The Access to Care Program is currently seeking a full-time, permanent Counsellor/Therapist 2 to work within the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy Program (OSP) Team. The OSP team provides evidence based individual and group-based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) within CAMH and off-site at community locations including primary care. Reporting to the OSP Clinical Manager, the Counsellor/Therapist 2 will provide cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) treatment to clients with mood, anxiety, concurrent disorders and trauma experiences. You will work in partnership with clients, their formal and informal supports and the team to support clients’ successful integration into their communities. You will liaise with community health care providers, both within and outside CAMH. . You will support a workplace that embraces diversity, encourages teamwork and complies with all the applicable regulatory and legislative requirements. This position will involve providing clinical services in the day and evening, and is located at the Queen Street Site. Collaborations with community organizations and primary care sites to deliver CBT will also be required. This position may also be required to provide clinical services in-person to OSP partner sites within the Toronto region.
The successful candidate will possess a Masters degree in psychology, social work or occupational therapy combined with a preferred minimum of 3 years of post-graduate, direct clinical (psychotherapy) experience in the provision of mental health and/or addictions treatment.



The candidate will be a registered member in positive standing with a regulated health care discipline authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy. College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO), College of Psychologists of Ontario (CPO) will be required.
The candidate must be in independent practice, authorized to perform the controlled act of psychotherapy, demonstrating competence to perform psychotherapy and experience utilizing Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or other evidence-based modalities (depending on the needs of the program). Training and experience in structured CBT treatment protocols (depression, anxiety, trauma etc) is required. Certification in Motivational Interviewing is an asset. Experience working with trauma is an asset. The candidate must be able to provide psychotherapy supervision of clinicians, when this supervision is required, based on operational need.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required to work within the interprofessional teams and to engage with clients, family members, and community care providers. Knowledge of community resources and discharge planning is required. You will also be able to meet deadlines,



and have excellent computer skills and knowledge of technology to enhance communication and learning. Bilingualism (French/English) and/or proficiency in a second language is considered an asset. Experience working with trauma is an asset. Your skills include the ability to make behavioral observations, conduct mental status assessments, monitor clients’ responses to care interventions and documentation, and ongoing communication with other team members and primary care partners. Knowledge of emergency psychiatry and crisis intervention principles and theory are required. Knowledge of CAMH and community services and experience with formulation and coordination of complex cases is essential.
Salary Range: $40.25 – $54.24 per hour
CAMH is a fully affiliated teaching hospital and research institute of the University of Toronto. As a CAMH employee, you will contribute to our mission by supporting teaching, research, and clinical care across the hospital.
CAMH is dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our commitment is to foster a workplace, teaching, and learning environment that is inclusive, respectful, and free from discrimination or harassment.
CAMH strongly encourages applications from candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve, including First Nations, Métis, and Inuit Peoples; Black and other racialized communities; LGBTQ2S+ communities; women; and people with disabilities, including those with lived experience of mental health and substance use challenges.

📌 Mental Health Therapist/Counsellor (Toronto)
🏢 Centre for Addiction and Mental Health - CAMH
📍 Toronto