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Kinark Child and Family Services has a rich 50-year history serving children and youth through a wide range of evidence-based mental health services that include individual, family, and group counselling. We are on a mission to help children and youth with complex needs achieve better life outcomes with a broader vision of a healthy future for Ontario’s children and youth. We have a passionate team of over 700 staff serving close to 9,000 children and youth each year in our three program streams - Community-based Child and Youth Mental Health, Autism, and Forensic Mental Health.Our people are the heartbeat of our organization where ‘Holding children, youth, and families at the centre of all that we do’ is only one of the values that guides our work.In support of our journey towards being an employer of choice in our sectors, our staff is engaged for feedback to identify and support improvements, big and small, to enhance the employee experience.If you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of children and youth with complex needs and want to be part of the mission we are on… Come join our team!For more information about Kinark, our values, our strategic priorities, and our service programs, please visit our&nbsp;website at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.kinark.on.ca/" target="_blank">www.kinark.on.ca</a>.What we offer:<ul><li>Competitive salary, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and other employment perks*</li><li>Flexible work arrangement supporting employee work life balance</li><li>Employer Matching Defined Contribution Pension Plan up to 6%*</li><li>Employee Wellness Program</li><li>Extensive Educational and Training Opportunities and Supports</li><li>Supportive work environment with regular Supervision and Feedback</li><li>Renowned Accredited Clinical Programs</li></ul>*Dependent on hours worked, length of service and/or collective agreement (where relevant)We currently have an opportunity for:Position TitleClinical Therapist / Crisis ResponseProgram ListsKinark Child &amp; Family Services -&gt; Durham ProgramLocationOshawa, ON L1J 2K5 CA (Primary) &nbsp;Reg/TempTemporaryTemporary End DateSeptember 15, 2026Full/Part TimeFull-TimeReliefNoTotal # of hours per week35SalarySalary range: Level 1: $39.83 , Level 2: $ 41.81 , Level 3: $43.90# of Positions1Close DateOpen until filledJob DescriptionKinark has introduced a benefit that gives employees in eligible roles the opportunity to work partially or fully remote if they choose to opt-in for this benefit. This role is assessed as a Roamer position requiring minimal days in the office (2 days per week) unless business demands require. This role is also eligible for compressed work week.The Clinical Therapist is an integral part of a busy, dynamic and growing clinical program at Kinark Child and Family Services, Community Based Child and Youth Mental Health program in the Durham region primarily serving children under the age of 12 years and their families. &nbsp;As a member of an interdisciplinary team, the Clinical Therapist will be required to liaise with internal and external collaterals in the provision of clinical services. &nbsp;The successful incumbent will be responsible for providing crisis response services, short term crisis stabilization support, and treatment for children and youth in both our brief services and longer term treatment programs. &nbsp;The Clinical Therapist will be responsible for completing clinical assessments, formulations, and developing individualized treatment plans prior to providing individual, family, and/or group therapy to children, youth, and families.&nbsp;The successful candidate will be required to work up to two evenings per week where client need dictates. &nbsp;This position is covered by the Communications Workers of America, Local 30248.&nbsp;Salary range: Level 1: $39.83 , Level 2: $ 41.81 , Level 3: $43.90This is a Temporary Full-time Position with a Contract Length of 1 year. Duties &amp; Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):<ul><li>Complete mental health assessments, considering the multiple layers and interacting mental health issues, needs, and disorders, family dynamics, and systemic concerns.</li><li>Conduct risk assessments and develop safety plans.</li><li>Provide immediate telephone and/or mobile crisis support and risk mitigating strategies</li><li>Utilize commitment strategies to obtain commitment to therapeutic engagement, while assessing client readiness and stage of change.</li><li>Complete case formulation and treatment planning, with input from the client/family</li><li>Modify treatment activities and approaches to meet client need</li><li>Provide intervention, with clinical outcomes to be achieved through application of evidenced-based practices with ongoing monitoring of impact.</li><li>Focus on the child’s potential for developing/sustaining pro-social, self-regulation of mental health symptoms, and related behaviours</li><li>Self-monitor the completion of progress/contact notes describing each client contact and how that contact relates to treatment goals and adherence to policy</li><li>Collaborate with other members of the treatment team and participate in interagency/team meetings</li></ul>Qualifications:<ul><li>A Master’s Degree in Social Work or a Health-Related Discipline with a minimum of 3 years relevant experience is preferred.**</li><li>Candidates with a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work with extensive and relevant experience will also be considered.**</li><li>Must be registered and in good standing with the Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers (OCSWSSW), the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO), the College of Nursing (CNO), the College of Psychologists in Ontario or the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario.</li><li>Must be eligible and able to perform Psychotherapy as defined under the act.</li><li>A minimum of 3 years relevant experience working in a mental health setting preferred</li><li>Experience with diverse populations of children and youth preferred</li><li>Excellent clinical assessment, formulation and treatment planning skills is essential.</li><li>Training or experience in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy will be considered an asset.</li><li>Experience providing crisis response services will be considered an asset</li><li>Travel is required for this position; the successful candidate must have a valid Ontario driver’s license, access to a reliable vehicle and be willing to obtain automobile insurance which includes driving for business purposes with a minimum liability of one million dollars.</li><li>Satisfactory Criminal Record Check (including a Broad Sector record check) and Pre-Employment Medical.</li><li>Bilingual English/French candidates will be given special consideration.</li></ul>Interested applicants should submit their résumés via the Apply Button.** Please note that Equivalent combination of education &amp; experience will be considered.Kinark Child and Family Services conditions of employment include but are not limited to successful Criminal Record Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening or Criminal Broad Record Check, based on position, and completed Pre-Employment Medical certificate.Candidates must have the skills and knowledge needed to work with an increasingly diverse client and staff population as well as a proven commitment to anti-oppression, equity, and inclusion as relevant for the role applied to.Kinark Child and Family Services values inclusivity and diversity in the workplace, including age, ancestry, disability, gender expression, gender identity, race, religion and sexual orientation, that make each of us unique, and recognize that people experience oppression based on these characteristics and identities. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds. We are committed to providing accessible employment practices that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (‘AODA’). If you require accommodation during any stage of the recruitment process, please notify People and Culture at <a href="mailto:kinark.jobs@kinark.on.ca" target="_blank">kinark.jobs@kinark.on.ca</a> or (905) 474-9595.While we thank all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Any information obtained during the course of recruitment will be used for employment recruitment purposes only, and not for any other purpose.

Kinark Child and Family Services

Clinical Therapist / Crisis Response

Family Preservation WorkerFamily Enhancement ProgramRegular Full-TimePosting Date: August 26, 2025 Location: Surrey, BC Wage: JJEP Wage Grid Level 14-P ($40.03-$50.59 per hour)Hours of Work: 35 Hours per weekClosing Date:&nbsp;September 16, 2025Options Community Services is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivering social services across the Southern Fraser region (Surrey, Delta, White Rock and Langley) from early childhood to seniors. Our comprehensive range of programs and services relies on collaborative relationships with individuals, businesses, community groups and government bodies to create focused, effective and responsive resources for the community.<h2>Position Overview</h2>Are you passionate about making a meaningful difference in the lives of families? As a Family Preservation Worker, you’ll provide hands-on, culturally responsive support that empowers families to build stability, strengthen relationships, and thrive together. Join a team dedicated to keeping families connected, helping them grow stronger, and creating lasting change.Reporting to the Program Manager, the Family Preservation Worker supports families through intake, case management, and goal setting while maintaining an active caseload. The role focuses on building positive relationships with parents, providing crisis intervention, and applying evidence-based, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive approaches to enhance family stability, problem-solving, and parenting skills. Key responsibilities include facilitating supportive visitation, delivering life skills training and psychoeducation, coordinating with MCFD social workers and community partners, and participating in integrated case management meetings. The position also requires maintaining accurate documentation, preparing timely progress reports, and representing the organization with professionalism in the community.<h2>Qualifications</h2>The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a related field (such as Psychology, Child &amp; Youth Care, or Sociology) or equivalent education and at least two years of recent experience working with vulnerable populations. A valid unrestricted Class 5 Driver’s License, an insured vehicle, and First Aid certification are required. Fluency in Spanish, Arabic, Mandarin, or Punjabi is also essential to effectively serve families in the Family Enhancement Program.The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of the Child, Family and Community Service Act, risk assessment practices, and family support principles. They will demonstrate excellent case management, organizational, and time management skills, along with well-developed interpersonal, counselling, and communication abilities. Outreach and home visiting experience is an asset. Key strengths include quickly building rapport with clients, providing psychoeducation on parenting, trauma, and family functioning, and applying knowledge of child development, life skills, and healthy relationships. The candidate will also show cultural sensitivity, maintain confidentiality, collaborate effectively with colleagues and community partners, and remain committed to ongoing professional development.This position is open to all applicants and requires union membership.&nbsp;This role requires the incumbent to undergo a Police Information Check (PIC), and a Vulnerable Sector Check by the Ministry of Justice.

Options Community Service

Family Preservation Worker

Email: <a href="mailto:careers@acrossboundaries.ca" target="_blank">careers@acrossboundaries.ca</a> Phone: (416)-787-3007 


Position: Case Manager Permanent Full Time 

About Across Boundaries: 

Across Boundaries is a mental health center that provides a range of mental health and addictions support and 

services to individuals from racialized and Black communities in the Greater Toronto Area. We have a holistic approach 

to mental health care and operate within an anti-racism/anti-oppression and resisting anti-Black racism frameworks. 

These frameworks focus on providing opportunities to respond to systemic barriers, advocate for the inclusion of 

traditionally and historically silenced voices at decision-making tables, and strive for change at individual, 

organizational and systemic levels. 

Job Summary: 

Across Boundaries is recruiting for a permanent full time Case Manager to provide services to those experiencing 

serious mental illness/addictions and are involved with the criminal justice system. The workers will report directly to 

the Program Manager and work collaboratively within and across teams to provide prompt and appropriate access to 

services to individuals from racialized communities who are experiencing mental health problems and substance use 

challenges. The workers will provide both intensive and non-intensive services depending on service 

user needs and will have an average caseload of 20-25. Normal Hours for full-time employees consist of five (5) shifts or 
eight (8) hours per day, Monday to Friday, and Saturdays on a rotating basis, inclusive of a thirty (30) minutes unpaid 
lunch break (entitled under the ESA) and an additional two (fifteen (15) minute unpaid rest breaks. Normal hours of work 
will generally be scheduled between 8:00 am and 8:00 pm. Employees may be requested, but not required, to work 
some Sundays. 

Qualifications &amp; Responsibilities: 
 

 • Degree in Social Work from a recognized university or equivalent. 

 • At least two (2) years’ experience as a case manager 

 • Knowledge of the Criminal Justice System and Ontario Mental Health Act. 

 • Knowledge of case management and social work theories and practice 

 • Knowledge, understanding of mental Health and the Criminal Justice System 

 • Knowledge, understanding and commitment to the Recovery Model/Philosophy 

 • Experience working with transitional aged youth an asset 

 • Knowledge of case management/individual support functions 

 • Clinical knowledge and understanding of the client population 

 • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

 • Excellent assessment skills 

 • Good English language skills (written and verbal); Second language skills are an asset. 

 • Demonstrated excellent documentation and time management skills 

 • Demonstrated understanding of the concepts of a client-centered relationship 

 • Demonstrated ability to work independently, cooperatively and constructively within a multidisciplinary team 
environment 

 • Demonstrated ability and commitment to working within an anti-racism, anti-oppression, resisting anti-Black 
racism frameworks 

 • 
Lived experience of racism including an understanding of the impact of racism and other oppressions on 
health and mental health


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 • Excellent computer skills (e.g., Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook) 

Responsibilities: 

 • Provides intensive case management to individuals experiencing serious mental illness and dealing with 

possible addictions issues, involvement in the legal system and/or homelessness. 

 • Linkage and coordination of services with partner community agencies 

 • Accurate record keeping and timely documentation 

 • Establish appropriate recovery goals in areas such as life skills, independent living, crisis prevention, 

budgeting, community integration, symptom management and employment 

 • Provide interventions such as advocacy, referral to appropriate community resources, counselling, crisis 

intervention, and psychoeducation 

 • Maintain positive relationships with family members/care givers, various community partners/resources and 

court support systems and probation officers 

 • Comply with the agency’s policies and procedures, maintain complete clinical records 

 • Participate as a full member of Across Boundaries team. 

 • Other duties as assigned 

Salary Range: $57,742.36 to $60,107.48 per annum (pro-rated) 

This is a Bargaining Unit Position 

Compensation packages include: 

 • Extensive dental and health care (premiums 100% paid by 
employer) 

 • Life insurance 

 • Employee assistance program 

 • Paid vacation days, mental health days, sick days 


Vaccination Policy: Being vaccinated for Covid 19 is an asset. 

Note: Job posting is open until filled 

Send your applications to: 

Hiring Committee, 

Across Boundaries: An Ethnoracial Mental Health Centre 

51 Clarkson Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, M6E 2T5 Fax: 416-787-0812 
Email: <a href="mailto:careers@acrossboundaries.ca" target="_blank">careers@acrossboundaries.ca</a> 


We encourage applications from individuals who reflect the broad diversity of communities we work with, including 

those from racialized, Bi-Racial and LGBTQ communities. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those 

selected for an interview will be contacted. 

 
Across Boundaries is a recipient of the Silver Certification Mental Health at Work by Excellence Canada 2023 and 

is proudly Accredited with Commendation by Accreditation Canada 2019-2023. 
 

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