Clinical Therapist

The Clinical Therapist is an integral part of a busy, dynamic and growing clinical program at Kinark Child and Family Services, Community Based Child and Youth Mental Health program in the Simcoe region. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Clinical Therapist will be required to liaise with internal and external collaterals in the provision of clinical services. The Clinical Therapist will be responsible for completing comprehensive clinical assessments, formulate and develop individualized treatment plans prior to providing individual, family, and/or group therapy to high risk and complex children, youth, and families within an office-based, as well as a community-based setting, as required.

The successful candidate will be required to work some evenings per week based on client needs. The Clinical Therapist position is covered by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 355 group.

Job Summary:

The Clinical Therapist is an integral part of a busy, dynamic and growing clinical program at Kinark Child and Family Services, Community Based Child and Youth Mental Health program in the Simcoe region. As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Clinical Therapist will be required to liaise with internal and external collaterals in the provision of clinical services. The Clinical Therapist will be responsible for completing comprehensive clinical assessments, formulate and develop individualized treatment plans prior to providing individual, family, and/or group therapy to high risk and complex children, youth, and families within an office-based, as well as a community-based setting, as required.

The successful candidate will be required to work some evenings per week based on client needs. The Clinical Therapist position is covered by the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 355 group.

• 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.
• Utilize commitment strategies to obtain commitment to therapeutic engagement, while assessing client readiness and stage of change.
• Complete a comprehensive formulation and treatment plan as a foundation for treatment, with input from collateral sources and multidisciplinary team integrated.
• Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in clients' status.
• Provide intervention, with clinical outcomes to be achieved through application of evidenced-based practices with ongoing monitoring of impact.
• Focus on the youth’s potential for developing/sustaining pro-social, self-regulation of mental health symptoms, related behaviours (e.g. substance use, conflict management, anger management)
• Self-monitor the completion of progress/contact notes describing each client contact and how that contact relates to treatment goals and adherence to policy
• Collaborate with other members of the treatment team and participate in interagency/team meetings

• A Master’s Degree in Social Work or a Health-Related Discipline with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience is preferred.
• Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with extensive and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Must be registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW) as a Social Worker, or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
• Must be eligible and able to perform Psychotherapy as defined under the act.
• A minimum of 3 years relevant experience working in a…