106 Mental Health Therapist jobs in Canada

Job Description

Join CASA Mental Health as we deliver culturally-safe mental health services to children, youth and families. Enjoy life-work harmony, competitive benefits and the fulfillment of empowering kids and families to thrive.

Job Details

Wage range: $44.03 to $6.50 + an additional 9 per hour CASA Classrooms premium
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: Grande Prairie
Union: In-Scope
Classification:  Mental Health Therapist
FTE:  1.0 for the duration of the school year
Status: Permanent

About the Role:
CASA Mental Health Classrooms are CASA’s new model for school-based mental health service. The program addresses the need for services closer to students by bridging a child’s mental health and school needs, through a coordinated approach by a mental health team and a teacher. CASA Classrooms are delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners and school divisions.

The Mental Health Therapist will:
 

• Work with the CASA team and external supports to provide high-quality, trauma-focused mental health therapies to children, teens and families.
• Complete mental health assessments, design treatment plans and provide multi-modality therapy for students.
• Help caregivers with children who have exceptional needs build specialized parenting skills.
• Formulate diagnoses as appropriate, using the DSM-5-TR and other diagnostic tools.
• Conduct case management functions, including convening case conferences and liaising with CASA therapists and psychiatrists, community services and other professionals involved with the child and their family.
• Coordinate consultation with others therapists or external partners as appropriate.
• Supervise and/or precept student placements.
• Contribute to staff knowledge and understanding of discipline-specific issues.

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work or occupational therapy, or, a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related discipline such as psychology or social sciences, with a minimum of three years of related experience in an educational or mental health setting.
• Active registration and in good standing with Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW), College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) or Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
• A minimum of two years of clinical practice in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
• Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) or Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments (SIVA) training, as well as physical ability to perform all interventions.

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Join CASA Mental Health in shaping a brighter future for children, youth and families by providing them with timely mental health care and empowering them to thrive.

Job Details

Wage range: $44.03 - $56.50
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location:  CASA West
Union:  In-scope
Classification:  Mental Health Therapist
FTE: Up to 1.0 FTE (21.75 - 36.25 hours per week)
Status: Temporary (Until June 2026)

About the Role
Core is the first stop for most families who come to CASA. The program serves children ages three to 17 and provides general mental health treatment for a wide range of concerns. From Core, the therapist is able to step families up or down into more appropriate levels of service if needed.

The Mental Health Therapist will:
 

• Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social mental health assessments of assigned preschoolers, children and adolescents.
• Develop a treatment plan and formulate a diagnosis, when applicable, using the DSM-5-TR and other diagnostic tools as appropriate.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to support the client in achieving therapeutic goals, utilizing a variety of developmentally-appropriate treatment approaches.
• Facilitate psycho-educational and therapeutic groups for children and parents.
• Carry out case management functions including convening case conferences, and liaising with community services and other professionals involved with the child and family (in particular, the education, social services, justice and health ministries).
• Advocate on behalf of the child and family as appropriate.
• Be an active, contributing member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team whose purpose is assessment, treatment, case review and consultation.
• Follow agency policy and practice regarding admission, discharge and maintenance of health records.

• Graduate degree in psychology, social work (with psycho-social intervention designation) or occupational therapy.
• Current registration in good standing with a professional college identified under the Health Professions Act.
• A minimum of two years of clinical practice in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions.
• Knowledge and experience supporting families connected with children services and/or family support services is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience supporting the healing of children and youth who have experienced trauma.
• Knowledge and experience in the following therapeutic modalities: cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, crisis intervention, narrative therapy and emotionally-focused therapy.
• Training and experience in play therapy and dialectic behavioural therapy is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting the mental health of children and youth who identify as LGBTQ2S+.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Mental Health First Aid or Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certification.

• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
• Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA), as well as physical ability to perform all interventions.

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Job Description

Join CASA Mental Health in shaping a brighter future for children, youth and families by providing them with timely mental health care and empowering them to thrive.

Job Details

Wage range: $44.03 - $56.50
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location:  CASA Centre 
Union:  In-scope
Classification:  Mental Health Therapist
FTE: Up to 1.0 FTE (21.75 - 36.25 hours per week)
Status: Permanent

About the Role
Core is the first stop for most families who come to CASA. The program serves children ages three to 17 and provides general mental health treatment for a wide range of concerns. From Core, the therapist is able to step families up or down into more appropriate levels of service if needed.

The Mental Health Therapist will:

• Conduct comprehensive bio-psycho-social mental health assessments of assigned preschoolers, children and adolescents.
• Develop a treatment plan and formulate a diagnosis, when applicable, using the DSM-5-TR and other diagnostic tools as appropriate.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to support the client in achieving therapeutic goals, utilizing a variety of developmentally-appropriate treatment approaches.
• Facilitate psycho-educational and therapeutic groups for children and parents.
• Carry out case management functions including convening case conferences, and liaising with community services and other professionals involved with the child and family (in particular, the education, social services, justice and health ministries).
• Advocate on behalf of the child and family as appropriate.
• Be an active, contributing member of a multi-disciplinary clinical team whose purpose is assessment, treatment, case review and consultation.
• Follow agency policy and practice regarding admission, discharge and maintenance of health records.

• Graduate degree in psychology, social work (with psycho-social intervention designation) or occupational therapy.
• Current registration in good standing with a professional college identified under the Health Professions Act.
• A minimum of two years of clinical practice in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions.
• Knowledge and experience supporting families connected with children services and/or family support services is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience supporting the healing of children and youth who have experienced trauma.
• Knowledge and experience in the following therapeutic modalities: cognitive behavioural therapy, solution-focused therapy, crisis intervention, narrative therapy and emotionally-focused therapy.
• Training and experience in play therapy and dialectic behavioural therapy is considered an asset.
• Experience supporting the mental health of children and youth who identify as LGBTQ2S+.
• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
• Mental Health First Aid or Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) certification.

• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
• Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA), as well as physical ability to perform all interventions.

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Job Description

Join CASA Mental Health as we deliver culturally-safe mental health services to children, youth and families. Enjoy life-work harmony, competitive benefits and the fulfillment of empowering kids and families to thrive.

Job Details
Wage range: $44.03 to $6.50 + an additional 9 per hour CASA Classrooms premium
Shift structure: Monday to Friday, 7.25 hours per day
Primary location: Lacombe
Union: In-Scope
Classification:  Mental Health Therapist
FTE:  1.0 for the duration of the school year
Status: Permanent

About the Role:
CASA Mental Health Classrooms are CASA’s new model for school-based mental health service. The program addresses the need for services closer to students by bridging a child’s mental health and school needs, through a coordinated approach by a mental health team and a teacher. CASA Classrooms are delivered in partnership with the Government of Alberta, community partners and school divisions.

The Mental Health Therapist will:
 

• Work with the CASA team and external supports to provide high-quality, trauma-focused mental health therapies to children, teens and families.
• Complete mental health assessments, design treatment plans and provide multi-modality therapy for students.
• Help caregivers with children who have exceptional needs build specialized parenting skills.
• Formulate diagnoses as appropriate, using the DSM-5-TR and other diagnostic tools.
• Conduct case management functions, including convening case conferences and liaising with CASA therapists and psychiatrists, community services and other professionals involved with the child and their family.
• Coordinate consultation with others therapists or external partners as appropriate.
• Supervise and/or precept student placements.
• Contribute to staff knowledge and understanding of discipline-specific issues.

• Master’s degree in psychology, social work or occupational therapy, or, a bachelor’s degree in social work or a related discipline such as psychology or social sciences, with a minimum of three years of related experience in an educational or mental health setting.
• Active registration and in good standing with Alberta College of Social Workers (ACSW), College of Alberta Psychologists (CAP) or Alberta College of Occupational Therapists (ACOT).
• A minimum of two years of clinical practice in child and family mental health and/or youth addictions.
• Valid Class 5 driver’s license and access to a vehicle.

• A satisfactory Criminal Records Check with Vulnerable Sector Search and Child Intervention Check. This would be the financial responsibility of the successful candidate.
• Ability to pass and maintain Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) certification (training provided by CASA) or Supporting Individuals through Valued Attachments (SIVA) training, as well as physical ability to perform all interventions.

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Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

The role reports to the Manager, 5th Level Mental Health, and works in collaboration with the professional leader for social work.

Accountabilities:

• Work as part of a team in managing the referrals to both clinics in a timely and responsive manner
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide short-term intervention
• Will provide crisis intervention to patients and their families accordingly
• Will provide referrals to community resources
• Will work directly with multi-disciplinary staff, internally and externally, to ensure that patient needs are met
• Will provide group therapy
• Participates within a multidisciplinary team in program planning, development and implementation
• Provides community consultation and education with respect to mental health issues

• Masters Degree in a related health field required (social work, nursing, occupational therapist, counselling/psychology) with a combination of relevant experience in mental health and addictions
• Member of a regulatory college in good standing
• Minimum three to five years recent experience working in mental health and addictions is essential, preferably in an acute or community setting
• Demonstrated ability to work with and advocate for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
• Demonstrated experience in psychosocial assessment and ability to provide appropriate interventions, including crisis intervention
• Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of best practice guidelines in crisis intervention and crisis theory
• Demonstrated ability in providing brief therapy and solution-focused counselling
• Demonstrated commitment to providing quality customer service to various client populations (patients and families) as well as various clinical professionals
• Experience in developing and conducting groups
• Sound knowledge of community resources and the ability to refer accordingly
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience in working within an interdisciplinary setting
• Ability to function both independently and as a team player
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
• Demonstrated computer skills
• May be required to travel and/or work between all Osler sites

Hours: Currently Days/Evenings, including weekends and statutory holidays (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary:
 Minimum:   $44.69 per hour
 Maximum:   $57.93 per hour

Internal application deadline: August 23, 2025

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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and 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. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at

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.

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OVERVIEW

A leading community health organization is known for delivering family mental health care with a focus on children and youth living in Western Ontario. The organization maintains a well-rounded approach, delivering innovative programs and a continuum of services to ensure the children, youth and families accessing services will achieve stability through customized treatment plans unique to their needs and family circumstances.

EDI-B VALUES

The success of an organization stems from a team that is aligned with its mission and vision, where decisions are made in the best interests of the clients they serve and the marginalized and vulnerable populations across our communities. Through this effort, all team members embrace their roles in the organization with respect and dignity for all stakeholders. Through these partnerships, everyone is focused on ensuring a commitment and responsibility toward anti-racism, anti-oppression, equity, diversity, inclusivity, and belonging.

MISSION

The Youth Mental Health Therapist will provide therapy and counselling services to children, adolescents, and families with an emphasis on brief counselling modalities and strategies with the consent of the client, consulting, and coordinating with other service providers.

The Pod Group is partnering with this organization to place a compassionate and hands-on professional to fulfill the role of the Youth Mental Health Therapist.

PRIORITIES

• Provide drop-in sessions to clients/families and provide Urgent/Crisis Services as required.
• Ensure accurate and up-to-date clinical record and clinical statistics are gathered for the program and submitted as per the Centre’s Policies and Procedures.
• Ensure effective time management and case management strategies are utilised such that services are delivered to clients in a manner appropriate to their needs which are consistent with the needs that new cases are opened within reasonable timelines, according to agency policy and procedure.
• Provide clinical assistance to other members of the multidisciplinary team through active participation in weekly team meetings, possible sharing of provision of services to clients, and providing support and consultation to other staff within areas of identified personal expertise.
• Participate in individual and agency staff development plans and activities to ensure that skills/knowledge are relevant, current, and appropriate to the assigned duties
• Support and facilitate student placements to create a relevant learning experience for the student(s) and ensure that the needs of the agency as well as clients/families are not compromised.
• Participate in internal and external committees and public relations/education activities of the agency, including but not limited, to staff meetings, inter-agency liaison committees, and public education activities such as speeches and presentations.

Requirements

TALENTS & EXPERTISE

• BSW from a university of recognized standing or equivalent with relevant knowledge, experience, and ability.
• 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 have a minimum of three (3) years of counselling experience working with children and families and psychotherapy experience utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Knowledge of early child development.
• Knowledge of and skill in applying, case management principles and associated therapeutic interventions.
• Excellent interpersonal, writing skills; Basic knowledge of computers.
• Satisfactory Police Vulnerable Persons check.
• 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.
• Training in CPR, ASIST, and non-violent crisis intervention is required.
• Ability to support multi-site locations, including evenings and weekends as may be required to provide accessible services for the children, youth, and families served.

THE POD GROUP

The Pod Group (PG) is a creative consulting group that provides customized and innovative solutions to support our client’s growth and ultimate success while promoting the integration of equity, diversity, inclusion and belonging in creating culture and engagement.

We balance strategy and people to help community organizations make better use of their resources by focusing on building the competencies to promote people-centric organizations.

The Pod Group has great success in serving a number of community sectors, including health, social services, developmental, housing, mental health, and community health care.

We promote a unique approach while incorporating marketing and human resources as an integral component of strategy, mission, and vision. This focus aligns strategy with the development of a culture that embraces all stakeholders and a community spirit while ensuring an effective plan that meets the requirements of the organization.

Job Description

Company Description

One of Canada's Best Diversity Employers and Greater Toronto's Top Employers for many consecutive years, William Osler Health System (Osler) provides a safe and supportive health care network to grow your career. Osler is nationally recognized for its commitment to patient safety and is Accredited with Exemplary Standing, the highest rating a Canadian hospital can receive. As a major Ontario hospital system, and home to some of the biggest specialty and emergency departments in the country, Osler serves the 1.3 million residents of Brampton, Etobicoke and surrounding communities. We are proud to offer you incredible exposure to best-in-class health care delivery and challenging hands-on opportunities to stay at the top of your game.

A hospital system built for and by the community, we continue to expand our services to meet the needs of a growing population, creating opportunities for increased hands-on skills development, cross-department training and promotional opportunities. Guided by our accomplished senior leadership team, together we are driving our vision of patient-inspired health care without boundaries.

At Osler, we invest in careers that go beyond where health care professionals like you can achieve their goals and find deep personal and professional fulfillment. Join our team today!

The role reports to the Manager, Mental Health, Stepped Care Follow-Up Clinic, and works in collaboration with the professional leader of social work.

Accountabilities:

• Work as part of a team in managing the referrals to the both rapid response and centralized intake and triage in a timely and responsive manner
• Conduct psychosocial assessments and provide short term intervention
• Will provide crisis intervention and solution-focused counselling to patients and their families accordingly
• Will provide referrals to community resources
• Will work directly with multi-disciplinary staff, internally and externally, to ensure that patient needs are met
• Will provide group therapy
• Participates within a multidisciplinary team in program planning, development and implementation
• Provides community consultation and education with respect to mental health issues

• Masters Degree in a related health field required (social work, nursing, occupational therapist, counselling/psychology) with a combination of relevant experience in mental health and addictions
• Member of a regulatory college in good standing
• Minimum three to five years recent working in mental health and addictions is essential, preferably in an acute or community setting
• Demonstrated ability to work with and advocate for individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
• Demonstrated experience in psychosocial assessment and ability to provide appropriate interventions, including crisis intervention
• Demonstrated knowledge and implementation of best practice guidelines in crisis intervention and crisis theory
• Demonstrated ability in providing brief therapy and solution-focused counselling
• Demonstrated commitment to providing quality customer service to various client populations (patients and families) as well as various clinical professionals
• Experience in developing and conducting groups
• Sound knowledge of community resources and the ability to refer accordingly
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience in working within an interdisciplinary setting
• Ability to function both independently and as a team player
• Must demonstrate Osler's Values of Respect, Excellence, Service, Compassion, Innovation and Collaboration
• Excellent attendance, punctuality and work record
• Demonstrated computer skills
• May be required to travel and/or work between all Osler sites

DURATION: Approximately nine (9) months or until the previous incumbent returns.

Hours: Currently Days/Evenings, eight (8) hour shifts with the possibility of weekends (subject to change in accordance with operational requirements)

Salary:
Minimum:  $44.69 per hour
Maximum:  $57.93 per hour
 

Internal application deadline: August 24, 2025

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Osler values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace. We welcome and 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. If you require an accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please notify Human Resources at

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.

Competition Number 

2024-3634-003

Job Type

Full-time Interim (18-months)

Hours

1.00 FTE

Classification

MHSW2/MHSW3

Department

Mental Health Therapist

Salary

MHSW2: $40.2151 to $8.6681 per hour

MHSW3: 43.3764 to 51.3676 per hour

Per CUPE LOCAL 3634 Collective Agreement

Applicants who hold an education level of Master’s in Social Work or a relevant Master’s Degree may be considered for the MHSW3 wage grid

Closing Date

Ongoing until filled

Description

Reporting to the Manager, Mental Health and Addictions, the Mental Health Therapist/Social Worker II is responsible for providing crisis assessment intervention, case management as well as mental health and addictions assessments for clients primarily ages 12-24 while adhering to standards of practice as per the respective College.

If this opportunity sounds like a great fit for you and you meet most of the essential qualifications we are looking for, we encourage you to apply and provide us more details about why you think you would be a great fit. We cannot make any promises, but we will consider your qualifications and the potential you bring. LWDH is dedicated to ongoing professional development and continuing education opportunities to enhance skillsets and working experience.

Why Work with LWDH? In this position, there are many benefits to joining our team:

• Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan enrolment, one of Canada’s largest defined benefit pension plans that includes inflation protections, survivor benefits, buyback options, and early retirement
li>Pay in lieu of vacation and benefits provided
• A third party partnered, self-directed and initiated benefits package through Health Care Providers (HCP) Group Insurance is provided that includes customizable health and dental plans, life insurance, long-term disability benefits (LTD), and accidental death, disease and dismemberment (ADD&D) based on package eligibility
• Access to staff physiotherapy, onsite gym, Employee Assistance Program, staff wellness initiatives, and much more!

Qualifications

• A degree in clinical or counselling psychology, Social Work, or a designation permitting registration in the province of Ontario with the appropriate regulatory college
• Be a member of your applicable college in good standing
• Experience in individual and group counselling
• Experience in providing hospital-based and/or community-based mental health and addictions counselling and case management services across a continuum of patient care
• Proficiency in conducting psychotherapeutic assessments and the subsequent provision of evidence-based psychotherapeutic intervention strategies
• Knowledgeable of trauma-informed therapies, and working from a client-centered focus
• Excellent communication and effective interpersonal skills
• Demonstrates ability to approach situations in a non-judgmental manner
• Demonstrates ability to function independently as well as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Awareness of, and maintains good professional boundaries
• Ability to foster and maintain relationships with other community agencies
• Ability to enter data and maintain their own electronic client records
• Demonstrates knowledge and appreciation of First Nations culture
• Ability to communicate in Ojibway or Cree is considered an asset
• Class G driver’s license with clean driver’s abstract, and ability to travel
Reliable attendance record in previous/current employment

Please apply through the online application process via

We thank all applicants for their interest but advise that only those selected for further consideration will be contacted. First consideration will be given to current internal employees of LWDH.

Qualified applicants may be considered for other comparable positions or within the same classification other than this posted position.

Please prepare your application in accordance with the qualifications posted in the job advertisement. Applications will be screened based on the posted qualifications.

LWDH is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion and belongingness in our operations, throughout our workplace, and seeks to employ individuals who are committed to and value these principles.

We believe in and promote the rights of all persons with disabilities as outlined in the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA 2005) and its related Accessibility Standards Regulations. To meet this responsibility, LWDH will make appropriate accommodations, including alternative formats available. Please inform Human Resources of any accommodation(s) at any point throughout the recruitment and selection process to ensure your equal participation.

LWDH values the importance of creating a workplace that reflects the population it serves and promotes the representation of the Employment Equity groups as outlined by the Employment Equity Act (1993). Applicants are encouraged to self-declare at the time of application.

For more information or to request an accommodation please contact the Human Resources Department at ext. 2393