Child & Family Therapist PeelCAS; RSW, RP

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Job Function: Clinical / Health

Status: Independent Contractor

• Location:
  
  Peel Region (e.g. Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon, & surrounding cities)

Modality:
In-person

In partnership with Peel Children’s Aid Society, TELUS Health is seeking a Registered Social Worker or Registered Psychotherapist to provide counseling to children, youth, and families facing complex challenges such as abuse, family conflict, domestic violence, trauma, grief, mental health, and substance use concerns.

This is a purpose-driven opportunity to deliver meaningful care that supports resilience, healing, and long‑term well‑being, while advancing equitable access to services in racialized and marginalized communities.

Please note that this opportunity is for in‑person service delivery only. Sessions are conducted either at the provider's private practice location or at a Peel Children's Aid Society (PeelCAS) office.

In this impactful role, you will work alongside TELUS Health’s Government Services team, delivering individual, family, and couple counselling to clients referred by Peel CAS. Services are offered in‑person and virtually, with a focus on Arabic‑language support to meet the linguistic and cultural needs of our clients.

You’ll play a critical role in supporting racialized and underserved populations through culturally safe, trauma‑informed care. This role combines flexibility, professional development, and the ability to work both independently and within a multi‑disciplinary support team.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide timely, clinically sound intake, assessment, and counselling services to referred clients.
• Collaborate with clients, families, and referral agents to clarify goals and create actionable care plans.
• Deliver short-to-medium‑term therapeutic interventions (approx. 6 sessions) with a strong emphasis on solution‑focused, trauma‑informed, and culturally relevant approaches.
• Act as a case manager—connecting families to community resources and advocating for their access to necessary supports.
• Conduct ongoing risk assessments and safety planning as needed.
• Maintain communication with referral agents while upholding confidentiality standards.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Participate in clinical supervision and peer consultation.
• Respond to inquiries and manage client‑related communications in a timely and professional manner.
• Complete all required documentation and case closures promptly.
• Follow TELUS Health’s protocols for case scheduling, confidentiality, and clinical recordkeeping.
• Meet expectations for case volume, client engagement, and service delivery metrics.

• Master’s degree in Social Work, Counselling, Psychology, or a related discipline.
• Current registration in good standing with:
• Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), or
• College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO).
• Professional liability insurance.
• At least two (2) years of post‑graduate clinical experience with:
• Children, youth, and families experiencing complex mental health and relational issues
• Trauma, grief, domestic violence, and abuse
• Mandated clients and families involved with child protection services
• Substance use and risk assessment
• Understanding of anti‑racism, racial trauma, and anti‑oppressive, equity‑centered frameworks.
• Clinical experience using evidence‑based practices such as:
• CBT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Solution‑Focused Therapy, ARC Framework, IFS, and other trauma‑informed models.
• Strong skills in engagement, assessment, and intervention with high‑risk populations.

• Paid for scheduled time on site
• Regular monthly billing
• Clinica…