Job Description

Posting Closes: October 27, 2025 at 5:00pm

About Us:

The Canadian Mental Health Association

Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) provides a full care system for those with addictions, mental health or developmental needs. We serve everyone from children to adults to seniors, all under one roof. Our programs help individuals and families to lead lives filled with meaning and promise. We have 400 staff at offices in Cambridge, Waterloo, Kitchener, Guelph, Fergus, and Mount Forest.



We are fully accredited by Accreditation Canada and are proud of our Exemplary Status (the highest standing) received at our most recent accreditation exercise.

Why Join our Team:

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and generous benefits supporting the wellness of our staff. We are proud to be members of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) offering one of Canada's largest and most respected defined benefit plans.



Career Development Opportunities: Our wide range of services and supports allows for varied opportunities for career growth. Our multi-disciplinary approach to care offers cross collaboration and enhanced opportunities for learning. A formal succession planning process is key to our internal leadership recruitment.



Values that include: Mutual Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence and Innovation and a culture that is welcoming and inclusive.



Commitment to Health and Safety: We have a strong health and safety culture at CMHA WW and work tirelessly to address the health and safety needs of staff and the people we serve.

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting for a

MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN (Children's Services)

This is a contract

full

-time opportunity until August 28, 2026 (35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm with evening hours as needed) based at 737 Woolwich St. Guelph.*


Reporting to the Manager, Children's Services, the successful candidate will be committed to assisting youth and their families/caregivers and support systems to address issues of substance use health and mental health. This will include providing comprehensive assessments, individual and group clinical services, and consultation to community partners. The successful candidate will provide harm reduction and recovery-oriented treatment and support to youth and their families. The focus will be on youth ages 12 to 25.

Qualifications:

+ Masters level degree in psychology, social work or relevant health or social science field + Education and training specific to substance use and concurrent disorders
+ Registration with relevant college/registering body
+ Three or more years of experience working in the field of substance use health and mental health with high-risk children and youth with complex needs
+ Well developed assessment, intervention and support skills
+ Ability to work well under pressure in both a team environment and independently
+ Knowledge of a broad range of substance use health and concurrent issues
+ Knowledge of the system's addiction and mental health supports and resources
+ Knowledge and understanding or previous DBT training in individual and group.
+ Knowledge and understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences and Trauma Informed Practices
+ Good organizational, communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
+ Demonstrated sound clinical and practical judgement
+ Ability to work collaboratively in a busy inter-disciplinary setting and with formal and informal community resources
+ Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to social and cultural diversity
+ Well-developed knowledge base of the various service systems within the catchment area
+ Demonstrated belief in the values and philosophy of CMHA WW
+ Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook and various database software
+ A valid driver's license, vehicle and insurance, as travel is required

Qualified candidates are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements.

We will be communicating with successful candidates via email so please check your inbox and junk/spam folder near the posting closing date.

CLASSIFICATION AND RATE OF PAY: Level 6 (OPSEU) - $37.09 TO $45.21 per hour

CMHA WW, as an equal opportunity employer, embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.

Other key search terms: Social Worker, Therapist, Counsellor

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Experience

Required1 year(s): Substance Use Health 3 year(s): Counselling 3 year(s): Children's Mental Health
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Education

RequiredMaster's degree or better in Social Work or related field
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Licenses & Certifications

Required* Registered Social Worker