Therapist/Social Worker – Youth Mental Health, Substance Use & Addictions Focus
Quick answer
Durham Community Health Centre is hiring a part-time (0.5 FTE) Therapist/Social Worker for youth mental health and substance use services, with a focus on evidence-based interventions and inter-professional collaboration.
- Role
- Therapist/Social Worker – Youth Mental Health, Substance Use & Addictions Focus
- Organization
- Durham Community Health Centre
- Location
- Oshawa South, Ajax, Durham Region, Ontario, Canada
- Work setup
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Communications & Marketing
The role
The position involves providing evidence-based, youth-centred psychotherapy and mental health interventions to youth and young adults, collaborating with an inter-professional team, and contributing to program evaluation and quality improvement.
What you'll do
- Provide client-centered, evidence-informed counselling/intervention
- Conduct biopsychosocial assessments and collaborate with youth to develop treatment plans
- Deliver therapeutic interventions using evidence-based approaches
- Support youth in understanding and managing substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges
- Ensure services are trauma-responsive, culturally safer, and non-stigmatizing
- Work collaboratively with the Hub team and external partners
What it takes
- Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) degree with a clinical speciality
- Member in good standing with OCSWSSW or CRPO
- Minimum of two years of counselling/therapy experience with youth
- Demonstrated experience with evidence-informed interventions
- Knowledge of youth substance use, co-occurring mental health issues, and risk factors
- Experience working in inter-professional teams and integrated care models
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Group Benefits & HOOPP
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Oshawa South, Ajax, and various agency locations within Durham Region, Ontario, Canada.
What is the compensation range?
The annualized salary range is $33,235.50 - $37,758.50 (prorated based on a 0.5 FTE).
What are the key qualifications?
Key qualifications include a Master's degree in Social Work or equivalent, membership in good standing with OCSWSSW or CRPO, and at least two years of experience in youth counselling/therapy.
How do I apply?
Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applicants are encouraged to provide a valid email address for communication purposes.
Is the job remote?
The job is hybrid, with some evenings and weekends required. Remote work is not specified as an option.
How to apply
Apply directly on Durham Community Health Centre's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
This listing is aggregated from a third-party source and its summary may be auto-generated, so details can be inaccurate or out of date. ForGood is not the employer and is not liable for the content — please verify everything on Durham Community Health Centre's official posting before applying.
More Communications & Marketing roles
Meet people in Communications & Marketing
Upcoming conferences and workshops where people doing this kind of work get together.