Mental Health Clinician (Eating Disorders Service) (Child/Adolescent)
Top Benefits
About the role
Posting Closes: August 26, 2025 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 (2024).
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. 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 (Eating Disorders Service)
- This is a regular part-time role (21 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) based at 80 Waterloo Ave. Guelph with travel to Waterloo region as needed.
Team oriented and collaborative, you will provide assessment and treatment of eating disorders for children/adolescents and their caregivers. This will include conducting comprehensive assessments within an interdisciplinary team model and providing Family Based Treatment or other evidence-based treatments for eating disorders. This position reports to the Manager, DBT & Eating Disorders Services.
Qualifications:
- Masters level degree in social work, psychology or relevant health or social science field
- Registration with relevant college/registering body
- 3 to 5 years’ experience within the health services sector with in-depth knowledge of complex clinical issues.
- Demonstrated experience working in a clinical capacity with individuals who have eating disorders (preferably within an Eating Disorders Program)
- Knowledge and training of Family Based Treatment (FBT) or willingness to learn
- Experience in providing both individual and group therapy
- Experience managing high risk and crisis situations
- Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to social and cultural diversity
- Highly developed organizational, communication and problem solving skills
- The ability to work collaboratively in a self-directed work team
- Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook and various database software
- Valid driver’s license and own transportation as travel is required
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements.
CLASSIFICATION AND RATE OF PAY: Level 6 (OPSEU) - $36.72 to $44.76 per hour
CMHA WW, as an equal opportunity employer, embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.
Other key search terms: Social Worker, Counsellor, Therapist
Experience
Required
- 1 year(s): Group Facilitation
- 3 year(s): Counselling
- 3 year(s): Mental Health
Education
Required
- Master's degree or better in Social Work or related field
Skills
Required
- Group Facilitation
- Crisis Intervention
- Assessment
About Canadian Mental Health Association
As the most established and extensive community #mentalhealth organization in Canada, the Canadian Mental Health Association promotes mental health for all and supports the resilience and recovery of those experiencing mental illness.
CMHA envisions a Canada where mental health is a universal human right.
En tant qu'organisme communautaire du secteur de la #santémentale le plus vaste et le mieux établi au Canada, l'ACSM fait la promotion de la santé mentale pour tous et toutes et soutient la résilience et le rétablissement des personnes qui ont un trouble mental.
Notre vision est celle d'un Canada où la santé mentale est un droit universel de la personne.
Mental Health Clinician (Eating Disorders Service) (Child/Adolescent)
Top Benefits
About the role
Posting Closes: August 26, 2025 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 (2024).
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. 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 (Eating Disorders Service)
- This is a regular part-time role (21 hours per week Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm) based at 80 Waterloo Ave. Guelph with travel to Waterloo region as needed.
Team oriented and collaborative, you will provide assessment and treatment of eating disorders for children/adolescents and their caregivers. This will include conducting comprehensive assessments within an interdisciplinary team model and providing Family Based Treatment or other evidence-based treatments for eating disorders. This position reports to the Manager, DBT & Eating Disorders Services.
Qualifications:
- Masters level degree in social work, psychology or relevant health or social science field
- Registration with relevant college/registering body
- 3 to 5 years’ experience within the health services sector with in-depth knowledge of complex clinical issues.
- Demonstrated experience working in a clinical capacity with individuals who have eating disorders (preferably within an Eating Disorders Program)
- Knowledge and training of Family Based Treatment (FBT) or willingness to learn
- Experience in providing both individual and group therapy
- Experience managing high risk and crisis situations
- Demonstrated understanding and sensitivity to social and cultural diversity
- Highly developed organizational, communication and problem solving skills
- The ability to work collaboratively in a self-directed work team
- Proficiency with MS Office, Outlook and various database software
- Valid driver’s license and own transportation as travel is required
Qualified applicants are invited to submit a resume and cover letter outlining how your skills, qualifications and experience meet the position requirements.
CLASSIFICATION AND RATE OF PAY: Level 6 (OPSEU) - $36.72 to $44.76 per hour
CMHA WW, as an equal opportunity employer, embraces diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. Our goal is to attract, develop and retain talented employees from diverse backgrounds, allowing us to benefit from a wide variety of experiences and perspectives. We welcome applications from all qualified persons.
Other key search terms: Social Worker, Counsellor, Therapist
Experience
Required
- 1 year(s): Group Facilitation
- 3 year(s): Counselling
- 3 year(s): Mental Health
Education
Required
- Master's degree or better in Social Work or related field
Skills
Required
- Group Facilitation
- Crisis Intervention
- Assessment
About Canadian Mental Health Association
As the most established and extensive community #mentalhealth organization in Canada, the Canadian Mental Health Association promotes mental health for all and supports the resilience and recovery of those experiencing mental illness.
CMHA envisions a Canada where mental health is a universal human right.
En tant qu'organisme communautaire du secteur de la #santémentale le plus vaste et le mieux établi au Canada, l'ACSM fait la promotion de la santé mentale pour tous et toutes et soutient la résilience et le rétablissement des personnes qui ont un trouble mental.
Notre vision est celle d'un Canada où la santé mentale est un droit universel de la personne.