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Starling Community Services·Kitchener, Ontario
Community Mental Health Coordinator - 6272H · CA$30 - CA$37/hr
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Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted behavioral health roles in Kitchener, Ontario rates. This role sits in the 58th percentile.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
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.