Posting Closes: November 15, 2026 at 5:00pm

About Us:

The Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington (CMHA WW) provides a full care system for those with addictions, mental health or developmental needs. We serve everyone from children to adults to seniors, all under one roof. Our programs help individuals and families to lead lives filled with meaning and promise. We have 400 staff at offices in Cambridge, Waterloo, Kitchener, Guelph, Fergus, and Mount Forest.

We are fully accredited by Accreditation Canada and are proud of our Exemplary Status (the highest standing) received at our most recent accreditation exercise.

Why Join our Team:

Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Our compensation package includes a competitive salary and generous benefits supporting the wellness of our staff. We are proud to be members of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) offering one of Canada's largest and most respected defined benefit plans.

Career Development Opportunities: Our wide range of services and supports allows for varied opportunities for career growth. We have a wide range of services and supports allows for varied opportunities ... Wait, the original paragraph:

Career Development Opportunities: Our wide range of services and supports allows for varied opportunities for career growth. Our multi-disciplinary approach to care offers cross collaboration and enhanced opportunities for learning. A formal succession planning process is key to our internal leadership recruitment.

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Career Development Opportunities: Our wide range of services and supports allows for varied opportunities for career growth.



Our multi-disciplinary approach to care offers cross collaboration and enhanced opportunities for learning. A formal succession planning process is key to our internal leadership recruitment.

Values that include: Mutual Respect, Accountability, Integrity and Excellence and Innovation and a culture that is welcoming and inclusive.

Commitment to Health and Safety: We have a strong health and safety culture at CMHA WW and work tirelessly to address the health and safety needs of staff and the people we serve.

The Opportunity:

We are recruiting a MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN (1st Step Team)

- This is a contract full time role until January 14, 2028 (35 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) based at 80 Waterloo Ave. Guelph and at 1145 Concession Rd. Cambridge.

Utilizing your mental health assessment, consultation and intervention skills to support individuals aged 14-35 and families in their recovery from acute psychotic symptoms associated with a first episode of psychosis, you will provide comprehensive screening and assessment of referrals into the Early Psychosis Intervention (EPI) program. You will lead development and implementation of individual and clinical group treatment based on client goals. As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will engage clients and families as partners in care to provide education and training pertaining to psychosis and mental illness. This position reports to the Manager, 1 st Step Program.





Responsibilities:

ASSESSMENT/CONSULTATION ACCOUNTABILITY

- Provide assessment and consultative services for individuals experiencing a first episode psychosis
- Engage individuals who are experiencing a first psychotic episode
- Complete a comprehensive assessment of the person's/family's life situation, goals and ambitions, level of risk, mental status, and needed and preferred services and resources
- Facilitate with the person's/family's agreement, the involvement of members of the social network in the assessment and goal definition process.
- Coordinate and facilitate access to EPI hub team for specialized assessment and consultation

DIRECT SERVICE ACCOUNTABILITY

- Provides service in a case management model
- Support the implementation of the IRT (Individual Resiliency Trainer) component of the NAVIGATE model of care
- Provide services and resources which alleviate emotional distress, reduce or eliminate psychiatric symptoms, address clinical issues, address the social/environmental contributions to the identified mental health issues, and promote community integration.
- Provide individual, family, and group therapy intervention in a variety of contexts (home, office, other community location) depending upon need and the person's/family's unique circumstances.
- Involve relevant community services, resources, and network members in the provision of treatment and support to the fullest extent possible.
- Assist the client/family to develop a reliable and responsive natural support system.
- Develop intervention and support plans that reduce reliance on the formal mental health system.
- Facilitate access to supports and resources th

📌 Mental Health Clinician, 1st Step Team (Alton)
🏢 Canadian Mental Health Association Waterloo Wellington
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