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 close to 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 ourwebsite at www.kinark.on.ca .
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 workplace 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
Program Lists
Kinark Child & Family Services -> Simcoe Program
Location
Barrie, ON L9J 1A7 CA (Primary)
Reg/Temp
Regular
Start Date
November 2, 2026
Temporary End Date
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Relief
Other Employee Classification (if applicable)
Not Applicable
Total # of hours per week
35
# of Positions
1
Close Date
October 7, 2026
Job Description
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. They will also provide 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.
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) is assessed as a Roamer position requiring a minimum of 2-3 days in the office per week. *This position is eligible for Compressed Work Week
The hourly rates for this position are:Level I:$41.34; Level II:$43.32; Level III:$45.38
Duties & Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):
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 and modifying treatment activities as needed.
Participate in full model DBT (or other evidenced-based interventions) inclusive of phone coaching to both youth and families and active participation in the DBT Consultation Team.
Actively participate in Competency-Based Clinical Supervision model.
Modify treatment activities and approaches as needed in order to comply with changes in clients' status.
Ensure that all required documentation is in compliance with accreditation, agency standards and regulatory college requirements.
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.
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/or Cognitive Behaviour Therapy is 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.
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. Criminal record check disclosures with confirmed findings will be reviewed in accordance with applicable policies and relevant legislation and does not necessarily preclude employment. Each case is reviewed individually and considers the relevance of the findings to assess the implications to employment
Candidates must have the skills and knowledge needed to work with an increasingly diverse client and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion as relevant for the role applied to.
Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, including age, ancestry, disability, gender expression, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation, that make each of us unique, and recognize that people experience oppression based on these characteristics and identities. 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
[email protected] (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.
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📌 Clinical Therapist (Ontario)
🏢 Kinark Child and Family Services
📍 Ontario