Job Description

Posting Closes: July 6, 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 (2024).

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 a

MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN (Seniors Services)

This is a regular full-time opportunity (35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) based at 80 Waterloo Ave. Guelph.

Reporting to the Manager, Seniors Services, this position will provide mental health assessment, treatment support and intervention services for seniors and support to their caregivers who experience complex, persistent mental health, major neurocognitive disorders, and / or addictions issues in order to optimize functioning and quality of life. This role consists of assertive outreach, treatment-based care, in home assessments, care planning and execution of comprehensive mental health assessments within a person-centred framework. The Mental Health Clinician will collaborate within a team-based model of care. Collaboration with other disciplines, community services partners, facilitation of groups for clients and / or their caregiver and care planning with the team are an integral part of this role. The Mental Health Clinician works closely with geriatric system partners including Primary Care, Geriatric Psychiatry, Specialized Geriatric Services, Ontario Health at Home and various other community partners. This role has an advanced ability to identify risk, apply appropriate risk mitigation strategies and requires a solid understanding of what factors contribute to complex client presentations (e.g. adverse childhood experiences, developmental trauma, attachments and concurrent disorders). An asset is a solid understanding of substance misuse.



Qualifications:


Masters level degree in social work, psychology, registered nurse or relevant health or social science field Registration with relevant college/registering body. 3 to 5 years of experience in the provision of geriatric comprehensive assessment and mental health service with older adults with medical, cognitive, mental health and addictions and behavioural complexities Skills, knowledge, and clinical practice with the administration and interpretation of geriatric assessment, consultation, care planning implementation and interventions to support the needs of the older adult and family dynamics Ability to adapt rapidly to changing risk situations Sound understanding and demonstrated knowledge of the Substitute Decisions Act, Health Care Consent Act and working knowledge of PHIPA and the applicability of this as an enable of safe quality care Demonstrated ability to flag issues of capacity Ability to provide education, and opportunities for collaboration to colleagues, community partners and colleagues regarding the provision of care to seniors' with mental health issues and other complexities related to social determinants of health Demonstrated understanding and awareness of social, gender and cultural diversity supports that may be required in the support of an older adult The ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team - with internal team and external service partners. Valid driver's license, vehicle and insurance as travel is required

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

CLASSIFICATION AND RATE OF PAY: Level 6 (OPSEU) - $36.72 to $44.76 per hour

CMHA WW as an equal-opportunity employer, embracing 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.

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Experience

Required3 year(s): Supporting seniors with complex needs.
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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