The clinician will conduct psychosocial assessments and provide psychotherapy treatments using culturally adapted CBT and Indigenous approaches. They will also lead relationship-building efforts with Indigenous communities and collaborate with clinical psychologists to support the Indigenous Service Pathway.
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We are hiring a Mental Wellness CBT Clinician!
If you are a collaborative, innovative individual who is interested in helping adults by providing culturally adapted CBT, that is grounded in Indigenous worldview and Indigenous approaches to therapy, then this role is for you! If you are interested in bringing your experience to an innovative, award-winning organization that is continuing to grow and expand and you love to utilize your knowledge, please continue to read further.
Permanent, Full-Time, 35 hours per week, evening hours and weekends may be required.
Health & Dental, Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP). Generous paid time off including vacation, sick days, and personal days.
Reason for Posting: An existing vacancy
Closing Date: September 4, 2026
$74,160 - $89,025 *This represents the first and last step of a seven-step salary band. Candidate experience and internal equity will be considered when determining the starting salary
This Mental Health Wellness CBT Clinician role will be working primarily in the Georgina, Newmarket & Richmond Hill municipalities and will be required to travel within York Region. The home office for team meetings and trainings will be in Vaughan at 8271 KEELE STREET UNIT 2, Vaughan, Ontario.
Conduct psychosocial assessments, based on culturally appropriate adaptations to the Ontario Structured Psychotherapy guidelines
Provide a range of psychotherapy treatments and interventions, using culturally adapted CBT western and Indigenous approaches.
Participate in Clinical Consultation meetings with a consulting Clinical Psychologist.
Lead meaningful relationship building and collaboratively develop processes, and programs with Indigenous communities
Strive for respectful culturally relevant and safe engagement with Indigenous Elders, Traditional Knowledge Keepers, and Indigenous Leaders to inform training, service delivery, policies, and OSP (Ontario Structured Psychotherapy) program offerings.
Attend virtual and in-person meetings to promote the OSP CMHA Indigenous pathway
The duties and responsibilities outlined above are not exhaustive but provide a general overview of the role for job posting purposes. A full job description can be provided to candidates selected for an interview.
Office work and community settings.
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 [AODA@cmha-yr.on.ca].
If you are interested in this opportunity, please visit https://cmha-yr.on.ca/careers/ [https://cmha-yr.on.ca/careers/] and search for Mental Health Wellness CBT Clinician, click on the “Apply Now” button, and proceed to upload your cover letter and resume.
While we thank all candidates for their interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
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.