Job Description

Job Posting: Community Mental Health Therapist (Independent Contractor)

Community Mental Health is a therapeutic approach that prioritizes accessibility, cultural responsiveness, and holistic support for individuals within their communities. It focuses on delivering comprehensive mental health care that addresses emotional, psychological, and social challenges through prevention, early intervention, and ongoing support for individuals and families.

Community Mental Health therapists recognize that mental well-being is deeply interconnected with a person's environment, culture, relationships, and lived experiences. This approach seeks to remove barriers to care by providing services in community-based settings rather than institutional environments, ensuring that mental health support is inclusive, adaptable, and responsive to the diverse needs of those it serves.

The Community Mental Health Therapist will provide therapeutic support and intervention to children, youth, and families facing emotional, psychological, and social challenges. This role emphasizes accessibility, cultural responsiveness, and trauma-informed care within a community-based and in office therapeutic setting.

Responsibilities:

Provide individual, family, and group therapy to children and youth experiencing trauma, addictions, identity struggles, and emotional/behavioral challenges. Apply a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach in all therapeutic interventions. Support clients using a strengths-based, holistic framework that integrates mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being. Maintain confidential and up-to-date documentation in accordance with professional and ethical standards. Collaborate with community organizations, schools, and other service providers to ensure wraparound support for clients. Conduct crisis intervention and risk assessments as needed, ensuring safety and appropriate referrals. Participate in monthly clinical supervision and mentorship, provided at no cost. Follow ethical guidelines outlined by the Manitoba College of Social Workers (MCSW) and adhere to FIPPA and PHIA regulations regarding privacy and confidentiality. Develop and facilitate mental health workshops, support groups, and skill-building sessions in community settings. Provide advocacy and system navigation to help clients access community resources, education, and housing support. Work flexibly and independently while maintaining a collaborative approach within a team. Stay informed on best practices, therapeutic modalities, and emerging mental health trends to enhance service delivery.

Qualifications for Community Mental Health Therapist

Licensing Requirements:

Must be licensed and in good standing with a recognized professional regulatory body in Manitoba, including:

Manitoba College of Social Workers (MCSW) Council of Professional Associations of Psychology in Canada (CPAPC)

Education Requirements:

Applicants must hold, or be in the final stages of completing, a

Master's or Doctoral degree

in

Social Work, Counselling Psychology, Clinical Psychology

, or another

recognized mental health discipline

. Only applicants who meet this educational requirement will be considered.*
Exception: Individuals with a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) may be considered if they have extensive cultural knowledge and experience in addition to their degree, particularly in Indigenous healing practices, community-based work, and culturally responsive mental health support.

Additional Qualifications:

Minimum of 3 years of experience in social services, mental health therapy, or clinical counselling (varied experiences will be considered). Demonstrated understanding of trauma-informed, strengths-based, and culturally responsive care in mental health services. Knowledge and application of ethical guidelines related to their licensing body, including FIPPA and PHIA regulations regarding privacy and confidentiality. Strong interpersonal, communication, and self-management skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a community-based setting. Experience working with Indigenous communities or demonstrated knowledge of Indigenous healing practices, cultural safety, and intergenerational trauma is considered a strong asset. Access to a reliable vehicle and a valid driver's license. Child Abuse Registry Check, Vulnerable Sector Check, and Criminal Record Check completed within the past six months. Willing to obtain professional liability insurance in Manitoba.

Assets:

Applicants who identify as Indigenous or have demonstrated experience working with and supporting Indigenous communities and individuals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Priority will be given to Indigenous applicants.

Training and experience with various treatment modalities. Experience providing mental health therapy to children and youth who have experienced trauma. Knowledge of or experience with traditional ceremonies and their role in healing practices grounded in Indigenous worldviews.

Compensation & Benefits:

Competitive compensation is offered to independent contractors, based on education and experience, with rates ranging from

$97.50 to $118.79 per hour

. Flexible scheduling and caseload management. Access to office space for private and in-person sessions as needed. Monthly clinical supervision provided at no cost. Opportunities for ongoing professional development, workshops, and training may be available.

Technology & Reporting:

Therapists must maintain case documentation in an electronic record system. Services may be provided in person or virtually through a secure telehealth platform. Therapists must be comfortable using technology, including case management systems, virtual therapy tools, and electronic health records (EHR).

Application Process:

To apply, please submit:
? Resume
? Cover letter outlining your relevant experience and cultural knowledge
? Proof of licensure
? Two professional references

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews may be virtual or in-person, and additional screening (such as scenario-based questions or case study discussions) may be required.
Job Type: Freelance

Expected Hours: 10 - 40 per week
Benefits: Flexible schedule

Job Type: Freelance

Pay: $85.00-$118.00 per hour

Benefits:

Flexible schedule On-site parking
Application question(s):

Please describe your experience working with Indigenous clients, families, or communities. What have you learned from these experiences? How do you ensure your practice is culturally safe and trauma-informed when working with Indigenous peoples? Describe how you integrate holistic or culturally grounded approaches (e.g., Medicine Wheel teachings, Two-Eyed Seeing, involvement of Elders) within your therapeutic work. What does "trauma-informed care" mean to you, and how does it shape your work with clients who have experienced intergenerational or colonial trauma? This position provides therapy both in-office and within community settings (e.g., homes, schools, and local organizations). Are you comfortable delivering services in both structured office environments and flexible, community-based settings? Do you identify as First Nations, Inuit, or Metis? (Optional -- this information is collected to support our commitment to equitable hiring practices.)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Winnipeg, MB R2V 3N7