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Community Mental Health Coordinator - 6272H

Starling Community Services·Kitchener, Ontario

CA$30 - CA$37/hrFull TimeOn Site2-5 yrsPosted 3 days ago
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Community Mental Health Coordinator - 6272H · CA$30 - CA$37/hr

How this role compares

Computed from live listings

  • +8% vs. median posted rate for behavioral health roles in Kitchener, Ontario (CA$27.86/hr)
  • 16 similar openings in the Kitchener area · median CA$27.86/hr
CA$21.25/hr · p10p90 · CA$170/hr
this role: CA$30.11/hrmedian CA$27.86/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted behavioral health roles in Kitchener, Ontario rates. This role sits in the 58th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 8% above the Kitchener, Ontario median for behavioral health roles.

The coordinator provides service coordination, brief treatment interventions, and advocacy for children and youth experiencing mental health difficulties. They are also responsible for assessment, treatment planning, and maintaining accurate documentation while working from an anti-oppressive perspective.

Join Our Team Imagine being part of an organization that adds value to our community, cares about its staff, and creates a supportive workplace environment. Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood) is a progressive, not-for-profit health and social service organization that strengthens people's lives by providing mental health, employment, and housing services to more than 22,586 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.

We need great people like you to help us realize our mission and support communities where everyone experiences mental wellness, opportunities for employment, a place to call home, and a sense of belonging.

One full-time contract Community Mental Health Coordinator position available, starting on September 28, 2026, and ending on May 29, 2027, working 37.5 hours per week.

What’s In It for You? • Job Band H (hourly wages)

Min - $30.11, Mid - $32.69, Max - $37.06.

A positive work culture, inclusive workplace policies, and employee wellness initiatives.

Eligible to join the HOOPP defined pension plan on a voluntary basis.

Access to our Employee and Family Assistance Program which provides free and confidential counselling, resources and services.

3 Weeks paid vacation (accumulated bi-weekly).

15 hours of personal time per year.

Paid sick time (pro-rated to start date and hours for position; accumulated monthly) to a maximum of 300 hours.

11 paid holiday benefits per year plus a floater day.

Discounted GRT passes through membership with Travel Wise.

Employee Referral Incentive Program.

Professional development and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Staff appreciation events.

Your Role

In this role, you will be responsible for

Provides service coordination, brief treatment interventions, advocacy and linkage to community services for children and youth experiencing mental health difficulties.

Assessment and treatment planning.

Family engagement and brief intervention skills.

Service coordination and system navigation.

Advocacy and collaboration.

Documentation and case management.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a relevant degree in psychology, social work, or a related discipline combined with three to five years of experience in children's mental health. A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle are required for this role.

  • bachelor degree
  • Collaboration
  • Documentation
  • Advocacy
  • Assessment
  • Multi-tasking
  • Decision-making
  • Communication skills
  • Case management
  • Treatment planning
  • Service coordination
  • System navigation
  • Family engagement
  • Anti-racist practice
  • Anti-oppressive practice
  • Brief treatment interventions

Benefits

  • Paid vacation
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee and family assistance program
  • Paid sick time
  • Professional development
  • Personal time
  • Staff appreciation events
  • Employee referral incentive program
  • Defined pension plan
  • Discounted transit passes
  • Paid holiday benefits

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
CA$30 - CA$37/hr
Location
Kitchener, Ontario
Posted
Aug 28, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Starling Community Services

Starling Community Services (formerly Lutherwood) is a progressive, not-for-profit that annually provides children's mental health, employment, and housing services to more than 16,000 people with diverse identities within Waterloo Region and Wellington County. Social Media...

IndustryCommunity Services
TypeNonprofit
Size201-500 employees
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Works intentionally from an anti-racist, anti-oppressive perspective to further create a sense of belonging at the Agency.

The above tasks are representative but not all-inclusive

Your Talents and Experience

  • A relevant degree in psychology, social work, related discipline or equivalent education combined with extensive relevant work experience.
  • Minimum of three to five years of experience working in Children’s Mental Health.
  • Experience working with families with complex needs.
  • Extensive knowledge of community resources and local mental health, educational, housing, child protection, and youth justice systems and services.
  • Must have a solid knowledge base in children’s mental health and can remain current regarding evidence based or evidence informed practices.
  • Highly developed professional, verbal and written skills, with a demonstrated ability to deal with a diverse range of people.
  • Demonstrated ability to work autonomously with strong decision-making capabilities.
  • Exceptional organizational skills and the capability of multi-tasking to meet various timelines are essential.
  • Available to work flexible hours to meet client needs, as required.
  • Proven ability to work in collaboration with other service providers.
  • A valid driver’s license and a reliable vehicle are required.

If you are community-focused and share our values and commitment to equity, we want you to grow with us. Please submit your application in confidence, no later than 4 pm on September 11, 2026.

  • We recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job.
  • If you don't have every single requirement and the exact level of experience listed in our description, but the skills and experience needed for the role still resonate with you, please consider applying.
  • Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to innovation and quality; therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply to our positions.
  • Please let us know if you require any support submitting your application or during the interview process by contacting Human Resources at hr@starlingcs.ca or by calling 519-707-1958 ext.
  • 1247.

Our Commitment to Equity

To better serve the diversity of our community, the agency is dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for both clients and staff, with particular attention to supporting BIPOC communities, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and other historically marginalized and underrepresented groups. We understand that addressing systemic inequities is crucial to fulfilling our mission and promoting the well-being of the communities we serve.

Our equity strategy is guided by core principles that emphasize celebrating diversity, building strong partnerships, prioritizing client service, and recognizing equity is a shared responsibility.

Market context

Behavioral health roles remain in steady demand

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.

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