Apply By:Thursday, November 26, 2026 11:59 pm EST

Do you have the passion and expertise to support in strengthening the wellness of OPP members through a trauma-informed approach? Do you have experience creating personalized support plans, offering short-term wellness services, delivering impactful education, and connecting members with First Responder-focused professionals?

The Ministry of the Solicitor General, Ontario Provincial Police, and the Healthy Workplace Team Bureau are seeking qualified Mental Health Clinicians like you, to join our Healthy Workplace Team

About Us:

The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) is one of North America's largest deployed police services with more than 4,400 uniformed officers, 2,900 civilian employees and 530 Auxiliary officers. We provide essential services that ensure the safety and security of the people of the Province of Ontario. The OPP is a division of the Ministry of the Solicitor General, the largest operational ministry in the province with a presence in every community across Ontario. We are the largest police service in Ontario and the second largest in Canada.

The Healthy Workplace Team (HWT) provides access to a wide range of health and wellness services. Our team is comprised of psychologists, mental health clinicians, care navigators, reintegration services, peer supporters and members that specialize in fitness and nutrition. The HWT coordinates organizational and wellness programs including peer support and the chaplaincy program. The team also coordinates and supports the occupational medicine program for employees and managers. This program is delivered by an external occupational physician.

The OPP Values promote always doing the right things for the right reasons,



by:

- Serving with PRIDE, PROFESSIONALISM and HONOUR.
- Interacting with RESPECT, COMPASSION and FAIRNESS.
- Leading with INTEGRITY, HONESTY and COURAGE.

About the job

In this role, you will:

- Provide short-term wellness support, make recommendations and connect OPP members and their families to resources for mental health, addictions, and trauma.
- Researches and analyzes OPP and OPS data, to provide accurate mental health and wellness information to employees, families, and managers.
- Responds promptly to employee and family inquiries, offering guidance on wellness practices like self-care, sleep hygiene, and general quality of life supports.
- Supports members and families with HR matters including illness, injury, accommodations, disability management, and bereavement procedures.
- Facilitates wellness debrief sessions (post critical incidents) to support and care for trauma exposed professionals.
- Work collaboratively with internal and external OPP partners.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

- Ability to pass an OPP background/ security investigation.
- Degree or diploma in Social Work or Social Service Work, or equivalent (e.g. Psychotherapist, RN Psychotherapist) is required.
- Must be registered, and in positive standing,



with their respective College at the time of application (e.g. OCSWSSW, CRPO, CNO, etc.).

Counselling and Case Management

- Knowledge of social work theories and practices for counselling, family and trauma therapy, including mental health assessment, diagnosis, and intervention techniques.
- Demonstrated crisis management skills including engagement, assessment, intervention, and safety planning.
- Assess diverse, complex, and sensitive situations to determine appropriate actions; identify issues, evaluate health-related symptoms, and make informed decisions regarding ongoing healthcare needs.
- Comprehensive knowledge of community resources and networks across Ontario, to engage stakeholders, promote the integration of programs with regional priorities/programs and to identify needs, service gaps and pressures.
- Routinely address complex and unique situations, requiring decisions on contentious issues, coordination with diverse stakeholders, facilitation of integrated service delivery, and recommendations for new or revised operational policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of training and development principles to design and deliver effective learning programs for employees and external partners.
- Knowledge of performance measurement and quality improvement practices to evaluate program effectiveness, identify opportunities for enhancement, and support continuous improvement.
- Be responsible for developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, members within the OPP and partner organizations to promote and advance understanding of mental health issues, operational stress injuries (OSIs), including PTSD, cumulative trauma, and other psy

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