ABOUT THE POSITION

Under the direction of the Clinical Director, this position will provide clinical mental health support, education, behavioural consultation, and evidence-based treatment to individual children or family within the Kidthink clinic and community settings. This position will work with a multi-disciplinary team that provides outreach, case management and mental health services to children and their families.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Provides evidence-based treatment to children and their caregivers.

· Coordinates the full range of the child’s needs. Provides planning, linking, monitoring, evaluation and follow-up.

· Ensures resources and services are accessed in a timely manner.

· Provides children, family, and caregivers education on mental health treatment.

· Provides both individual and group counselling, therapy, or sessions.

· Collaborates with family, caregivers, and community resources to implement interventions related to behaviour, social skills, emotion regulation, or anxiety disorders.

· Participates in all aspects of the care continuum and the child’s mental health pathway.

· In various community settings facilitates community workshops centered on mental health and resiliency building.

· Collaborates with other disciplines.

· Maintains accurate client records.

QUALIFICATIONS

· Master’s degree in Social Work.

· Licensed/registered with their respective licensing/regulatory body.

· Minimum of 5 years of recent and relevant experience in child, adolescent, and family mental health, including expertise in managing ADHD, ASD, anxiety disorders, challenging behaviours and mood disorders.

· Training and demonstrated skill in several of the following areas: clinical assessment, individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, play therapy and systems intervention.





· Exceptional knowledge and understanding of counselling skills and clinical practice as it relates to children and their families.

· Knowledge of child and adolescent development and mental health issues in childhood and adolescence

· Knowledge of provincial mental health community resources and services.

· Knowledge and awareness of cultural and socio-economic factors that inform service provision.

· Demonstrated proficiency in the community-based support approach.

· Preference will be given to those with certification in CBT, play therapy, art therapy.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

· Proven skill in therapy treatment planning.

·Ability to manage own schedule and administrative processes.

· Strong interpersonal and communication aptitudes, with a proven track record of establishing effective collaborations.

· Willingness to maintaining knowledge, skills and abilities by keeping up to date regarding professional standards.

· Reliable time management.

Must have legal eligibility to work in Canada. If the successful applicant possesses a work permit, it is their responsibility to ensure the permit remains valid.

WHAT WE OFFER

· A flexible working environment, supporting work life balance.

· A balanced work schedule with administrative time and direct service time.

· Access to regular clinical consultation and supervision.

· Opportunity to work within a supportive multidisciplinary professional environment.

· Office and therapeutic working space.

· Extended health/dental benefits, health spending account, and long-term disability coverage,



with premiums shared equally between the employer and employee.

· Paid leaves for vacation, wellness days and paid general (statutory) holidays.

· Paid daily one-hour lunch break.

· RRSP matching.

About KIDTHINK Children’s Mental Health Centre Inc.

KIDTHINK is a Manitoba-based children’s mental health clinic located in the heart of Winnipeg. Our mission is to improve the lives of children and their families by providing timely, holistic care tailored to the needs of each child and their support system.

We specialize in evidence-based treatment and assessment services for children 12 years and under, emphasizing strength-based, culturally sensitive, and trauma-informed approaches. Our commitment extends beyond the child to include parent coaching, mental health support for caregivers, and outreach services to enhance the child’s community connections.

At KIDTHINK, we’re proud to be a creative, innovative, and forward-thinking organization. By joining our team, you become part of a group that shares the responsibility of ensuring children can access the resources they need to promote health, well-being, and optimal development.

You’ll work in a cooperative, dynamic, and supportive environment that values your growth as a qualified while making a meaningful impact in the lives of children and families in our communities.

Thank you for your interest in joining KIDTHINK. Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Pay: $74,298.02-$96,942.06 per year

Benefits

- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Dental care
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- RRSP match
- Wellness program
- Work from home

Flexible language requirement:
- French not required

Work Location: In person

📌 Mental Health Clinician (MSW) (Winnipeg)
🏢 Kidthink
📍 Winnipeg