Job Description

Social Worker or Psychotherapist

External Job Posting

1.0FTE Contract Position (35 Hours/Week)

2025-12

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

1. A current member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and/or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

2. Master's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Mental Health or other related health field.

3. Minimum of 1 year of experience working as a Psychotherapist / MSW / Therapist.

OR

1. A current member in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers & Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) and/or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).

2. Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling, Mental Health or other related health field.

3. Minimum of 5 years of experience working as a Psychotherapist / BSW / Therapist.

SKILLS:

Excellent written and oral communication skills with clients, parents, and professional staff as evidenced by:
? concisely written clinical reports

? detailed treatment programs, and

? effective verbal presentations to the relevant community, peer group and service consumers.

The ability to provide therapeutic interventions with individuals, groups, and family systems. Knowledge of a wide range of therapeutic treatment options as well as the skill and ability to provide such treatment to people of all ages with mental health issues. Competency in gathering information from diverse sources and making useful application to intervention efforts. Ongoing commitment to professional growth and development. Contributes to the culture, professionalism, and identity of the agency in a positive manner. The ability to be responsive to identified needs, gaps in service and add innovative thinking to the delivery of children and youth mental health services. Working knowledge of the different referral agencies/services available within the SCCYS catchment area. Adherence to a professional code of ethics. Working knowledge of the legislation governing the practice of mental health treatment.

POSTING DATE

: August 2025

POSTING END DATE

: September 12, 2025 at 4:30 PM

SALARY

: $35.88 - $42.61 per hour

LOCATION

: 190 Front St. N Kendall Street, Sarnia, N7T 5S3

SHIFT

: 35 hours per week

CONTRACT START

: September 15, 2025

CONTRACT END

: September 11, 2026

CONTRACT CONDITIONS:

This contract may be terminated with two (2) weeks' notice

Interested applicants are asked to apply to via email at: hr@stclairchild.ca by 4:30 PM on the posting end date with, "2025-12" as the subject line.

We thank you in advance for your interest in St. Clair Child & Youth Services, however, only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. In accordance with St. Clair Child & Youth Services policy, offers of employment to prospective employees are conditional upon disclosure of satisfactory police check, dated within the last twelve (12) months of the offer, as well as proof of required education and any certifications and/or training.

St. Clair Child & Youth Services welcomes applications from racialized groups, First Nation Inuit or Metis persons, persons with disabilities, persons of any sexual orientation, and persons of any gender identity or gender expression.

We encourage applications from bilingual applicants proficient in both French and English, as this skill is valuable in enhancing communication and supporting our diverse community.

Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code. If you are selected to move forward in this application process, please notify Human Resources as soon as possible of your needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: $35.88-$42.61 per hour

Benefits:

Casual dress Employee assistance program Wellness program
Education:

Bachelor's Degree (required)
Work Location: In person