Job Description

ABOUT US

SOAR Community Services is a long-established health and social service provider in Brantford, Brant County and Haldimand County. We deliver a comprehensive continuum of services across addictions, mental health, housing, justice and employment. We are accredited for our excellence in service provision.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Be part of an exciting new initiative at SOAR! This part-time position offers flexible hours as you support individuals experiencing mild to moderate mental health concerns that impact their ability to attain and maintain employment. You leverage structured assessment, individualized support plans, and therapeutic interventions to help people achieve their goals. You will make a difference!

In this role you will:

Use evidence-based assessment tools to identify needs

Develop and implement strength-based support and transition plans

Provide short-term individual counselling, up to 6 sessions, using cognitive behavioural, motivational interviewing, and other evidence-informed modalities

Collaborate with our employment team and other partners to ensure a coordinated approach to service

Maintain accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational policies

Hours of work

: Ideal is 22.5 hours per week with flexibility in days/times within SOAR's open hours.

*This is an ideal opportunity for someone in private practice, who wants to balance guaranteed income along with flexibility.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Hourly wage: Starts at $27.07, progressing to $29.71 per hour

The Perks

Employee Assistance Plan for all staff and their families

Participation in RSP/TFSA plans for all staff, with agency pension match for Full Time and eligible Part Time staff

Vacation pay bi-weekly for Part Time staff, beginning at 5% in the first year

24 hours of paid Personal Leave Time (pro-rated first year)

Comprehensive training related to all aspects of the role

Access to professional development

Agency events for all staff

An Agency committed to ensuring your physical and mental health/safety is paramount

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

College diploma in the Human or Social Services field, with a University Degree in a related Social Sciences preferred

Current registration with a professional governing body such as College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario or Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers

Minimum of 2 years' combined education/experience in substance use, concurrent disorders and/or mental health clinical settings

Proficient in MS Office and be familiar with databases

Able to manage frequent exposure to vicarious traumatic stress

Access to reliable transportation, as some travel may be required

Please also note that the successful candidate will be required to provide a police vulnerable sector check as a condition of employment, however strong consideration is made to the type of offense

Start date: as soon as possible

Email:julie.smith@soarcs.ca or recruit@soarcs.ca

Apply by: September 19,2025

Reference: PT MH Clinician

SOAR Community Services Inc. is committed to implementing the Calls to Action framed by the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. We acknowledge that we live and work on the Treaty Lands and Territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit and traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wyandot, the Haudenosaunee, and some of the Ojibwa Nation. The territory is mutually covered by the Dish with One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant. We are grateful to have the opportunity to work in this community, on this territory. We also acknowledge that the settler population has been able to benefit from this beautiful land. We are all treaty members and will strive to act in solidarity with Indigenous Peoples and center their voices.

The Agency values the diverse and intersectional identities of its clients and staff. The Agency regards equity and diversity as an integral part of excellent community service and is committed to accessibility for all staff. The Agency seeks applicants who embrace our values and beliefs around respect for the dignity and diversity of our clients, staff, and community. As such, we encourage applications from candidates who have been historically disadvantaged and marginalized, including applicants who identify as First Nations, Metis, and/or Inuit/Inuk, Black, racialized, a person with a disability, women and/or 2SLGBTQ+.

The Agency encourages applications from all qualified individuals. If you are an applicant with disabilities and require accommodations, please let us know at the time of our contact so that we may arrange for their provision.

Personal information submitted will only be used for the purposes of the competition in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Privacy Act.

Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From $27.07 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Company events Employee assistance program On-site parking Paid time off Wellness program
Education:

DCS / DEC (preferred)
Experience:

clinical settings: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person