Child, Youth & Family Therapist (MSW)

Full-Time and Part-Time Opportunities | Hybrid Position

About Behaviour Matters

At Behaviour Matters, we are passionate about helping children, youth, and families build the skills, confidence, and resilience they need to thrive.

We are a growing mental health practice specializing in therapy, group programs and support for children, teens, and families. Our team is made up of passionate, collaborative, and forward-thinking professionals who believe in building meaningful relationships and creating lasting, positive change.

We are committed to creating an environment where both our clients and team members feel supported, understood, valued, and respected.

As our practice continues to grow, we are looking for dedicated Child, Youth & Family Therapists to join our team on a full time or part-time basis.

If you are passionate about working with children and families, value collaboration, and are looking for opportunities to grow professionally within a supportive and dynamic organization, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

Our therapists provide individualized, evidence-based therapeutic support to children, youth, parents, families, and couples using a strengths-based, skills-focused, and cooperative approach.

Our primary client population is children and youth aged 4–18 and their families, although opportunities to work with other populations may be available.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide individual, family, parent, and couples therapy based on clinical experience and areas of expertise.
- Establish therapeutic goals, and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Apply evidence-based therapeutic approaches to support clients experiencing emotional, behavioural, social, and mental health challenges.
- Build strong therapeutic relationships with clients and their families.
- Plan and facilitate engaging, developmentally appropriate therapeutic sessions.
- Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including session notes, treatment plans, and progress updates.
- Manage client scheduling, communication, and follow-up to support continuity of care.
- Collaborate with parents, caregivers, educators, and other professionals when appropriate.




- Participate in team collaboration, clinical consultation, and professional development opportunities.
- Contribute to group programming, community workshops, and professional training initiatives as opportunities arise.

Qualifications & Experience

Required Qualifications:

- Master of Social Work (MSW).
- Current registration in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW).
- Minimum 1–2 years of counselling or psychotherapy experience.
- Demonstrated clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and families.
- Experience supporting children and youth with emotional, behavioural, and neurodevelopmental challenges, including ADHD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), anxiety disorders, learning disabilities, and oppositional behaviours.
- Strong clinical assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic relationship-building skills.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and providing professional consultation.
- Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and documentation skills.
- Experience delivering virtual therapy and creating engaging, effective teletherapy experiences.
- Valid Vulnerable Sector Check and applicable police screening.

Assets:

- Training and experience in therapeutic approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT), behavioural interventions, and play-based therapy.
- Experience providing trauma-informed and LGBTQ+ affirming care.
- Experience facilitating therapeutic groups, parent workshops, or community-based programs.
- Valid driver's licence and access to a vehicle for occasional community-based opportunities.

Availability & Work Expectations

- Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
- Hybrid work model,



including in-person and virtual sessions.
- Availability to work evenings and at least one weekend day.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and delivering high-quality client care.

Who We're Looking For Beyond clinical qualifications, we are looking for someone who is:

- Passionate: Genuinely invested in supporting the mental health and well-being of children, youth, and families.
- Engaging: Able to connect meaningfully with young clients and adapt therapeutic approaches to different ages, needs, and personalities.
- Collaborative: Values teamwork, open communication, and shared learning.
- Proactive: Organized, dependable, and confident managing clinical responsibilities.
- Growth-Oriented: Motivated to continue learning, developing clinical skills, and contributing to a growing organization.
- Compassionate: Approaches clients and families with empathy, curiosity, professionalism, and respect.

Why Join Behaviour Matters? At Behaviour Matters, we believe that supporting our therapists is essential to providing exceptional care to our clients.

We offer the opportunity to work alongside a passionate and collaborative team, expand your clinical experience, contribute to innovative programs, and grow professionally as part of an evolving organization.

We value fresh ideas, initiative, creativity, and clinicians who are excited to make a meaningful impact.

How to Apply

Interested applicants are invited to submit their resume and cover letter (including their interested in full or part time opportunities)

In your cover letter, please highlight your clinical experience working with children, teens, and families, your therapeutic approaches, and what makes you a strong fit for the Behaviour Matters team.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews will begin immediately.

We look forward to connecting with professionals who share our passion for helping children, youth, and families thrive.

Pay: $80.00-$90.00 per hour

Education

- Master's Degree (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Toronto, ON

📌 Child, Youth & Family Therapist (Social Worker MSW) – Full-Time or Part-Time (Toronto)
🏢 Behaviour Matters
📍 Toronto