Therapist jobs in Canada

Kinark Child and Family Services has a rich 50-year history serving children and youth through a wide range of evidence-based mental health services that include individual, family, and group counselling. We are on a mission to help children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes with a broader vision of a healthy future for Ontario’s children and youth. We have a passionate team of over 700 staff serving more than 9,000 children and youth each year in our three program streams - Community-Based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism, and Forensic Mental Health.

Our people are the heartbeat of our organization where ‘Holding children, youth and families at the centre of all that we do’ is only one of the values that guides our work.

In support of our journey towards being an employer of choice in our sectors, our staff is engaged for feedback to identify and support improvements, big and small, to enhance the employee experience.

If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and youth with complex needs and want to be part of the mission we are on… Come join our team!

For more information about Kinark, our values, our strategic priorities, and our service programs, please visit our website at www.kinark.on.ca/ or review our annual report.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and other employment perks*
• Flexible work arrangement supporting employee work life balance
• Employer Matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan up to 6%*
• Employee Wellness Program
• Extensive Educational and Training Opportunities and Supports
• Supportive work environment with regular Supervision and Feedback
• Renowned Accredited Clinical Programs

*Dependent on hours worked, length of service and/or collective agreement (where relevant)

We currently have an opportunity for:

Position Title: Clinical Therapist (Live-in Treatment)

Program Lists: Kinark Child & Family Services -> Peterborough Program

Location: Peterborough, ON K9K 1R2 CA (Primary)

Reg/Temp: Regular

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Total # of hours per week: 35

Salary: Step 1: $41.11; Step 2: $43.17; Step 3:$45.33

# of Positions: 1

Close Date: March 13, 2025

Kinark has introduced a benefit that gives employees in eligible roles the opportunity to work partially or fully remote if they choose to opt-in for this benefit. This role (Clinical Therapist (LIT)) is assessed as a Resident position requiring minimal days in the office (4 days per week) unless business demands require.

Job Summary:

The Live-In Treatment (LIT) Clinical Therapist is an integral part of a busy, dynamic and innovative 24/7 clinical treatment program at Kinark Child and Family Services in Peterborough, Ontario. The LIT operates as a comprehensive Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) treatment program. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the LIT Clinical Therapist will coordinate care and provide direct psychotherapeutic intervention (DBT-based) to youth and their families. They will support the ongoing development and implementation of DBT treatment and intervention within the LIT program. The Clinical Therapist will be responsible for completing comprehensive clinical assessments and formulating and developing individualized treatment plans prior to the youth entering LIT. They will provide individual, family, and/or group therapy to high risk and complex children, youth, and families within Live-In Treatment Milieu and office-based, as well as community-based settings, as required. The successful candidate will be required to be present onsite at the Live-In Treatment program 3-4 days per week, including 2 evenings per week.

The Live-In Treatment Clinical Therapist position is included in the CUPE bargaining unit. Internal applicants will be considered first.

Duties & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

• Support in assessing eligibility of client’s needs and presentation with Live-In-Treatment program and participate in collaborative community meetings related to this.
• Complete an initial comprehensive assessment, considering the multiple layers and interacting mental health issues, needs, and disorders, concurrent substance use issues, and medical conditions.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans.
• Complete a comprehensive formulation and treatment plan as a foundation for treatment, integrating input from interdisciplinary team members and collateral sources.
• Provide evidenced-based interventions to both youth and families, monitoring outcomes for treatment effectiveness.
• Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed to align with changes in clients' status.
• Provide support, direct coaching, and feedback to members of the interdisciplinary team to operationalize and implement individualized clinical treatment plans within the milieu setting.
• Actively participate in Competency-Based Clinical Supervision model.
• Ensure that all required documentation is in compliance with MCCSS licensing timelines and content requirements and meets agency standards.
• Collaborate with other members of the treatment team and participate in Live-in-Treatment DBT Consultation Team, and additional interagency/team meetings as needed.

Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in a Health-Related Discipline with training in the controlled act of Psychotherapy (e.g. Psychology, Social Work, Occupational Therapy, Nursing).**
• Must be registered and in good standing with a Health Regulatory College, allowing for the performing of Psychotherapy as defined under the act.
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience working in a mental health setting, is required.
• Excellent clinical assessment, formulation and treatment planning skills is essential.
• Significant experience delivering full model DBT is strongly preferred.
• At minimum, some training and experience in Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and willingness to adopt and integrate full model DBT into the LIT milieu and daily clinical practice will be required.
• Experience with providing a broad range of clinical services and demonstrated effective work with a child and adolescent population who present a variety of clinically challenging issues.
• Demonstrated expertise in family therapy, and advanced group skills with youth and parents are preferred.
• Leadership experience, including providing clinical leadership on an interdisciplinary team is a strong asset.
• Computer competency is required for this position.
• Experience working with diverse cultures is considered an asset for this position.
• Travel is required for this position; the successful candidate must have a valid Ontario driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and be willing to obtain automobile insurance which includes driving for business purposes with a minimum liability of one million dollars.

** Please note that Equivalent combination of education & experience will be considered.

Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening or Criminal Broad Record Check (based on position), and completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate.

Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify People and Culture at kinark.jobs@kinark.on.ca or (905) 474-9595.

While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.