At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide CBT therapy and support to clients through innovative programs.
- Company: Join CMHA York Region, a leader in community mental health.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and pension plan.
- Other info: Flexible work hours and opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in mental health while growing your career.
- Qualifications: Fluent in French and English with a Master's degree in a related field.
The predicted salary is between 74160 - 74160 $ per year.
We are growing again! One of the fastest growing branches of CMHA, the Canadian Mental Health Association York Region and South Simcoe (CMHA-YRSS) provides 30+ mental health and addiction programs to adults, youth (age 12+), family caregivers, local businesses and community organizations.
Why work for CMHA York Region? We are a team committed to our vision of mental health support for all. We offer an inclusive, innovative and high-performance work culture that helps us deliver transformational impact. The organization cares about the growth, safety and well-being of employees and offers:
- Competitive Total Compensation (including salary, benefits, pension)
- HOOPP (Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan)
- Comprehensive Health Benefits (for contracts 12 months or longer)
- Robust Performance and Career Development Program
- Learning & development opportunities
We are currently hiring a CBT Clinician for our Low Intensity, Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) program! This is an exciting opportunity to join our team of Clinicians, Coaches, and Psychologists delivering the free-to-access OSP program to people across the province.
This is an ideal role for candidates to build their experience and professional development with the national leader in community mental health!
Closing Date: November 2, 2026
1 Permanent position available: Full-time, 35 hours per week, evenings and weekends may be required.
Salary: $74,160 per annum.
Location: The successful candidate will work primarily from our Vaughan Office (8271 Keele St., Unit 2, Concord, ON L4K 1Z1) and may be required to occasionally travel within York Region & South Simcoe for training or meetings.
Program Profile
Ontario Structured Psychotherapy (OSP) is a stepped-care program, which means that clients start treatment that is the best fit for them with the shortest wait. OSP provides access to publicly funded, evidence-based, short-term, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and related approaches to clients with depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions. As clients go through the program, treatment is adjusted based on their progress and other additional needs. Most clients start at the first step, which consists of Low-Intensity treatment offerings.
Job Profile
The CBT Clinician is responsible for a combination of the following functions: administering assessments (intake/triage), providing treatment, and providing interim support to clients. The required functions will be determined by the operational needs of the program. The clinician will provide these functions in alignment with the clinical guidelines of the OSP program. The client population includes those with mild to moderate depression, anxiety, and anxiety-related conditions.
The CBT Clinician will provide Clinician Assisted Bibliotherapy (CAB) treatment, which is provided via telephone. Clinicians hold 30-minute weekly therapy sessions with clients and CBT protocols vary from 6-8 sessions. The CAB Clinician guides individuals through a gold-standard CBT self-help workbook.
Mandatory Minimum Requirements
- Bi-Lingual: Fluent in French and English
- Master’s degree in health, mental health, or social services required
- Member in good standing with one of the following five Colleges regulated to perform the Controlled Act of Psychotherapy in Ontario:
- The Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Services Workers as Social Worker
- The College of Nurses of Ontario
- The College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario
- The College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario
- The College of Psychologists of Ontario
Prior Work Experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in the delivery of individual CBT is preferred; Documented evidence of CBT training with adequate supervision is preferred
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of etiology and treatment of depressive and anxiety disorders as well as CBT and its application in mood and anxiety disorders
- Demonstrated experience and knowledge of the science and practices of psychotherapy including a full range of psychotherapeutic and assessment techniques
- Results-oriented work ethic and ability to work independently and undertake tasks needed to accomplish work objectives and to deliver quality, consistent and timely results
- Strong assessment skills to deliver and interpret symptom and outcome measures
- Proven ability to adapt readily to change
Additional Requirements
- A valid Canadian driver’s license, a minimum $1,000,000 third-party liability insurance
- A satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening (Police Check)
Working Conditions
Office work. Sitting at a desk and communicating over the phone for long periods i.e. a tele-agent environment. Day, evening, and weekend hours are required based on client scheduling needs.
Disclaimer
In keeping with mental health reform, best practices, funding, and direction, this position may later require knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions not noted here.
To request this posting in an alternate format or to request an accommodation in the application process, email AODA@cmha-yr.on.ca.
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