temporary Start Date November 2, 2026 Temporary End Date December 5, 2027 Full/Part Time Full-Time Relief No Other Employee Classification (if applicable) Not Applicable Total # of hours per week 35 Salary Level I:$41.34; Level II:$43.32; Level III:$45.38 # of Positions 1 Close Date October 15, 2026

Job Summary: The Clinical Therapist is an integral part of a busy, dynamic and growing clinical program at Kinark Child and Family Services, Community Based Child and Youth Mental Health program in the Simcoe region. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Clinical Therapist will be required to liaise with internal and external collaterals in the provision of clinical services. The Clinical Therapist will be responsible for completing comprehensive clinical assessments, formulate and develop individualized treatment plans prior to providing individual, family, and/or group therapy to high risk and complex children, youth, and families within an office-based, as well as a community-based setting, as required. The successful candidate will be required to work some evenings per week based on client needs. The Clinical Therapist position is covered by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 355 group. Duties & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Complete an initial comprehensive assessment, considering the multiple layers and interacting mental health issues, needs, and disorders, concurrent substance use issues, and medical conditions.

Conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans.

Utilize commitment strategies to obtain commitment to therapeutic engagement, while assessing client readiness and stage of change.

Complete a comprehensive formulation and treatment plan as a foundation for treatment, with input from collateral sources and multidisciplinary team integrated.

Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in clients' status.

Provide intervention, with clinical outcomes to be achieved through application of evidenced-based practices with ongoing monitoring of impact.

Focus on the youth’s potential for developing/sustaining pro-social, self-regulation of mental health symptoms, related behaviours (e.g. substance use, conflict management, anger management)

Self-monitor the completion of progress/contact notes describing each client contact and how that contact relates to treatment goals and adherence to policy

Collaborate with other members of the treatment team and participate in interagency/team meetings

Qualifications

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work or a Health-Related Discipline with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience is preferred.
• Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with extensive and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Must be registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) as a Social Worker, or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
• Must be eligible and able to perform Psychotherapy as defined under the act.
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience working in a mental health setting, is required.
• Excellent clinical assessment, formulation and treatment planning skills is essential.
• Training and or experience in Triple P- Positive Parenting program, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Brief Therapy will be considered assets.
• Experience with providing a broad range of clinical services and demonstrated effective work with a child and adolescent population who present a variety of clinically challenging issues.
• Demonstrated expertise in family therapy, including brief models, and advanced group skills with children and parents are preferred.
• Computer competency and experience working with diverse cultures are considered as assets for this position.
• Travel is required for this position; the successful candidate must have a valid Ontario driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and be willing to obtain automobile insurance which includes driving for business purposes with a minimum liability of one million dollars.
• Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including a Vulnerable Sector Screening) and Pre-Employment Medical.
• Bilingual English/French candidates will be given special consideration. The pay rate for this role is: Level I:$41.34; Level II:$43.32; Level III:$45.38 CAD per hour " *
• Please note that Equivalent combination of education & experience will be considered. Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening or Criminal Broad Record Check, based on position, and completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate. Criminal record check disclosures with confirmed findings will be reviewed in accordance with applicable policies and relevant legislation and does not necessarily preclude employment. Each case is reviewed individually and considers the relevance of the findings to assess the implications to employment Candidates must have the skills and knowledge needed to work with an increasingly diverse client and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion as relevant for the role applied to. Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, including age, ancestry, disability, gender expression, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation, that make each of us unique, and recognize that people experience oppression based on these characteristics and identities. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify People and Culture at [email protected] or (905) 474-9595. While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

Requirements

Master's degree in Social Work or a health-related discipline preferred.

Bachelor's degree in Social Work with extensive relevant experience may be considered.

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a mental health setting.

Registration in good standing with OCSWSSW or CRPO.

Eligible and able to perform psychotherapy under applicable legislation.

Strong clinical assessment, formulation and treatment planning skills.

Experience working with children and adolescents with complex clinical needs.

Valid Ontario driver's licence and access to a reliable vehicle.

Automobile insurance with at least one million dollars liability coverage for business purposes.

Satisfactory criminal record check, vulnerable sector screening and pre-employment medical.

Bilingual English and French candidates receive special consideration

• bachelor degree
• postgraduate degree
• Psychotherapy
• Brief Therapy
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
• Treatment planning
• Clinical assessment
• Cultural competency
• Risk assessment
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Clinical documentation
• Safety planning
• Mental health services
• Family therapy
• Group therapy
• Individual therapy
• Triple P Positive Parenting
• Evidence-based therapeutic practices

Benefits

• Employee wellness program
• Comprehensive health and dental benefits
• Supportive work environment with regular supervision and feedback
• Flexible work arrangement supporting work-life balance
• Educational and training opportunities and supports
• Employer matching defined contribution pension plan up to 6%

Posting details

Employment type Full Time, Temporary

Work arrangement On Site

Experience 2-5 yrs

Salary CA$41 - CA$45/hr

Location Barrie, Ontario

Posted Oct 2, 2026

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