Clinical Manager, Family & Community Counselling Toronto, ON, Canada Full Time Family & Community Counselling (FCC)
- Clinical Services October 14, 2026 Who we are Children are at the front and centre of what we do; they are the foundation of our purpose and the basis for our evidence-driven strategy. Our mission is to transform the lives of children, youth and their families by developing and delivering innovative, research-based mental health and early learning programs. At the Child Development Institute (CDI), we are passionate about helping our communities’ most vulnerable members and their caregivers. It motivates each of us to face what can be difficult situations while continuously finding the purest joy in play, in silence, in advice, and in the unbelievable strength and resilience of our young clients. Joining us now is a rewarding opportunity to be part of an organization that is built on a legacy of more than 100 years of helping children and families. Recognized as a leader and model for measurement-based impact, we are client-centred, family-centred, and data-informed. We are a place where professionals grounded in mental health, care, and well-being of infants, children and youth, come together in collaboration, learning and inclusion. As a multiservice organization delivering social, emotional, and behavioural counselling services, early childhood education, learning disabilities and mental health services, and family violence services, we address the whole person from when they begin their life. Every child and family that reaches out to us is unique, and we value and embrace their individuality. We deliver the tailored support and tools they need to build life-long skills, positive mental health, and resilience. With their trust in us, we guide children and families along a supportive journey.



It is an often difficult path and simultaneously the most rewarding experience for providers, children and families. Who we need Our Family & Community Counselling program provides evidence-informed mental health services to children, youth (0-18 years) and their families experiencing social, emotional, behavioural, relational, and trauma-related challenges. Through individual, family, and group interventions, the program supports positive mental health outcomes and resilience while working collaboratively with families and community partners. Reporting to the Associate Director, Clinical Operations, we are seeking a full time permanent Clinical Manager, Family & Community Counselling to oversee the delivery of evidence-informed mental health treatment for children and youth (0-18 years) and their families within a multidisciplinary framework. As a member of the Clinical Leadership team, you will provide clinical and operational leadership, ensuring excellence in service delivery, clinical supervision, program operations, staff development, and continuous quality improvement. You will support measurement-based care, evidence-informed service innovation, and outcome-driven practice across programs under your supervision. Who you are You are an experienced clinical leader with a passion for providing quality care to children, youth, and families. You bring advanced clinical expertise,



strong supervisory skills, and a commitment to evidence-informed practice. You have experience leading clinical teams, supporting service innovation, managing program operations, and coaching staff to achieve high standards of clinical excellence. You thrive in collaborative environments and are eager to contribute to organizational growth, continuous quality improvement, and positive outcomes for children, youth, and families. What’s in it for you Leadership impact. You will have the opportunity to influence clinical practice, service innovation, quality improvement initiatives, and staff development across programs. As part of the Clinical Leadership team, your expertise and leadership will directly contribute to the quality of services delivered to children, youth, and families. Profound purpose. You want to play a critical role in supervising and supporting the work of practitioners who are dedicated to making the lives of our clients better through empowerment and practical skills. You want to be part of a group of managers and interdisciplinary teams that lead and support science-informed practice and research to further our reach and our impact on infants, children, youth and their families in our communities. You want to be the steady hand and calming influence with excellent clinical judgment, someone who is a champion for quality services. Growth as a Manager, a Clinician and as a compassionate human. You want to expand your leadership skills and influence while leading teams delivering multiple programs that follow our knowledge, skills, our evidence-informed practices and models. You will be part of in-house professional development opportunities, guided coaching and mentoring. Through cross-func

📌 Clinical Manager, Family (Toronto)
🏢 Childdevelop
📍 Toronto