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Mental Health Clinician (Children's Services)

Posting Closes: September 10, 2026 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 our 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 regular full-time role to fill an existing vacancy (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 parents, children, and youth to establish healthy relationships. This will include providing comprehensive assessments, clinical services, and consultation to community partners and group support. The successful candidate will provide recovery oriented counseling and support to children, youth, and their families with mental health and/or addiction challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Infant, child and family mental health assessments, consultation and intervention services for the 0 to 10 population
• Education, counselling, coaching, support and therapeutic interventions (individual, family and group)
• Direct consultation and collaborative work with health care providers, social service agencies and families to enhance their ability to provide treatment and/or support
• Educate service providers and the broader community regarding infant and child mental health issues
• Initiate referrals to internal and external treatment and support options
• Involve clients and families in evaluating the effectiveness of assessment/consultation

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work, early childhood education or relevant health or social science field
• Registration with relevant college/registering body
• Certification in Infant Mental Health is an asset
• Certification Circle of Security is an asset
• A sound understanding and demonstrated knowledge of infant mental health, adult mental health and infant/child development
• Three or more years of related experience in providing infant and children’s based mental health services with in-depth knowledge of complex clinical issues
• Well-developed assessment and intervention skills
• Working knowledge of attachment theory and the effects developmental trauma and inter-generational trauma can have on establishing secure attachment
• Demonstrated experience and skill in providing both individual and group therapy
• Good organization, communication, interpersonal and problem solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively in fast-paced and multi-disciplinary setting
• Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook and various database software. Caseworks experience an asset.
• Ability to get up and down to sit at small tables and/or play on the floor with young children
• A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle. Services take place in the office, community or family home.

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.

*We do not use AI in our screening process.