Therapist/Social Worker - Youth Mental Health, Substance Use & Addictions Focus

Durham Community Health Centre•Oshawa, ON

14d•CA$33,236 - CA$37,759•Hybrid

About The Position

Durham Community Health Centre (DCHC) is seeking a Mental Health Clinician to join their inter-professional Youth Wellness Hub team. This role involves providing evidence-based, youth-centred psychotherapy and mental health interventions to youth and young adults (ages 12-25) and their families. Services will be delivered both virtually and in-person, utilizing developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and inclusive approaches that consider the social determinants of health. The clinician will collaborate with the Hub team and community partners to ensure integrated care across prevention, early intervention, and ongoing support. Responsibilities also include contributing to program evaluation, quality improvement, and demonstrating leadership aligned with DCHC's vision and mission.

Requirements

Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree with a clinical speciality an asset (e.g., mental health/addictions); or Master of Arts (M.A.) in Clinical and Counselling Psychology or other equivalent Master’s degree.
Member in good standing with OCSWSSW (Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers) or CRPO (College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario).
Minimum of two years of counselling/therapy experience with youth, preferably including substance use interventions.
Demonstrated experience with evidence-informed interventions (e.g., CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, brief interventions).
Knowledge of youth substance use, co-occurring mental health issues, and risk factors.
Understanding of trauma-responsive, culturally safer, anti-oppressive, and developmentally appropriate approaches.
Experience working in inter-professional teams and integrated care models.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, and case management skills.
Familiarity with electronic medical records (EMRs) and data reporting tools.
Valid Ontario driver’s license and access to a vehicle.
Flexibility to work some evenings or weekends as required.
Full vaccination against COVID-19 is mandatory for this position.
Ability to provide services in both virtual and in-person settings.

Nice To Haves

Clinical speciality in mental health/addictions

Responsibilities

Provide client-centered, evidence-informed counselling/intervention addressing youth mental health and substance use needs.
Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and collaborate with youth to develop treatment plans.
Deliver therapeutic interventions, using evidence-based approaches appropriate to developmental stage and presenting needs (e.g., CBT, DBT, motivational interviewing, harm reduction strategies).
Support youth in understanding and managing substance use, co-occurring mental health challenges, and risk factors.
Ensure services are trauma-responsive, culturally safer, and non-stigmatizing.
Work collaboratively with the Hub team and external partners to ensure seamless, integrated care.
Participate in case conferences, team meetings, and multidisciplinary discussions regarding youth care.
Liaise with external community agencies to facilitate referrals, warm transfers, and continuity of care.
Contribute to development and implementation of youth substance use programming and evidence-informed practices.
Participate in data collection, reporting, and evaluation to support quality improvement initiatives.
Engage in professional development and peer supervision, maintaining currency with best practices in youth addictions counselling.
Create a welcoming, safe, and supportive environment for youth.
Empower youth to set goals, make informed decisions, and actively participate in their care.
Provide services in both virtual and in-person settings, adapting interventions to meet youth needs.