Reach Out Centre for Kids·Burlington, Ontario
Provide assessment and treatment services to children, youth, and families through individual, family, and group settings. Coordinate cases, advocate for clients, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care.
About YOU You are passionate about enhancing the lives of and relationships of young children (age 8 to 17) and their families.
Driven and dedicated, you view your work as more than just a job, taking personal ownership and responsibility for achieving objectives on time.
Your enthusiasm for helping others and your relentless commitment to making a difference make you a perfect fit for our team.
Your dedication to ongoing professional development makes you excited to be part of an organization that encourages you to grow.
Your desire to work in a supportive and diverse community, coupled with your commitment to high-quality care, ensures that you will excel as a ROCK Therapist.
About ROCK ROCK (Reach Out Centre for Kids) is recognized as the number one non-profit employer of choice, leading the way in providing mental health services to children, youth, and families in the Halton region.
We are an accredited organization with exemplary standings from Accreditation Canada, reflecting our commitment to high-quality care.
Our dynamic and collaborative team is dedicated to achieving our mission and vision, fostering a positive and inclusive environment that mirrors the diversity of the community we serve.
At ROCK, we offer various professional development opportunities, company events, and a supportive culture that encourages innovation and growth.ROCK is site certified in the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT) a developmentally sensitive, neurobiology-informed approach to clinical problem solving.
Our hybrid work model provides flexibility, combining on-site and virtual environments, to best meet the needs of our staff and clients.
Join us in making a meaningful impact in mental health care.
The ROLE As a ROCK Therapist, you will play a crucial role in providing assessment and treatment services to children, youth, and families. Your passion for therapeutic intervention, skills development, and psycho-education will drive your work in individual, family, and group settings. In this permanent full-time role (35 hours per week), you will report to the Clinical Manager and will coordinate cases, advocate for clients, and collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver holistic care. Additionally, you will contribute to program development, supervise students, ensure accurate documentation, and uphold client safety standards.
This is a 12 -18 month contract position to cover an existing vacancy during a maternity leave.
Education A relevant master’s degree from a recognized university. Registration with an accrediting professional body is required (i.e. College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, College of Psychologists of Ontario, or the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario). Certification in Infant Mental Health and/or training in infant and child development is preferred
Experience A minimum of three years clinical experience working with infants, young children and their families Relevant knowledge and skill in the assessment and treatment of children, youth, and families that are encountering mental health issues. practice or training in one or more of the following skill areas: Providing group treatment OR facilitating parent events.
CBT, and/or trauma assessment skills.
Working across the age continuum using clinical frames, such as systemic family therapy, attachment, and developmental lenses.
Proficient in the use of technology as required of the position, including working in a virtual environment with MAC OS operating systems experience preferred.
Current (within three months) criminal reference check with vulnerable sector search.
Strong interpersonal and interviewing skills. Demonstrated ability to apply relevant knowledge and training to the assessment and treatment of children and their families. The ability to speak a second language is highly valued. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
ROCK is committed to fostering a positive and progressive workforce reflecting the community we serve and promoting diversity at all levels in a dynamic and inclusive environment.
We provide equitable treatment and accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and ROCK’s Accommodation Policy.
If you are invited to participate in the interview process and require accommodation for the interview, we ask that you provide your accommodation request as soon as reasonably practicable.
Please be advised that you may be requested to provide verifiable supporting information, such as medical or other documentation depending upon the type of Code-protected accommodation, to Human Resources to ensure that appropriate accommodation is provided to you throughout the hiring process.
ROCK treats all accommodation requests confidentially.
Please note that ROCK positions are currently working in an on-site and virtual hybrid model.
Positions are located in the Halton Region and travel between sites may be required.
Requires a relevant master's degree and registration with an accrediting professional body such as the College of Social Workers or Psychologists. A minimum of three years of clinical experience working with infants, young children, and their families is required.
Market context
In Ontario, behavioral-health roles are typically driven by ongoing need in community, outpatient, and support settings serving people with mental health or substance use challenges. These positions can be competitive because employers often look for experience with diverse populations plus a high school diploma or GED, with a bachelor’s in social work or a related field preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show relevant client-facing experience and readiness to work with varied needs.
