STRIDES TORONTO·Toronto, Ontario
Provide therapeutic assessments and counseling to children aged 6-12 and their families to support mental health goals. Collaborate with community partners and maintain detailed clinical records in accordance with organizational and accreditation standards.
Position Type – FT Contract Until August 2027
Hours of Work per week - 35
Salary Range: $72,340 to $83,881 per annum
Union Position - This position is represented by OPSEU local 567.
Strides Toronto Support Services (“Strides Toronto”) Strides Toronto is a multi-service agency supporting infants, children, youth and young adults from birth to age 29, and their families, primarily across east Toronto. We offer community-based, residential and treatment programs—including mental health counselling, autism services, early intervention, day treatment, education, outreach and community support—using a client-centered, evidence-informed approach. Since 2015, Strides Toronto has served as Toronto’s Lead Agency for Infant, Child and Youth Mental Health, partnering with 21 core service providers to provide system leadership, citywide planning, coordinated service delivery and program alignment. Strides Toronto also leads initiatives with broader reach, including Help Ahead [https://helpahead.ca/] and the HOPE Strategy [https://www.hope-strategy.com/] across Toronto and One Stop Talk [https://onestoptalk.ca/]/Parlons Maintenant [https://onestoptalk.ca/fr/] and the Provincial Youth Outreach Worker Program [https://www.ontario.ca/document/2024-2025-mccss-service-objectives-child-welfare-and-protection/2024-2025-services-41] across Ontario.
This is an existing vacancy for a full-time contract Individual and Family Therapist for the Intensive In-Home Treatment (IIHT) program.
The Individual and Family Therapist is responsible for providing a broad range of therapeutic and service co-ordination services to children between the ages of 6-12 and their families in the Scarborough and East York area, in the context of flexible service delivery to reduce barriers to service and accommodate client need.
The Individual and Family Therapist provides family and individual assessments and counseling as well as group services to support children presenting with mental health concerns and their families in reaching their identified treatment goals.
What you will do
Provide therapy and treatment utilizing client-centered, trauma informed, evidence-based interventions to children presenting with mental health concerns and their families in accordance with organizational standards to support symptom reduction and improve children’s mental health.
Consult and collaborate with community partners, agencies and individuals regarding children’s mental health to guide the development and implementation of treatment plans, and to ensure that service including admission/ reason for referral and discharge planning is delivered in a clinically appropriate, coordinated, and timely fashion.
Enters clinical information into organization’s client information system and maintain appropriate, up-to-date clinical reports and recordings in accordance with organizational policy and guidelines, and consistent with recording guidelines from accreditation bodies.
Incorporate and integrate ongoing learning, and evidence-based/ informed practices to enhance quality clinical work. Support learning of new staff and/ or colleagues.
Work in a safe manner and adhere to the established health and safety measures and practices in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and regulations and adheres to organizational policies and procedures.
The “must haves”
The following education, professional memberships and knowledge are a requirement for this role:
Registered member and in good standing with professional college (Ontario College of Social Workers and Social Service Workers, College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario). We are unable to accept applicants in the process of qualifying for their respective college.
Master’s level education (Master of Social Work or equivalent).
One year of related experience post master’s completion.
Awareness of the role of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA) in the workplace and within the community being served by the position.
An understanding of anti-black racism, anti-oppressive/anti-racism perspective in the context of the social determinants of health.
Ability to recognize and identify situations where incidents of imbalance of power and privilege may occur and can result in possible negative impacts.
The ‘nice to haves’
As our work puts us in direct contact with youth and vulnerable persons in our community, with health and safety as a priority, the successful candidate must complete or obtain the following before commencement of their employment:
A Vulnerable Sector police check
A positive police check does not automatically disqualify an applicant for a position with Strides Toronto. The Police Check will be reviewed and evaluated for the purpose of making a decision on suitability for employment in relation to the specific duties and responsibilities of the position being filled.
We provide a flexible hybrid work model with client and agency needs at the centre of consideration
We provide opportunities for growth and professional development.
We are committed to providing an equitable and inclusive environment where our diverse team members and clients can thrive.
We have a collaborative and supportive Senior Management Team.
We set high standards for performance, client outcomes, and implement best practices, which are demonstrated through our accreditation with the Canadian Centre for Accreditation.
Please submit a cover letter and resume outlining your demonstrated education, certification (if applicable), working and related volunteer experience and how you meet specific requirements for this position, and any additional considerations you deem appropriate. The application deadline is July 29, 2026.
Strides Toronto is an equal opportunity employer. We benefit from diversity of lived experiences in the workplace and encourage applications from qualified candidates who reflect the diversity of the communities we serve. Strides Toronto is a participant in the Government of Canada’s 50-30 Challenge, a program which challenges organizations to improve access for women and/or non-binary people and other equity-deserving groups, including those identifying as: racialized, Black, and/or people of colour, people with disabilities (including invisible and episodic disabilities), 2SLGBTQ+ and/or gender and sexually diverse individuals, and Aboriginal and/or Indigenous Peoples to increase the representation and inclusion of diverse groups within their workplace.
In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and Strides Toronto’s own policies, requests for accommodation will be considered throughout the hiring process.
We thank all applicants however, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Requires a Master's degree in Social Work or equivalent and registration in good standing with a professional college (OCSWSSW or CRPO). Candidates must have at least one year of post-master's related experience and a strong understanding of anti-racism and IDEA principles.
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.